Seconds
U2 · War
It takes a second to say goodbye,
Say goodbye.
It takes a second to say goodbye,
Say goodbye, say bye bye where are you
going to now?
Fall, rise and . . . Fall, rise and . .
Lightning flashes across the sky,
From east to west you do or die.
Like a thief in the night,
You see the world by candlelight.
Fall, rise and . . . Fall, rise and . .
In an apartment on Times Square,
You can assemble them anywhere.
Held to ransom, hell to pay,
A revolution everyday.
USSR, GDR, London, New York, Peking.
It's the puppets, It's the puppets who
pull the strings.
Say goodbye, say goodbye.
It takes a second to say goodbye,
Push the button and pull the plug,
say goodbye.
Fall, rise and . . . Fall, rise and . .
They're doing the atomic bomb,
Do they know where the dance
comes from?
Yes they're doing the atomic bomb,
They want you to sing along.
Say goodbye, say goodbye.
Say goodbye.
It takes a second to say goodbye,
Say goodbye, say bye bye where are you
going to now?
Fall, rise and . . . Fall, rise and . .
Lightning flashes across the sky,
From east to west you do or die.
Like a thief in the night,
You see the world by candlelight.
Fall, rise and . . . Fall, rise and . .
In an apartment on Times Square,
You can assemble them anywhere.
Held to ransom, hell to pay,
A revolution everyday.
USSR, GDR, London, New York, Peking.
It's the puppets, It's the puppets who
pull the strings.
Say goodbye, say goodbye.
It takes a second to say goodbye,
Push the button and pull the plug,
say goodbye.
Fall, rise and . . . Fall, rise and . .
They're doing the atomic bomb,
Do they know where the dance
comes from?
Yes they're doing the atomic bomb,
They want you to sing along.
Say goodbye, say goodbye.
Seconds - U2
Released on the 1993 album War, 'Seconds' stands as a defining track in U2's evolution from post-punk revival to expansive rock. The song features the band's signature layered vocals and driving guitar work, capturing the emotional intensity of the era while showcasing their growing ability to blend anthemic choruses with introspective lyrics. As a staple of their live performances, the recording exemplifies the band's commitment to dynamic soundscapes and emotional depth, cementing their status as global icons. Its enduring popularity reflects the song's ability to resonate across generations, serving as a pivotal moment in their discography that bridges their earlier experimental phases with the polished sound of Achtung Baby.