Give me half a chance. There is a moment when you want to read a magazine, not a novel.” – Bono, U2 By U2 2006Give me half a chance to ride on the waves that you bringGive me one last dance, we'll slide down the surface of things Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono (vocals and guitar), The Edge (guitar, keyboards, and vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen, Jr. (drums and percussion). Gonna blow right through you like a breeze. A remixed version of the song released the same year peaked at number eight in the United Kingdom and number 10 in Ireland. Even Better Than the Real Thing Lyrics: Give me one more chance, and you'll be satisfied / Give me two more chances, you won't be denied / Well my heart is … Give me one more chance And you'll be satisfied Give me two more chances You won't be denied Well my heart is where it's always been My head is somewhere in between Give me one more chance Let me be your lover tonight You're the real thing Yeah the real thing You're the real thing Even better than the real thing Give me one last chance And I'm gonna make you sing Give me … Give me one more chance, and you'll be satisfied Give me two more chances, you won't be denied Well, my heart is where it's always been My head is somewhere in between Give me one more chance, let me be your lover tonight Throughout the group's musical pursuits, they have maintained a sound built on melodic instrumentals, highlighted by The Edge's timbrally varied guitar sounds and Bono's expressive vocals. It’s not substantial as a lyric but it suggests a certain sexual tension and desire to have some fun playing in the shallows. Even better than the real thing. U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Lyrics to 'Even Better Than The Real Thing' by U2. Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web! Written by: ADAM CLAYTON, DAVE EVANS, LARRY MULLEN, PAUL HEWSON Gonna blow right through you like a breeze. Sliding down the surface of things. Even better than the real thing, child. It was released as the album's fourth single on 8 June 1992, and it reached number three in Ireland and Canada while becoming a top-ten hit in Austria, New Zealand and Sweden.
You're honey child to a swarm of bees. And I'm gonna make you sing. ‘Even Better Than The Real Thing’ is much more reflective of the times we were living in, when people were no longer looking for the truth, we are all looking for instant gratification. To ride on the waves that you bring. "Even Better Than the Real Thing" is the second song on U2's 1991 album Achtung Baby. To ride on the waves that you bring. Their lyrics, often embellished with spiritual imagery, focus on personal themes and sociopolitical concerns. U2's early sound was rooted in post-punk but eventually grew to incorporate influences from many genres of popular music. Dead Or Alive - Even Better Than the Real Thing Lyrics I remember what you wore on the first day You came into my life and I thought hey You know, this could be something Child... Give me one last chance. Give me one last dance. Give me one last dance. (Ahh) Give me one last chance. Give me half a chance. You're honey child to a swarm of bees. “It was originally called ‘The Real Thing,’ which is a dumb title for a song. In 1997, readers of Mojo named the song the 71st-best track of the 1990s.