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| "I Threw a Brick Through a Window" | |
|---|---|
| Song by U2 | |
| from the album October | |
| Released | 12 October 1981 |
| Genre | Rock |
| Length | 4:54 |
| Label | Island |
| Songwriter(s) | U2 |
"I Threw a Brick Through a Window" is a song by the Irish rock band U2 from their second album October.
Composition
[edit]The song's chord structure switches between the chords E7sus4 and A/E.[1]
Background
[edit]U2 frontman Bono stated one time he threw a carving knife at his brother Norman Hewson.[2] But he missed, which gave him the idea to write the song off the incident.[3]
Lyrics
[edit]The song's lyrics talk about not liking yourself, as you’re seeing yourself in a reflection while you want to break the reflection.[4]
Reception
[edit]Author Niall Stokes thought it would have fit perfectly on Boy.[5]
Personnel
[edit]As per the October booklet.[6]
- Bono – vocals
- The Edge – guitar
- Adam Clayton – bass guitar
- Larry Mullen Jr. – drums
References
[edit]- ^ Rooksby, Rikky (2010-11-01). Riffs: How to Create and Play Great Guitar Riffs Revised and Updated Edition. Backbeat Books. p. 93. ISBN 978-1-4768-5547-9.
- ^ Luerssen, John D. (2010). U2 FAQ: Anything You'd Ever Want to Know about the Biggest Band in the World-- and More!. Backbeat Books. p. 137. ISBN 978-0-87930-997-8.
- ^ Kootnikoff, David (2009-12-30). U2: A Musical Biography. Bloomsbury Publishing USA. ISBN 979-8-216-15866-0.
- ^ U2; McCormick, Neil (2009-12-01). U2 by U2. HarperCollins. p. 116. ISBN 978-0-06-190385-4.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Stokes, Niall (2009). U2: The Stories Behind Every U2 Song. MJF Books. p. 25. ISBN 978-1-60671-202-3. Retrieved 2024-08-09 – via Google Books.
- ^ October (CD booklet). U2. Island Records. 1981.