Many have taken the song One to mean many different things to them. Often you hear that this song is related to the AIDS/HIV drive for awareness, with a message of acceptance. Its not often that a song comes along with such a powerful message of loving your fellow man, no matter what the differences could be. In the shadows of a possible melt down of U2 arose a song that will forever be linked as one of the greatest songs of our time.
“One” is a song by Irish rock band U2. It is the third track from their 1991 album Achtung Baby, and it was released as the record’s third single in March 1992. It was recorded at three recording studios, Hansa Ton Studios, Elsinore, and Windmill Lane Studios. During the album’s recording, conflict arose between the band members over the direction of U2’s sound and the quality of their material. Tensions almost prompted the band to break up, until guitarist The Edge composed a chord progression that inspired the group to improvise the song, which was written as a ballad. The band worked on the mix for “One” throughout the remainder of the album’s sessions. The lyrics, written by lead singer Bono, describe fracturing interpersonal relationships, but they have been interpreted in other ways.
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