new years day 2008

this is about as much a cliche as is auld lang syne
but at least for me it is a lot more relevant and memorable
this from the u2 - the band i took an instant affection to
in 1981 with the release of their excellent debut album titled boy
followed shortly after with the brilliant album titled october
musically i don't think they ever got better than that
world opinion, fame, record sales would suggest otherwise
they have always been a phenomenal act live
and this tune seems to be a staple of their live act
just as much as it is a staple of my every new year's day
can't help but have it planted in my head
with lyrics that always have current significance
the embedded video is the original video for the song
the band performing in the snow in poland
showing all the potential and individuality
they delivered in spades in years to follow
happy new year to all



all is quiet on new year's day
a world in white gets underway
and i want to be with you
be with you night and day
nothing changes on new year's day

i will be with you again
i will be with you again

under a blood-red sky
a crowd has gathered in black and white
arms entwined, the chosen few,
the newspapers say, say, say it's true
and we can break through,
though torn in two, we can be one

i will begin again, i will begin again
oh and maybe the time is right
oh maybe tonight

i will be with you again
i will be with you again

and so we are told this is the golden age
and gold is the reason for the wars we wage
though I want to be with you
be with you night and day
nothing changes on new year's day