Band: U2
Song: Kite
Album: All That You Can't Leave Behind
Intro: E A x2
E A E A E
Something is about to give, I can feel it coming
A E
I think I know what it is.
A E A E
I'm not afraid to die, I'm not afraid to live
A E A E
And when I'm flat on my back, I hope to feel like I did.
A C#m
And hardness, it sets in, you need some protection
A
The thinner the skin.
E A C#m A
I want you to know, that you don't need me anymore
E A C#m A
I want you to know, you don't need anyone, or anything at all.
E
Who's to say where the wind will take you
B
Who's to say what it is will break you
A
Well, I don't know, which way the wind will blow.
E
Who's to know when the time is come around
B A
Don't want to see your cry, I know that this is not goodbye.
Break: E A x4
E A
In the summer I can taste the salt of the sea
E A
There's a kite blowing out of control on the breeze
E A
I wonder what's gonna happen to you
E
You wonder what has happened to me.
Solo: A A C#m A
E B A
I'm a man, I'm not a child.
E B A
I'm a man, who sees the shadow behind your eyes
E
Who's to say where the wind will take you
B
Who's to say what it is will break you
A
I don't know, where the wind will blow.
E
Who's to know when the time has come around
B A
Don't want to see your cry, I know that this is not goodbye.
Break: E A X2
E
Did I waste it?
A E
Not so much i couldn't taste it
A E
life should be fragrant
A E
rooftop to the basement
A E
the last of the rockstars
A E
when hip hop turned the beat cars
A E
in the time when new media
A E
who's the big idea
A E
that was the big idea
Outro: A E A
End on E
Such a beautiful song!!!Hope it's right!
Tab Discussion, Comments, and Critiques
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Max Average |
#1 by Max Benton at Oct 3, 2007 at 2:13 AM EST |
| I am rarely convinced by lyrics. For one reason or another, lyrics never seem to make sense or even give a central idea. Also, lyrics are WAYYY too associated with love/sex/m-f relationships, which in my opinion, do not deserve the title of 'love.' This song deals with a truer, more powerful bond between parents and their children. I just want to tear up all the comments about how this song is about a man and a woman, cause they do not even deserve to take space here!!!! (jk) This song is so unique, in that it's so powerful and not overly glorious at the same time. This song is basically, as everyone slowlys says, a message from parents to growing (grown) up children. In a metaphoric sense, it's like when someone plays with a kite and feels like its just time to let go and let the kite soar away. Going in a little more in detail, the song is a muse about someone passing on experience to their children. In other words, it was like when my dad warned me about how cold the real world is, and that to survive, we need both mental and physically 'think skin.' I must mention this song is so wise: it summarizes a beautiful attitude towards human death! I am always so godamn pissed when I hear people moan about death and all the time they have left to live. This song describes death so casually, so indirectly, that it is perfectly fine to die. The only concern of death is the well-being of children, and that's the exact point of the song! why cry when the song is one to celebrate? just understand it correctly! (ok i admit, the song is moving) I was not much of a fan of U2, but this song completely changes my opinion. it also shows that rockstars DO think about their parents! si tienes tiempo, check out my comment on interpol's 'hands away' | |
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Wacko Average |
#2 by Wacko Jacko at Oct 6, 2007 at 8:40 AM EST |
| This song is one of those that's meant to have a different meaning to everyone. Bono is particularly fond of writing songs that the fans can make their own. This song was written before the death of Bono's father Bob Hewson, but perhaps Bono wrote this when he began to "feel it coming"...an intuition that often occurs when it comes to the well-being of loved one. Either way, regardless of who it was written for or why, it's clearly a song about knowing when and how to let go of someone. Not only that, it's about preparing yourself and the people you love for death. It's a beautiful song that makes death seem less ominous and more of a beautiful transition. He's saying that the hardest thing about death is having to depart from the people who need you, so it's about teaching those you love that it's ok to move on after you've passed away, that it's good and healthy to keep going, that nothing is ever a final goodbye. Truly U2 at their finest here... | |
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Zach Wanna Be |
#3 by Zach Pain at Oct 7, 2007 at 6:10 PM EST |
| On the Elevation dvd Bono looks so sad and helpless I get the urge to hug him through the television screen! Later on he looks at Adam and he gives this really friendly encouraging look back, very sweet. Before the last verse Bono turns round and looks at Larry and when he turns back he's nodding. I always like to think he signaling that he's able to do the last verse solo, which is very brave. I like this song so much because it shows us the emotions behind the song so well. The hurt of loosing someone you loved, the strength of going on and the love we need to be able to do that. I keep writing: 'This song is one of my favorites', but that would give me a lot of favorite songs! I think it just shows how much I love U2. | |
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skater-boy Rhythm Player |
#4 by skater-boy at Oct 9, 2007 at 7:26 AM EST |
| this is the first song ever that made me cry, the first time i heard it was three years ago and then i listen to other 'all that you can't leave behind' songs, which made me cry too. that's why i love u2... | |
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IvZ Average |
#5 by IvZ at Oct 10, 2007 at 9:26 AM EST |
| This song is so sad :( There's several different meanings for this tune. All of them involve some sort of loss in thier life. A type of grief. It could be a parent, friend, family member, or even a break up....I'm now beginning to tear up as I read these lyrics again...thinking about something I just went through. Man...their lyrics are so powerful...one of my fave U2 tunes. | |
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Randy Wanna Be |
#6 by Randy Burden at Oct 12, 2007 at 2:01 AM EST |
| Bono's father, Bob, was laying in the hospital dying. Bono knew he was going to lose him soon, and this song, "Kite," was written for Bob. It was about having let go of someone you really love. In this case, Bono letting go of his Dad. | |
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brennan Average |
#7 by brennan collins at Oct 16, 2007 at 3:59 PM EST |
| i think it's like loosing someone that you really care about... or something along that line. | |
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Daniel Average |
#8 by Daniel Gordon at Oct 18, 2007 at 2:47 PM EST |
| I will always love this song. It was the first song I listened to when my grandfather passed away. the chours makes me cry. | |
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Matthew Average |
#9 by Matthew Spencer at Oct 19, 2007 at 2:25 PM EST |
| This is a song about losing someone who you care for deeply. "Who's to say where the wind will take you?" reminds me of a spirit going up to Heaven, yet the person who has lost someone is saying 'but I can't follow you there, it's a road I cannot take'. A beautiful song. | |
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