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The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Love Is Bigger Than Anything in Its Way" by the artist "U2"

In U2's song "Love Is Bigger Than Anything in Its Way," the lyrical hero addresses a person, likely young and full of hope. He encourages them to follow their path without fear of obstacles because "love is bigger than anything in its way."

The first verse creates an image of an open door – a symbol of new possibilities. The hero acknowledges that he cannot walk this path for the addressee but urges them to "sing" – that is, to live brightly, expressing themselves, and to "stop talking" – to cast aside doubts and fears.

The chorus is a powerful statement of the song's main idea: love has incredible power, capable of overcoming any difficulty. The repetition of "Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh!" conveys the emotional intensity, the confidence in this statement.

The second verse develops the idea of having the courage to be oneself. The hero encourages the addressee not to be afraid to be "the words of your own song" – that is, the creator of their own destiny, the architect of their own world where there is a place for love.

The third verse is the culmination of the song. The image of "moonlight in Killiney Bay" creates an atmosphere of sadness, perhaps despair. But even in this moment, the hero urges not to give up, to "sing your song," because the "silence" that surrounds can be the beginning of something new. It is in difficult moments that faith in the power of love is especially important. The final repetitions of "Love is bigger than anything in its way!" sound like an anthem, a mantra, instilling hope and optimism.

The door is open to go through,

If I could I would come too,

But the path is made by you,

As you‘re walking, start singing and stop talking.

Oh,

If I could hear myself when I say,

Oh,

Love is bigger than anything in its way!

Oh — oh — oh — oh — oh — oh!

Oh — oh — oh — oh — oh — oh!

So young to be the words of your own song,

I know the rage in you is strong,

Write a world where we can belong

to each other and sing it like no other.

Oh,

If I could hear myself when I say,

Oh,

Love is bigger than anything in its way!

Oh — oh — oh — oh — oh — oh!

Oh — oh — oh — oh — oh — oh!

If the moonlight caught you crying on Killiney Bay,

Oh, sing your song, let your song be sung,

If you listen, you can hear the silence say,

When you think you're done, you've just begun.

Love is bigger than anything in its way!

Love is bigger than anything in its way!

Oh — oh — oh — oh — oh — oh!

Love is bigger than anything in its way!

Oh — oh — oh — oh — oh — oh!

Oh — oh — oh — oh — oh — oh!

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