This song is about Bono's search for "something" (personally I think something to make him feel fulfilled) and more broadly, the human experience of wanting more. In the verses, he describes all the ways he's looked for that "something" and avenues he's tried to find it, but consistently returns to the chorus where he feels that none of them have given him "what he's looking for". The "you" he talks about is the intangible, indescribable "something". The rhythm section really does a great job and moving the song along and making it feel like the struggle and search in constant in his life.
In the music video the band is mingling with the crowd and eventually they all end up together, singing the chorus. A little more breakdown below:
Verse 1 - He's experienced nature and traveled the world
But he still hasn't found what he's looking for....
Verse 2 - He's looked for it through relationships, and even experienced some profound healing and connections. He's tried to be an angel at times, and even ended up playing the devil when he needed to. Complete opposite ends of the spectrum.
But he still hasn't found what he's looking for....
Verse 3 - He's a true believer in religion and has a sincere meaningful relationship with his faith.
But he still hasn't found what he's looking for....
But we still haven't found what we're looking for...
This song is about Bono's search for "something" (personally I think something to make him feel fulfilled) and more broadly, the human experience of wanting more. In the verses, he describes all the ways he's looked for that "something" and avenues he's tried to find it, but consistently returns to the chorus where he feels that none of them have given him "what he's looking for". The "you" he talks about is the intangible, indescribable "something". The rhythm section really does a great job and moving the song along and making it feel like the struggle and search in constant in his life.
In the music video the band is mingling with the crowd and eventually they all end up together, singing the chorus. A little more breakdown below:
Verse 1 - He's experienced nature and traveled the world But he still hasn't found what he's looking for....
Verse 2 - He's looked for it through relationships, and even experienced some profound healing and connections. He's tried to be an angel at times, and even ended up playing the devil when he needed to. Complete opposite ends of the spectrum. But he still hasn't found what he's looking for....
Verse 3 - He's a true believer in religion and has a sincere meaningful relationship with his faith. But he still hasn't found what he's looking for.... But we still haven't found what we're looking for...