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The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Magnificent" by the artist "U2"

In U2's "Magnificent," the lyrical protagonist expresses a feeling of all-consuming, destined love. He feels his purpose is to be with his beloved, to sing for her and praise her.

He confesses his inability to express the feelings overwhelming him, comparing the attempts to "breaking the rhyme." This "stupidity" hurts him, leaves "wounds and sadness in his heart." However, he understands that only love can leave such deep marks, and only it can heal them.

The image of the "first cry" as "happy" emphasizes the idea that love was embedded in the hero from birth. His whole life is a song dedicated to his beloved.

The repeating phrase "Only love, only love can leave such a mark, but only love, only love can heal such a scar" is a kind of refrain, emphasizing the dual nature of love. It can both hurt and heal.

At the end of the song, the hero calls to "exalt the magnificent feeling" until death. "Magnificent" here is the love that makes life meaningful and worthwhile.

Magnificent 

Magnificent

I was born 

I was born to be with you 

In this space and time 

After that and ever after 

I haven't had a clue 

Only to break rhyme 

This foolishness can leave a heart black and blue

Only love, only love can leave such a mark 

But only love, only love can heal such a scar

I was born 

I was born to sing for you 

I didn't have a choice but to lift you up 

And sing whatever song you wanted me to 

I give you back my voice 

From the womb my first cry, it was a joyful noise…

Only love, only love can leave such a mark 

But only love, only love can heal such a scar

Justified till we die, you and I will magnify 

The magnificent 

Magnificent

Only love, only love can leave such a mark 

But only love, only love unites our hearts

Justified till we die, you and I will magnify 

The magnificent 

Magnificent 

Magnificent

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