I always interpreted this song to be about the relationship of an artist to their own creativity, imagination, ingenuity, etc... the prices it exacts for the ability to create amazing things. i thought the music video was so fitting to the song -- the use of seemingly primitive film techniques and the like. sure, Bono in a Joker-like getup WAS a little disturbing, i grant that, i still thought it captured the song very very well. the dreamlike quality of the tune also adds to the meaning, i think... as if groping for inspiration.
I always interpreted this song to be about the relationship of an artist to their own creativity, imagination, ingenuity, etc... the prices it exacts for the ability to create amazing things. i thought the music video was so fitting to the song -- the use of seemingly primitive film techniques and the like. sure, Bono in a Joker-like getup WAS a little disturbing, i grant that, i still thought it captured the song very very well. the dreamlike quality of the tune also adds to the meaning, i think... as if groping for inspiration.
well, that's what i got out of it, anyway :)