"Crumbs From Your Table" video

 

From the brightest star
Comes the blackest hole
You had so much to offer
Why did you offer your soul?
I was there for you baby
When you needed my help
Would you deny for others
What you demand for yourself?

Cool down mama, cool off
Cool down mama, cool off

You speak of signs and wonders
I need something other
I would believe if I was able
But I'm waiting on the crumbs from your table

You were pretty as a picture
It was all there to see
Then your face caught up with your psychology
With a mouth full of teeth
You ate all your friends
And you broke every heart thinking every heart mends

You speak of signs and wonders
But I need something other
I would believe if I was able
But I'm waiting on the crumbs from your table

Where you live should not decide
Whether you live or whether you die
Three to a bed
Sister Ann, she said
Dignity passes by

And you speak of signs and wonders
But I need something other
I would believe if I was able
I'm waiting on the crumbs from your table

Composed by U2 / lyrics by Bono and The Edge


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About "Crumbs From Your Table"

From the original U2 Album "How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb" (22 November 2004)

"Crumbs from Your Table" is about the relationship between Western countries and developing countries. The verses and chorus address the relationship from the perspective of citizens from the developing world, focusing on the disparity between the long-term socioeconomic planning stressed by the West ("You speak in signs and wonders") and the developing world's immediate need for sustenance ("But I'm begging for the crumbs from your table").

The bridge ("Where you live should not decide / Whether you live or whether you die") is statement from Bono that follows with the theme in Bono's speeches in which he tries to raise awareness about African poverty. A studio performance of the song is included on the bonus DVD that comes with the special edition of the album. It was only played a handful on times during the third leg of the Vertigo Tour. [From Wikipedia]

 

 

 

 

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