U2 - Kite Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the lyrics for the song 'Kite' by U2?

   The lyrics for 'Kite' were written by the members of U2: Adam Clayton, Dave Evans (The Edge), Larry Mullen, and Paul Hewson (Bono).

2. What inspired Bono to write the song 'Kite'?

   Bono was inspired to write 'Kite' after a kite-flying outing with his daughters Jordan and Eve went awry. This experience reminded him of a similar outing with his own father, Bob Hewson. The song also touches on Bono's reflections on mortality and his father, who was dying of cancer at the time.

3. What is the noteworthy musical element in 'Kite'?

   A distinctive musical element in 'Kite' is the high note Bono hits while singing 'I'm a man, I'm not a child,' which surprised everyone in the studio. The song also features a guitar solo by The Edge, played on his 1964 Gretsch Country Gentleman and enhanced with an Ampeg Scrambler distortion pedal and a Vox AC30 amplifier.

4. Has 'Kite' been performed live by U2?

   'Kite' has been performed live multiple times. It was notably played during the Elevation Tour in 2001, including a memorable rendition at Slane Castle after Bono's father passed away. It later closed concerts on the Australian leg of the Vertigo Tour in 2006.

5. Who helped Bono write the lyrics for 'Kite'?

   The Edge assisted Bono in writing the lyrics for 'Kite'. The Edge felt the lyrics were about Bono's emotionally-reserved father, even though Bono initially believed they were about his daughters.

6. Which producers worked on the song 'Kite'?

   The producers who worked on 'Kite' were Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois. They contributed to the song's composition during jam sessions at Hanover Quay Studios with U2.