Magnificent!

U2 released the newest video from their newest album "No Line On The Horizon." The song is "Magnificent." I've posted the lyrics below. To see the video, just click on the post title for a link.

Bono is known for infusing Christ and God in his lyrics. If you've ever wondered who he is singing to and about, just read the lyrics. It's pretty evident.

I've added a little biblical commentary to the lyrics as a guide.

Enjoy!

- Dennis

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MAGNIFICENT - Lyrics by Bono/Music by U2

Magnificent
Magnificent

I was born
I was born to be with you
In this space and time
After that and ever after I haven't had a clue
Only to break rhyme
This foolishness can leave a heart black and blue

Only love, only love can leave such a mark
But only love, only love can heal such a scar

I was born
I was born to sing for you
I didn’t have a choice but to lift you up
And sing whatever song you wanted me to
I give you back my voice
From the womb my first cry, it was a joyful noise…

(The phrase "joyful noise" is found in many hymns, songs, prayers in the bible. It is a form of praise to God. The phrase is most present in Psalms: "Make a joyful noise unto God, all the earth" - Psalm 66:1 "Sing aloud unto God our strength: make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob" - Psalm 81:1. "O come, let us sing unto God: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before God's presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto God with psalms" - Psalm 95:1-2)

Only love, only love can leave such a mark
But only love, only love can heal such a scar

Justified till we die, you and I will magnify
Magnificent
Magnificent

Only love, only love can leave such a mark
But only love, only love unites our hearts

Justified till we die, you and I will magnify
Magnificent
Magnificent
Magnificent

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God has a special ministry for Bono (and the boys) and he's not ashamed to shout it from the rooftops!