2.3.2 What's the story behind "Where the Streets Have No Name"? (U2)
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This article is from the U2 FAQ, by Maryann Stump stumpm@juno.com with numerous contributions by others.
2.3.2 What's the story behind "Where the Streets Have No Name"? (U2)
[SW] Back during the time of the whole Ethiopia starvation crisis, Bono
and his wife Ali did a 6 week deal over
there as volunteer relief workers or something of the such. The tent
cities that were set up for the people were
just lined up in rows, and that was how these people lived, hence there
were streets without names. 'high on a
desert plain' would be referring to Ethiopia, as well as the mentions of
being 'blown by the wind' and 'trampled
in dust', as it was a drought and I'd imagine, awfully dusty. Also, I
would assume that 'and when I go there, I go
there with you...' would be referring to Ali. IMO, the beginning lines
are written in frustration at the misery and
hopelessness of the situation and his inability to make very much of a
difference.
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