Thursday, March 28, 2013
Maundy Thursday with U2
U2, “Until the end of the world,” off Achtung Baby album.
“The lyric was written very quickly in Wexford in my father-in-law’s house. I woke up one morning and it was in my head, a conversation between Jesus and Judas.” – Bono , U2 by U2
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A verse about the Last Supper, a verse about the Garden of Gethsemane, a verse about the crucifixion. Looking at Jesus from Judas perspective, picking up on the Messianic end of times notes from Jesus Jerusalem speeches. And ending with a very broad understanding of the inclusivity of the Final resurrection.
Last time we met was a low-lit room
We were as close together as a bride and groom
We ate the food, we drank the wine
– 1st verse, Until the end of the world
In the garden I was playing the tart
I kissed your lips and broke your heart
– 2nd verse, Until the end of the world
I reached out for the one I tried to destroy
You…you said you’d wait
’til the end of the world
– 3rd verse Until the end of the world
For entire U2 at Easter catalogue keep coming back over next few days of Easter. For more of my U2 and theology reflections check the backcatalogue. For another popular culture take on Easter, see my Holy week at the movies.
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