It's A Beautiful Day
U2 · Other Songs - U2
Shoots up through stony ground
But there's no room
No space to rent in this town
You're out of luck
And the reason that you had to care
The traffic is stuck
And you're not moving anywhere
You thought youâ#128##153#d found a friend
To take you out of this place
Someone you could lend
A hand in return for grace
It's a beautiful day, the sky falls
And you feel like it's a beautiful day
Itâ#128##153#s a beautiful day
Donâ#128##153#t let it get away
Youâ#128##153#re on the road
But youâ#128##153#ve got no destination
Youâ#128##153#re in the mud
In the maze of her imagination
You love this town
Even if that doesnâ#128##153#t ring true
Youâ#128##153#ve been all over
And itâ#128##153#s been all over you
It's a beautiful day
Donâ#128##153#t let it get away
It's a beautiful day
Touch me
Take me to that other place
Teach me love
I know Iâ#128##153#m not a hopeless case
See the world in green and blue
See China right in front of you
See the canyons broken by cloud
See the tuna fleets clearing the sea out
See the Bedouin fires at night
See the oil fields at first light
See the bird with a leaf in her mouth
After the flood all the colors came out
It was a beautiful day
Don't let it get away
A beautiful day
Touch me
Take me to that other place
Reach me
I know I'm not a hopeless case
What you donâ#128##153#t have
You donâ#128##153#t need it now
What you donâ#128##153#t know
You can feel it somehow
What you donâ#128##153#t have
You donâ#128##153#t need it now
You donâ#128##153#t need it now
It was a beautiful day
It's A Beautiful Day
Released by U2 in 1983, 'It's A Beautiful Day' stands as a defining track from the band's early era, capturing the raw energy and melodic sensibilities that would characterize their subsequent work. The song features the distinctive guitar-driven sound of The Edge, blending folk-rock influences with the emerging new wave aesthetic that defined the early 1980s Irish rock scene. While often associated with the band's breakthrough period, it predates their major commercial success, showcasing their ability to craft anthemic pop-rock songs that resonated deeply with audiences. The recording reflects the collaborative spirit of U2's early lineup, establishing the harmonic structures and lyrical themes of optimism and connection that became hallmarks of their discography. Its enduring appeal lies in its simple yet powerful composition, which continues to be celebrated as a classic example of the band's early songwriting prowess.