I Threw A Brick Through A Window

U2 · October

I was talking
I was talking to myself
Somebody else
Talk talk talking
I couldn't hear a word
A word you said

He was my brother
I said there was no other
Way out of here
Be my brother
Gotta get out
Gotta get out

I was walking
I was walking into walls
I'm back again
I just keep walking
I walk into a window
To see myself
And my reflection
When I thought about it
My direction
Going nowhere
Going nowhere

No one...no one is blinder
Than he who will not see
No one...no one is blinder
Than me

I was talking
I was talking in my sleep
I can't stop talking
I'm talking to you
It's up to you

Be my brother
There is another way out of here
In my brother
Gotta get out
Gotta get out
Gotta get out of here

I Threw A Brick Through A Window

I Threw A Brick Through A Window stands as a defining track from U2's 1981 debut album, October. The song captures the band's early post-punk energy, characterized by Bono's impassioned vocals and the group's signature atmospheric guitar work. Released during a period of intense artistic exploration, the recording reflects the band's transition from local Dublin acts to a group with a distinct global sound. The title references a moment of frustration and realization, themes that permeate the album's introspective tone. As part of their foundational discography, the track showcases the raw emotional intensity that would later define their major commercial successes. It remains a staple of their early catalogue, illustrating the band's commitment to blending spiritual yearning with rock instrumentation before they achieved worldwide superstardom.