Where The Streets Have No Name
U2 · The Joshua Tree
I want to hide
I want to tear down the walls
That hold me inside
I want to reach out
And touch the flame
Where the streets have no name
I want to feel sunlight on my face
I see the dust cloud disappear
Without a trace
I want to take shelter from the poison rain
Where the streets have no name
Where the streets have no name
Where the streets have no name
We're still building
Then burning down love
Burning down love
And when I go there
I go there with you
It's all I can do
The city's aflood
And our love turns to rust
We're beaten and blown by the wind
Trampled in dust
I'll show you a place
High on a desert plain
Where the streets have no name
Where the streets have no name
Where the streets have no name
We're still building
Then burning down love
Burning down love
And when I go there
I go there with you
It's all I can do
Our love turns to rust
We're beaten and blown by the wind
Blown by the wind
Oh, and I see love
See our love turn to rust
We're beaten and blown by the wind
Blown by the wind
Oh, when I go there
I go there with you
It's all I can do
Where The Streets Have No Name
Opening U2's landmark 1987 album The Joshua Tree, Where The Streets Have No Name stands as one of the band's most ambitious and enduring anthems. The track showcases the group's signature blend of soaring rock and spiritual yearning, driven by The Edge's distinctive, shimmering guitar work and Bono's impassioned vocals. Recorded during a period of intense creative exploration, the song captures the band's transition into global superstardom with its expansive sound and emotional depth. It remains a defining moment in their discography, reflecting themes of hope and transcendence that resonate across generations. As a centerpiece of The Joshua Tree, the recording exemplifies the power of the album's production and the band's ability to craft timeless, stadium-filling music that continues to influence rock artists worldwide.