The Little Things That Give You Away
by U2

Album: Songs of Experience (2017)
Play Video
  • The night gave you song
    A light had been turned on
    You walked out in the world
    Like you belong there

    As easy as a breeze
    Each heart was yours to please
    Is it only me who sees
    There's something wrong there

    Oh la la, I'm not a ghost now
    I can see you
    You need to see me

    It's the little things that give you away
    The words you cannot say
    Your big mouth in the way

    I saw you on the stairs
    You didn't notice I was there
    That's 'cause you were talking at me and Not to me

    You were high above the storm
    A hurricane being born
    This freedom it might cost you your liberty

    It's the little things that give you away
    The words you cannot say
    Your big mouth in the way
    It's the little things that tease and betray
    As the hunted I become the prey
    It's the little things
    The little things that give you away

    Sometimes I can't believe my existence
    See myself from a distance
    I can't get back inside

    Sometimes the air is so anxious
    All my thoughts are so reckless
    And all of my innocence has died

    Sometimes I wake at four in the morning
    When all the darkness is swarming
    And it covers me in fear

    Sometimes, sometimes, sometimes
    Sometimes I'm full of anger and grieving
    So far away from believing
    That any song will reappear

    Sometimes the end is not coming
    It's not coming
    The end is here
    Sometimes
    Sometimes, sometimes, sometimes
    Sometimes when the painted glass shatters
    And you're the only thing that matters
    But I can't see you through the tears
    Sometimes the end is not coming
    It's not coming
    The end is here
    Sometimes Writer/s: Adam Clayton, Dave Evans, Larry Mullen, Paul David Hewson
    Publisher: Universal Music Publishing Group
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 2

  • Dean Brady from Co Meath Ireland Great lyrics to a brilliant song.
  • Alejandro Palacios Leon from MadridChilling song, cannot believe there is no comments. Glad to be the first one
see more comments

Editor's Picks

90s Music Quiz 1

90s Music Quiz 1Music Quiz

First question: Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson appeared in videos for what artist?

Kerry Livgren of Kansas

Kerry Livgren of KansasSongwriter Interviews

In this talk from the '80s, the Kansas frontman talks turning to God and writing "Dust In The Wind."

Dick Wagner (Alice Cooper/Lou Reed)

Dick Wagner (Alice Cooper/Lou Reed)Songwriter Interviews

The co-writer/guitarist on many Alice Cooper hits, Dick was also Lou Reed's axeman on the Rock n' Roll Animal album.

N.W.A vs. the World

N.W.A vs. the WorldSong Writing

How the American gangsta rappers made history by getting banned in the UK.

Brian Kehew: The Man Behind The Remasters

Brian Kehew: The Man Behind The RemastersSong Writing

Brian has unearthed outtakes by Fleetwood Mac, Aretha Franklin, Elvis Costello and hundreds of other artists for reissues. Here's how he does it.

Ralph Casale  - Session Pro

Ralph Casale - Session ProSongwriter Interviews

A top New York studio musician, Ralph played guitar on many '60s hits, including "Lightnin' Strikes," "A Lover's Concerto" and "I Am A Rock."