U2 Song Countdown Part 5 (15-1)

This month, I am looking at my personal ranking of U2 songs, based on the conversation I had with my son a while back. Eventually I might do a few essays on some of these songs, but here I might just occasionally give my typical one-line thought:

15. “Miss Sarajevo” (Original Soundtracks 1)
Beauty defies violence.

14. “God Part II” (Rattle and Hum)
A rejection of idols, lies, and the world’s offerings.

13. “Beautiful Day” (All That You Can’t Leave Behind)
Again, this life is a beautiful gift despite the way we’ve messed it up.

12. “Yahweh” (How to Dismantle an Atomic Band)
A prayer of surrender.

11. “Magnificent” (No Line on the Horizon)
Worship.

10. “Grace” (All That You Can’t Leave Behind)
Gospel.

9. “All I Want Is You” Rattle and Hum)
Unconditional love.

8. “Walk On” (All That You Can’t Leave Behind)
Purpose and grit in a difficult calling.

7. “Pride (In the Name of Love)” (The Unforgettable Fire)
Honoring the sacrifice of others.

6. “40” (War)
Scripture.

5. “Sunday Bloody Sunday” (War)
A lament at the senselessness of war.

4. “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” (The Joshua Tree)
Longing remains, even after faith.

3. “Where the Streets Have No Name” (The Joshua Tree)
Anticipating heaven.

2. “Bad” (The Unforgettable Fire)
The voice of love towards those who won’t take our help.

1. “One”
Ecclesiology and a prophetic voice.