"Always saw this as a song about alcoholism; how the narrator's father was an alcoholic, and he's suffering from it as well...that's just me, though." (view)

"Seems to be a song attacking religion to me...quickly became one of my favorite Cure tunes when I first heard it on the album." (view)

"Think this is a great song... Don't know if it is connected, but there is a famous Irish novel, Ulysses by James Joyce, which I believe is about 1 day in the life of the named character Ulysses, the day being 16th June 1904. Also 16th June is my birthday, but don't..." (view)

"Personally, this song to me is about the current state of global politics, as well as sticking to your guns and being happy. Make sense?" (view)

"According to Bono himself, this song was written for and about the Fordham University campus, particularly Friday nights at Fordham. Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKARCd_llO4" (view)

"I read that Bono was inspired to write the lyrics after flying kites with his children, hence the title. However, since I over-analyze just about everything, I think it's about realizing that, sooner or later, someone (possibly your children) will no longer need you. As well, I believe Bono's comparing..." (view)

"I'm an Atheist (raised Catholic) and as far as I know and have read, Bono doesn't consider himself to be any "exact faith", so to speak. Though I'm guessing his religious beliefs come from being raised Catholic and his stint as a Born Again during the October days...." (view)

"The line, "God is Love, and Love is Evolution's very best day." has bothered me ever since it first hit my ears because I never thought that Bono would be one of those creationist people that truly believes that God is all there is...that science and evolution is false. He..." (view)

"How I HATE the spiritual FALSENESS of this song, and the "Do what I, Bono say instead of what God Almighty commands" mire. And again, FALSE religionist and other REBEL-AGAINST-GOD Bono/U2 IDOLATERS are lapping-it-up and praising it, like yummy tainted dog food.... ...Or CEREAL Oh look! New U2 BRAND "SPIRITUAL" CEREALS !!! Yeah!!! This..." (view)

"As a bipolar sufferer (bipolar II, to be exact), I can say that -- to me, anyway -- this song is definitely about bipolar disorder." (view)