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“Bad”, like many of U2’s songs, was born of an improvised guitar riff during a loose jam session at Slane Castle, Ireland. A testament to the influence of producers Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois, The Edge’s characteristic minimalist guitar sound is accompanied by atmospheric, ambient echo effects.

Bono’s vague lyrics have led to many fan interpretations of the song’s meaning, but Bono frequently told the story behind the song in concert: the song is about heroin—specifically, about a friend of Bono’s “who was given on his 21st birthday enough heroin into his bloodstream to kill him. “

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xtwntraphq wrote:
last month

I just simply love this tune! Hit's home and will always stay with me.

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ArcieG wrote:
December 2011

One of their best. Definitely in my U2 top ten

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jammyofstafford wrote:
December 2011

The original version off The Unforgettable Fire and so different to the live version off Wide Awake In America,I love them both.

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silvasonicsurfa wrote:
November 2011

...short version, but great, great tune.......remember this as a highlight of many a concert, most notably Live Aid........

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FoolmeThrice wrote:
November 2011

maybe my favorite u2 song

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macychick wrote:
November 2011

I have no idea why this song is called "Bad." The word "bad" never appears in the song, and it's not bad at all- it's quite good! In fact, I'd go so far as to say it's awesome!

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fenderfabulous wrote:
November 2011

Album version ends too soon, I like the live versions where they add parts from other songs.

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DavosRancheros wrote:
October 2011

Memories from high school flooding back....love this song.

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okbeijos wrote:
September 2011

oh man, this one is really special

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nuda_zabija wrote:
September 2011

<3

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theblackjay wrote:
August 2011

Saw them a few weeks ago here in Pittsburgh and the guys did a quick huddle after their would be last two songs (With or Without You and Moment of Surrender) and they came back and played this to close the night. Best ending to any concert I think I might have ever seen.

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riverliffey wrote:
July 2011

Go on, try to sing this. Try!

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PplTookMyName wrote:
July 2011

One of my favorite U2 songs (2)

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Martinski43 wrote:
July 2011

Simply put on of the best songs ever...in the world... or the universe.

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mdr9inchnails wrote:
June 2011

One of my favorite U2 songs, soooooooooooooo good

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felipecgo wrote:
June 2011

just too good

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sars_K-PAX wrote:
June 2011

probably this is song of my life

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TheMusicalVito wrote:
May 2011

Many favorite songs do not deserve to be famous. This one does, and is the archetype for all well-known songs.

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KConn3711 wrote:
March 2011

A masterpiece of the highest order ... TRUE ART

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TheMusicalVito wrote:
March 2011

I can't get over its splendor.

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