U2 - Sweetest Thing (Official Music Video)

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  • Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
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    The official music video for The Sweetest Thing by U2.
    Directed by Kevin Godley, the video for Sweetest Thing features Bono's wife Ali Hewson as he attempts to apologise to her, enlisting the help of various performers including Boyzone, Steve Collins, Riverdance, the Artane Boys Band and the Celtic Knights.
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    #U2 #SweetestThing #Remastered
    Lyrics:
    My love, she throws me like a rubber ball
    (Oh, the sweetest thing.)
    But she won't catch me or break my fall.
    (Oh, the sweetest thing.)
    Baby's got blue skies up ahead
    But in this, I'm a raincloud
    You know she wants a dry kind of love.
    (Oh, the sweetest thing.)
    I'm losin' you, I'm losin' you
    Ain't love the sweetest thing?
    I wanted to run, but she made me crawl
    (Oh, the sweetest thing.)
    Eternal fire, she turned me to straw.
    (Oh, the sweetest thing.)
    I know I got black eyes
    But they burn so brightly for her
    I guess it's a blind kind of love.
    (Oh, the sweetest thing.)
    I'm losin' you, I'm losin' you
    Ain't love the sweetest thing?
    Ain't love the sweetest thing?
    Blue-eyed boy meets a brown-eyed girl.
    (Oh, the sweetest thing.)
    You can sew it up, but you still see the tear.
    (Oh, the sweetest thing.)
    Baby's got blue skies up ahead
    But in this, I'm a rain-cloud,
    Ours is a stormy kind of love.
    (Oh, the sweetest thing.)

КОМЕНТАРІ • 7 тис.

  • @steelcity_fan2398
    @steelcity_fan2398 Рік тому +424

    Fun fact: This song was written as an apology from Bono to his wife after he forgot her birthday. Since it was a gift to her, she controls the royalties from the song, and she decided that all the royalties go to the Children of Chernobyl fund, still to this day. 😊

    • @BooBop1987
      @BooBop1987 Рік тому +9

      I did not known that at all!

    • @everythingiseverything6740
      @everythingiseverything6740 10 місяців тому +4

      I actually thought it was, during the tours where he was "The fly" and "Mephisto" he got a little too into becoming the characters and was acting "bad" on tour, if ya know what I mean. I would prefer to accept the birthday story over tour antics, but only they know the truth. Still a great song and video!

    • @toniatfort56
      @toniatfort56 6 місяців тому +2

      I am just learning about this fact.

    • @lalfakzualahnamte2021
      @lalfakzualahnamte2021 4 місяці тому +5

      @@everythingiseverything6740 Sweetest Thing came out like 4 years before Achtung baby so it's definitely has nothing to do with his onstage characters

    • @everythingiseverything6740
      @everythingiseverything6740 4 місяці тому

      @@lalfakzualahnamte2021 Then he was acting bad before that too. Have you read "Surrender" It will give you the whole story. Great video, so fun to watch.

  • @dazediss6629
    @dazediss6629 8 місяців тому +285

    Written when Bono forgot his wife’s birthday. All the things in the video are her favourite things. From Boyzone, to marching bands, Irish dancing, firemen, …. And U2 of course lol.
    Tbf, if you’re married to Bono and he forgets your birthday…. Then this is your present; that’s a pretty fucking great present.

    • @evanomairtin1279
      @evanomairtin1279 7 місяців тому +3

      The Artane Boy’s Band

    • @toniatfort56
      @toniatfort56 6 місяців тому +9

      That's interesting to know. Thanks for the info

    • @giovanniboccuzzi5682
      @giovanniboccuzzi5682 6 місяців тому +2

      Sono pienamente daccordo👍👋😀

    • @jJ72zzz
      @jJ72zzz 6 місяців тому +4

      haha nice man i just watched it n thought somebody could tell the story of this video. lucky girl huh. she seems hot. was right? but yeah good taste bono

    • @ForestTheGingerBoi
      @ForestTheGingerBoi 5 місяців тому +1

      So I guess he'd not be happy 2 hear my ex used this song as Manipulation in a DV relationship then ? I've never seen the video till now, just heard the song when he'd put it on. It hits different when u do c the video tho don't it

  • @user-qy9tf2im7f
    @user-qy9tf2im7f 5 місяців тому +100

    Bono met Ali when he was 13 and she was 12. They have been together ever since! TRUE LOVE.

    • @brandonmoore7497
      @brandonmoore7497 3 місяці тому +3

      I wanna wish a Happy Sweetest Thing 64th Birthday 🎂 to U2’s Lead Singer Paul David Hewson Bono!!!!
      0:49

    • @rickyhunt4075
      @rickyhunt4075 3 місяці тому +11

      She must have the patience of a saint to put up with him all those years.

    • @sexobscura
      @sexobscura Місяць тому

      Whatever 'true love' is supposed to mean to anybody

  • @toniatfort56
    @toniatfort56 7 місяців тому +903

    Who's still listening to this masterpiece in 2024? ❤

  • @sashababy12341
    @sashababy12341 8 років тому +2249

    This song means the world to me. I was 2 years old when I would run into the room in my stroller and throw myself at my dad and we would dance to this and since then this has been our song. Even now at 19 years old I will play this song and we dance around the living room and I realise how much of an amazing dad I have who will always be there for me. This will always be our song and we have already booked it as an official dance at my wedding whenever that day comes. He means the absolute world to me and I would not be where I am today if it wasn't for my incredible parents. Thank you so much both of you and I love you millions!!!!!

    • @sonicfoxxmusic4281
      @sonicfoxxmusic4281 7 років тому +72

      NICE....something positive on the net..finally..he raised you well..GOOD MAN.

    • @craigjeffs8966
      @craigjeffs8966 7 років тому +25

      Reminds me of my daughter who's 4. What great words, thanks.

    • @marcaodd
      @marcaodd 6 років тому +27

      That's amazing! What a great story! Made my day! :)

    • @paulp384
      @paulp384 6 років тому +12

      Awesome

    • @stateagent7721
      @stateagent7721 6 років тому +1

      @ThePOKERJEDI = and I bet you're shite at poker...

  • @nicolemccormack4926
    @nicolemccormack4926 Рік тому +260

    My partner of 16 years passed away a little over a month ago. I've gone through a lot of sadness and depression. When I'm consciously trying to get myself in a better mood, I play this video. The upbeat music, the cuteness of the video, and lyrics reminding me of carefree love usually help brighten my day

    • @spanishtranslator
      @spanishtranslator Рік тому +6

      All hugs in the World for you Nicole, he is still somewhere around you I guess

    • @terrymanning2285
      @terrymanning2285 Рік тому +4

      Praying for you Nicole.🙏🏾

    • @bethgirl18
      @bethgirl18 Рік тому +4

      @Nicole...I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you love, keeping you in my prayers...🙏🏿👍🏿😘🤗♥️❌️⭕️

    • @egdeth
      @egdeth Рік тому +4

      You are not alone.

    • @clivekaplan7159
      @clivekaplan7159 Рік тому +3

      Condolences

  • @onigirimerchant
    @onigirimerchant 3 роки тому +984

    2021: Hope we all find our Sweetest Thing. Spread Love.

  • @cindyluewho1
    @cindyluewho1 Рік тому +3

    WHY DO I CRY???? WHEN I WATCH THIS VIDEO?😭😭😭😭😭

    • @sheddymorrison9549
      @sheddymorrison9549 Місяць тому

      Hi Cindy, how are you doing today hope you’re good 😊👋

  • @rizkyantonio7414
    @rizkyantonio7414 3 роки тому +74

    Tributing apologize to his wife turns into one of the best hits! That's how Bono made himself so lit! 🔥

    • @medb8882
      @medb8882 4 місяці тому

      The fire brigade kills me every time 😂

  • @susisorglos2362
    @susisorglos2362 6 років тому +412

    What a declaration of love to your wife. Bono is just incredible.

    • @serinamanuel2365
      @serinamanuel2365 4 роки тому +23

      Lovely....you can tell his love for his gorgeous wife

    • @jtothecc2421
      @jtothecc2421 4 роки тому +3

      Yeah, don't think about the sorry signs. Caught riding the won from the Corrs. Incredible

    • @TheFootballplaymaker
      @TheFootballplaymaker 4 роки тому

      @@jtothecc2421 9999b

    • @diegocampista3971
      @diegocampista3971 3 роки тому +20

      He’s actually apologizing for something lmao

    • @elliscrane
      @elliscrane 3 роки тому +27

      @@diegocampista3971 - He forgot her birthday. The young men in white outfits are old boy band BoyZone, who Ali was a fan of (they were big when this video came out).

  • @easonrangarajan5894
    @easonrangarajan5894 7 років тому +674

    Bono wrote this song for his wife for their anniversary present, last minute as he forgot all about it! This man's a legend!

    • @noreenalbright2245
      @noreenalbright2245 4 роки тому +13

      The best kind of gift, the immeasurable (love, effort, creativity, love again).

    • @chrisjames6327
      @chrisjames6327 4 роки тому +95

      Close, but false. He wrote it as an apology for missing her birthday, because they were recording Joshua Tree

    • @user-er4xo2zl4r
      @user-er4xo2zl4r 4 роки тому +11

      She had found out he was fucking Andrea Corr

    • @totally_fred
      @totally_fred 4 роки тому +4

      Not a bad present

    • @alwaysamysteryyes2021
      @alwaysamysteryyes2021 4 роки тому +4

      @@user-er4xo2zl4r that real?

  • @gigiengerhanag.gwijaya9824
    @gigiengerhanag.gwijaya9824 4 місяці тому +26

    Blue-eyed Boy Meets a Brown-eyed Girl..💫

    • @medb8882
      @medb8882 4 місяці тому +3

      Oh owoh the sweetist thing 😂

    • @Elizabeth63-p3q
      @Elizabeth63-p3q 2 дні тому

      👩🏻‍❤️‍👨🏼💋👩🏼‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏻😻

  • @boneyarsebogman
    @boneyarsebogman 3 роки тому +591

    Breakdown of the super Irish things people might not know:
    - the guys in the white suits are the massively successful band, Boyzone.
    - The brass band that follows them are called the Artane Boys Band
    - The guy in the green flannel shirt is the very successful boxer, Steve Collins.
    - The U2 massive heads were created by Macnas
    - The dancers are from Riverdance
    - The cook at the end is restaurateur Norman Hewson
    - Not Irish, but the guys on the fire truck are Chippendales.
    You're welcome.

    • @borisbabic4360
      @borisbabic4360 3 роки тому +8

      Answer mw this - what's the name of that street?

    • @mscherylb7950
      @mscherylb7950 3 роки тому +5

      Pity the guys on the fire engine aren’t the dream boys never mind . Thank you stating who the people are in the video, was good of you to do so for the people who didn’t know.

    • @ed95755
      @ed95755 3 роки тому +2

      rat

    • @hodlordie476
      @hodlordie476 3 роки тому +6

      I kinda love you... thanks dude...

    • @randomstuff797
      @randomstuff797 3 роки тому +1

      Thank you

  • @sme7385
    @sme7385 3 роки тому +80

    Bono is so passionate, realistic, and oh so sensuous and singing his lyrics just to hear it is astounding. I LOVE it when he sings "oh o oh the sweetest thing."

    • @trevordrexler5652
      @trevordrexler5652 2 роки тому +2

      Well don't splooge all over the screen

    • @sme7385
      @sme7385 2 роки тому

      @@trevordrexler5652 Trevor wanna?

    • @sme7385
      @sme7385 2 роки тому

      @trevor drexler just kidding

    • @trendywipp3715
      @trendywipp3715 5 місяців тому +1

      The Edge sings "Oh O Oh the sweetest thing"

  • @maryellengilvey1791
    @maryellengilvey1791 4 роки тому +241

    It's about a man trying to say he's sorry to the woman he loves in a very romantic way using everyone on the streets in Dublin. How adorable. With banners saying he's sorry 3 times. I love the violin part. I'd give this a 10+++.

    • @Marsoopilami
      @Marsoopilami 3 роки тому +9

      Thanks for the explanation, Mrs. Obvious.

    • @markmcauleymcauley9287
      @markmcauleymcauley9287 3 роки тому +5

      Bono forgot his anniversary when recording the Joshua tree album, and recorded it to say sorry, the years later they put it out as a single

    • @svasianfilipiname6603
      @svasianfilipiname6603 3 роки тому +1

      I have brown eyes! Dark brown hehe. ❤️

    • @ruffxm
      @ruffxm 2 роки тому

      FYI...All of those "everyone's" you mentioned are are not just "everyone on the streets". They're famous Irish people (boxer, a boy band, symphony orchestra, Riverdance cast, etc.). You can look up the specific names if you want.

    • @kitti90love
      @kitti90love 2 роки тому

      YES! ♡

  • @Aybee1954
    @Aybee1954 Рік тому +25

    I cannot help but feel deep joy when I hear that song and watch that video. As stated below, the song was a throwaway from the Joshua Tree album sessions (the band simply had so many songs that something had to give!). If I recall correctly, Bono wrote that because he had missed/forgotten Ali Hewson's birthday and wanted to publicly express his regret in song. Lovely and touching stuff!

    • @MaryanneJane
      @MaryanneJane Рік тому

      I thought it was their anniversary …. I can’t remember still sweet no matter what

  • @RafaGomesCinema
    @RafaGomesCinema 9 років тому +299

    Oh my, that girl is his wife! THAT'S the sweetest thing: write a song to your sweetheart and make sure she gets how much you love her by putting her in the video. Ok Bono, you're awesome.

    • @Menelaun
      @Menelaun 9 років тому +24

      He wrote it as an apology for missing an anniversary

    • @RafaGomesCinema
      @RafaGomesCinema 9 років тому +1

      ***** I know that! But I wasn't sure if that on the video was his wife. :D

    • @loligisitini242
      @loligisitini242 9 років тому

      +Rafaela Gomes Caetano . :-[rzdq

    • @SXI96
      @SXI96 8 років тому +4

      +Rafaela Gomes Caetano It was supposedly written as an apology for spending so much time away recording the Joshua Tree, during that time he missed a birthday, that's what i read somewhere, possibly wrong though haha

    • @jennyfab312
      @jennyfab312 8 років тому +14

      +Rafaela Gomes Caetano She only agreed to be in the video if proceeds went to a charity of her choosing. I think it's a rather cute video and great song. And yah - added bonus - your husband's apology is a song from one of the greatest songwriters of all time.

  • @u2freak1974
    @u2freak1974 3 роки тому +24

    One of the sweetest requests for forgiveness ... only our beloved Bono can do that 💚

    • @ahhwe-any7434
      @ahhwe-any7434 2 роки тому

      He hates u2. Go figure. I almost want to call them ub40 tho. I read up on them once. I dont remember what I read tho 😁. Political jibber jabber I assume

    • @u2freak1974
      @u2freak1974 2 роки тому

      @@ahhwe-any7434 the dumbest comment ever...

  • @illinoisboy4
    @illinoisboy4 5 років тому +329

    One of the best and underappreciated U2 songs! I love them so much.

    • @vincevirtua
      @vincevirtua 3 роки тому +11

      In the US maybe. It got to number 1 in Canada and Ireland, number three in the UK.

    • @littlemissblackdress7587
      @littlemissblackdress7587 2 роки тому +7

      It's not under appreciated here. The US is not the whole world.

    • @silverscar83
      @silverscar83 2 роки тому +2

      This song was everywhere back in the days. Mtv used to play all day long. It became one of those songs you hear all day long. 😂

    • @jawa4637
      @jawa4637 Рік тому

      ❤️

    • @iaf4454
      @iaf4454 Рік тому

      This song is one of my favourites

  • @danielvillanueva7229
    @danielvillanueva7229 2 роки тому +18

    With this song I proposed married to the love of my life and future wife, thank you U2 for having been part of the most important day of my life and for accompanying me throughout all these years with your beautiful music.

  • @JayBenjamin9214
    @JayBenjamin9214 4 роки тому +319

    I'm not a massive U2 fan but I love this song - childhood nostalgia.

    • @jessicaklingenberg2611
      @jessicaklingenberg2611 Рік тому

      Lovers

    • @chad7081
      @chad7081 Рік тому +1

      Respect everyone has their own taste, but the fact remains u2 is arguably the greatest to ever do it

    • @brandonmoore7497
      @brandonmoore7497 Рік тому +1

      Happy 63rd Birthday Sweetest Thing to U2’s Lead Singer Paul David Hewson Bono!!!!

  • @daniellebauer3678
    @daniellebauer3678 9 місяців тому +16

    My thoughts: you cannot lose what has been written in the Stars before our arrival. Lean into the curve. We got this!

    • @brandonmoore7497
      @brandonmoore7497 5 місяців тому

      Happy Sweetest 64th Thing Birthday 🎂 to U2’s Bass Guitar Adam Clayton
      1:02

  • @Crooky0
    @Crooky0 2 роки тому +82

    It's kind of incredible that this was a castaway from Joshua Tree which obviously had an absurd amount of hits, but any band of that time would kill for a song like this and this couldn't even make their album. It's kind of a miracle they realized how good this really was and re-released it later like they did.

    • @zerocool1980
      @zerocool1980 Рік тому +3

      That I did not know. Thanks for that great bit of info

    • @Gigi1111Layna
      @Gigi1111Layna Рік тому

      Released as an apology for his affair with "supermodel" Christy.

    • @MushuHard
      @MushuHard Рік тому

      @@benjamindavis4974 en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweetest_Thing here are both I guess :)

    • @SXI96
      @SXI96 Рік тому

      @@Gigi1111Layna He apologized to his wife, she was angry that she wasn't included to have a threesome

    • @chad7081
      @chad7081 Рік тому +3

      I think that the fact that bono hit his vocal prime around this time and would sing with so much lower and emotion, u could buy in to anything he sang

  • @marklanzer1822
    @marklanzer1822 9 місяців тому +30

    My mom loved this video. She would have turned 68 years old today. She passed away on 12/31/2009. Miss you mom.

  • @markm7260
    @markm7260 9 років тому +424

    Reminds me of my wife I miss her so much r.i.p my love I will always love you sweetheart :(

    • @unadivic6422
      @unadivic6422 6 років тому +12

      Mark M hope ur ok💕

    • @juliacamara8565
      @juliacamara8565 6 років тому +9

      Be strong Mark,smile,she's with U xoxo😇

    • @jackrobinson7464
      @jackrobinson7464 6 років тому +1

      thaissa you completely made marks comment all about yourself..., hope you're doing well now Mark

    • @dipperdandy
      @dipperdandy 5 років тому

      well that got dark fast.

    • @thee4thdoctor
      @thee4thdoctor 5 років тому +4

      Peace, and Love to You My Friend. Your wife is with the Angels, and you shall see her again one day.

  • @joenagle2595
    @joenagle2595 2 роки тому +89

    Chills from the first note...a timeless classic 👑

  • @dyahtriwulandari2967
    @dyahtriwulandari2967 4 роки тому +27

    One of the sweetest song, really love how Bono express his love to Ali ❤️ such a sweet guy!

  • @elizabetholiveira857
    @elizabetholiveira857 Рік тому +41

    Amo U2, amo o Bono! Vi a história dessa música na MTV; ele estava muito atarefado, gravando um álbum que, esqueceu o aniversário da esposa. Quando se deu conta, fez a música e o clipe pra se redimir. Colocou a banda toda e até um elefante pra pedir desculpas pra ela. Fofo, né! ❤❤❤

  • @MultiDiane64
    @MultiDiane64 9 років тому +91

    Bono missed her birthday and this is the way he made it up to her. Love it love it love it, The vid has everything in it she liked. Wish I could find a bloke like him !!

    • @sosidecop64
      @sosidecop64 6 років тому +3

      Keep looking. You will.

    • @leslieschmidt4744
      @leslieschmidt4744 5 років тому +1

      the sweetest song

    • @LindaTran88
      @LindaTran88 5 років тому

      Hope you've found him

    • @victoriasantangelo
      @victoriasantangelo 5 років тому

      She's gets the royalties aswell lush x

    • @jimtim8805
      @jimtim8805 5 років тому

      She loves boyband "Boyzone"? or maybe Boyzone were hit at the time that's why they were there at 0:40 . Makes me nostalgic..I was 8 or 9 year old back then..this song and Boyzone's hayday are more than 20 years ago now.

  • @zombigurrrl
    @zombigurrrl 5 років тому +54

    I was just sitting on my couch and suddenly, this song starts playing in my head. Timeless, feelgood music.

  • @maickonmessias7953
    @maickonmessias7953 4 роки тому +530

    2020 Somebody in home, listen U2? 😍😍😍💥🙈

  • @shanej.w4822
    @shanej.w4822 5 місяців тому +4

    Bono's voice never changes one bit! Impressive old school badass rockers! U2 Yeah!!

  • @youbigtubership
    @youbigtubership 2 роки тому +35

    The original recording for this song was a huge success on the charts in Australia in the 1980s. For weeks and weeks it was on the air. It was rough but Bono's vocal on it are great and sounded raw and real. This version's lovely too.

    • @rich9697
      @rich9697 8 місяців тому

      I'm pretty sure this came out in 1999

    • @thedarkartist777
      @thedarkartist777 8 місяців тому +4

      ⁠@@rich9697It came originally came out in 1987 and was released as a B-Side on “Where The Streets Have No Name”. It was re-released in 1998

    • @brandonmoore7497
      @brandonmoore7497 Місяць тому

      I wanna wish a Happy early 63rd Birthday 🎂 to David Howell Evans The Edge!!! You’re Sweetest Thing The Edge!!!!!
      1:09

  • @seanflynncontact
    @seanflynncontact 4 роки тому +17

    God this is like an time capsule on that moment in time in Ireland. I'd just finished college and moved to Dublin. It was an exciting time. Ireland was finally booming and the troubles in Northern Ireland were ending. There was a confidence in the air. Felt like anything was possible.

  • @madisonrankin1908
    @madisonrankin1908 5 років тому +44

    My love she throws me like a rubber ball
    Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing
    She won't catch me or break my fall
    Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing
    Baby's got blue skies up ahead
    But in this I'm a rain cloud
    You know she likes a dry kind of love
    Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing
    I'm losing you
    I'm losing you
    Ain't love the sweetest thing
    I wanted to run but she made me crawl
    Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing
    Eternal fire, she turned me to straw
    Oh oh, the sweetest thing
    You know I got black eyes
    But they burn so brightly for her
    This is a blind kind of love
    Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing
    I'm losing you
    Oh oh oh, I'm losing you yeah
    Ain't love the sweetest thing
    Ain't love the sweetest thing
    Oh oh, yeah, oh
    Blue-eyed boy meets a brown-eyed girl
    Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing
    You can sew it up but you still see the tear
    Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing
    Baby's got blue skies up ahead
    And in this I'm a rain cloud
    Oh this is a stormy kind of love
    Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing
    Oh oh, the sweetest thing
    Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing

  • @chrisbushman718
    @chrisbushman718 8 місяців тому +1

    Knowing that Bono wrote this song as an apology to his wife really is the sweetest thing.

  • @UncleWru
    @UncleWru Рік тому +171

    This song was no 1 on the chart lists like 25 years ago and it still gives good vibes!

    • @Goodwillwinoverevil1984
      @Goodwillwinoverevil1984 Рік тому +1

      Woah not that old lol. Probably since 2001.

    • @lucasphillips2177
      @lucasphillips2177 Рік тому +3

      @@Goodwillwinoverevil1984 i think 98 it cane out

    • @alicaramba7680
      @alicaramba7680 Рік тому

      Churches never were popular to make it number one.

    • @Goodwillwinoverevil1984
      @Goodwillwinoverevil1984 Рік тому +3

      @@lucasphillips2177 Oh? That is interesting, thanks. Now I know the 90's really was the shit lol. But I feel it could've also came out in the early 00's like a great transition type of thing. All I remember was that I was in high school and 17 when I kept on hearing this song in the airwaves with no let up lol. Great times.

    • @ben-ow3ow
      @ben-ow3ow Рік тому +4

      Originally came out 1986 as a b side on the Joshua tree actually

  • @daniellecamp4963
    @daniellecamp4963 2 роки тому +14

    🇮🇪 🇮🇪 makes me proud to be Irish. Song always reminds me of growing up in Dublin in the 90s. Video filmed on the streets of Dublin. Nostalgic. 90s were better times. Song reminds me of my dear father and mother and my childhood. I love them so much. They're my life. Thanks U2... a fellow Dub xxx

    • @mifcages4352
      @mifcages4352 Рік тому +2

      Everyone was happy in the 90s ❤🙏🏻

  • @jessyiorisdalpra7033
    @jessyiorisdalpra7033 2 роки тому +167

    It's 2022 and the first time I watch this amazing videoclip! It's never too late to listen to good music! Thanks, U2 ❤️

    • @brandonmoore7497
      @brandonmoore7497 2 роки тому +2

      I'm listening and watching to U2 Sweetest Thing mid January 2022

    • @steosgirl
      @steosgirl Рік тому +2

      I have Seen U2 many Times, my Favorit Band ever!!🍀

    • @TheRealJimmyGL
      @TheRealJimmyGL Рік тому +1

      I first heard this in '99!

    • @christiecooper1479
      @christiecooper1479 Рік тому

      2022december🤗🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

    • @lynfordwalker1176
      @lynfordwalker1176 Рік тому +1

      Hilarious vid, legends in the music world, my band of all bands growing up..... unfortunately I'm nearly as old as them 🥴

  • @catianemaia9623
    @catianemaia9623 14 днів тому +2

    Such a nostalgia now seeing my sweet Dublin. 🥰

  • @sherylsimmons8111
    @sherylsimmons8111 3 роки тому +59

    One of my favorite songs by U2! 😊❤

  • @sleeming88
    @sleeming88 9 років тому +1640

    "I forgot the wife's birthday so I'll do her a number 1 single."
    This sums up in a nutshell why I love and hate Bono in equal measure.

    • @TinyDolphinMusic
      @TinyDolphinMusic 9 років тому +7

      +sleeming88 hahah!!

    • @AnaJuliaPereira
      @AnaJuliaPereira 8 років тому +10

      +sleeming88 The original version of this song is more fun, ehehehhe...he was drunk, ahahahhaha!!!

    • @KimmyQueen
      @KimmyQueen 8 років тому +8

      +sleeming88 Why the hate?

    • @KimmyQueen
      @KimmyQueen 8 років тому

      ...

    • @Elizabeth-fu6rm
      @Elizabeth-fu6rm 8 років тому +15

      Lol I laughed too hard at that

  • @lilwaynesworld0
    @lilwaynesworld0 2 роки тому +72

    Some of the best penned lyrics of a love song right here. So simple really but profound. Nobody writes music like this today in popular circles quite sad.

  • @emmetdonnelly2072
    @emmetdonnelly2072 2 роки тому +3

    Now if you don't accept that as an apology you never will!

  • @Christina-zt8lp
    @Christina-zt8lp 3 роки тому +41

    2021 and this is the cutest video I've ever seen.

    • @brandonmoore731
      @brandonmoore731 2 роки тому

      I'm listening to U2 The Sweetest Thing near the end of September 2021

  • @javidthoman9496
    @javidthoman9496 9 років тому +109

    I first heard this song on a sad night in a house I lived in with my best friend, my father. We were at a bad spot in life, a spot where no one person should be. Without going into specifics about why we were so fucked in life, I was lucid and trying to go to sleep. This song came on the radio, one of our only possessions at the time, and it made me smile. It was in the few short minutes it played that I felt better and was able to sleep thinking about the melody and lyrics. My father died a few years later from a gunshot by local police officers. He was a gentle and great father. I went astray in my comment because I thought of that place and that night.

    • @merelmulders5846
      @merelmulders5846 2 роки тому +6

      I am so sorry for your loss and pain. 💋❤️

    • @mamabearkitchen5780
      @mamabearkitchen5780 2 роки тому +7

      That's rough! I hope the wheel has turned you up to the sun. I love music because in our darkest times... it's there. Music knows. I truly hope you're in a better place.

    • @s.cahill9701
      @s.cahill9701 2 роки тому

      Is he still Dead?

    • @martinjames6431
      @martinjames6431 Рік тому

      Sounds like a Jonesing situ

    • @victoriannorman
      @victoriannorman Рік тому +1

      Whereever you are in 2023 I hope you're doing well my friend 👍

  • @TheVkdavid
    @TheVkdavid 8 років тому +226

    "The Sweetest Thing"
    My love throws me like a rubber ball
    Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing
    She won't catch me or break my fall
    Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing
    Baby's got blue skies up ahead
    But in this I'm a rain cloud
    You know she likes a dry kind of love
    Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing
    I'm losing you
    I'm losing you yeah
    Ain't love the sweetest thing
    I wanted to run but she made me crawl
    Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing
    Eternal fire, she turned me to straw
    Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing
    You know I got black eyes
    But they burn so brightly for her
    This is a blind kind of love
    Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing
    I'm losing you
    Oh oh oh, I'm losing you
    Ain't love the sweetest thing
    Blue-eyed boy meets a brown-eyed girl
    Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing
    You can sew it up but you still see the tear
    Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing
    Baby's got blue skies up ahead
    But in this I'm a rain cloud
    Ours is a stormy kind of love
    Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing
    Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing
    Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing
    Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing

  • @helenesteinberg7189
    @helenesteinberg7189 Рік тому +2

    Such a lovely story of you and your dad. Both raised so nice and decent! Take care.

    • @sheddymorrison9549
      @sheddymorrison9549 Місяць тому

      Hi Helene, how are you doing today hope you’re good 😊👋

  • @letstalkball2477
    @letstalkball2477 3 роки тому +73

    Man, this Song randomly popped in my head late at night at home after I woke up.
    U2 is such a magnificent band, even though I am not a fan by any definition, but some songs of them just live rent free in my head.

    • @margaretsch.3609
      @margaretsch.3609 Рік тому

      I think I'm more of a fan than you but . . . it still surprises me when a random song pops up in my brain for unknown reasons. This time, it was this one. Sweet and hopeful as well as realistic. The video is well done, that's for sure.

    • @Max-zg2ci
      @Max-zg2ci Рік тому +3

      Came here to comment something similar, I woke up today with this song stuck in my head. Probably been 15 years since I heard it last, had to sit down because of the nostalgia wave that came over

    • @rich9697
      @rich9697 8 місяців тому

      @@Max-zg2ci yea me too, this was release as single in the uk in 1999 i think and that was a crazy year for me, with this song the backdrop to much of it.

  • @aliceinwonderland4812
    @aliceinwonderland4812 9 років тому +32

    "Ain't love the sweetest thing
    Blue-eyed boy meets a brown-eyed girl
    Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing"

  • @jose5776381
    @jose5776381 8 років тому +90

    My love she throws me like a rubber ball
    Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing
    She won't catch me or break my fall great lyrics !!!!

    • @SUGAR_XYLER
      @SUGAR_XYLER 8 років тому +1

      wtf

    • @jose5776381
      @jose5776381 8 років тому +4

      SUGAR XYLER his love treats him like shit but its the sweetest thing cause he is in love with her .he is there for her but she is not for him but he is still in love with her(the rubber ball is a metaphor for no matter bad she treats him he comes back)

    • @SUGAR_XYLER
      @SUGAR_XYLER 8 років тому +6

      he better open his eyes

    • @jose5776381
      @jose5776381 8 років тому +4

      SUGAR XYLER none of us are safe from this (he will eventually open his eyes )

  • @jenc5371
    @jenc5371 Місяць тому +1

    Bono's voice is the best!

  • @MultiBthompson
    @MultiBthompson Рік тому +8

    This is a song for my beloved wife. I played it all Xmas one year way back when she couldn’t travel to another country. 🙏

  • @michaelkenyon6173
    @michaelkenyon6173 3 роки тому +26

    I loved a girl so much when this came out. This song made me happy when things were good.... then I lost her this song kept me company in my sadness.
    Today 33 years later different girl haha 30 years and 2 kids.... music is the soundtrack of our lives no?

    • @7beers
      @7beers 3 роки тому +2

      How did you lose her?

    • @michaelkenyon6173
      @michaelkenyon6173 3 роки тому +2

      @@7beers shes still on planet earth God bless her. She was very independent and I just couldn’t keep us together. I “lost her” just means she married a much older man. I feel that she loved me but she had an ideal life in mind. He offered stability.
      It’s ok. Like I said I met my true love and in very happy. Back then losing the girl felt like the end of the world. The Sweetest Thing 🎵 when it comes on it’s a beautiful song. You never forget first loves. But I have the most wonderful wife and everything happens for a reason.

    • @7beers
      @7beers 3 роки тому +2

      @@michaelkenyon6173 what an awesome post. You seem like a fine person my friend.

    • @7beers
      @7beers 3 роки тому +2

      @@michaelkenyon6173 btw did she ever get married?

    • @michaelkenyon6173
      @michaelkenyon6173 3 роки тому +2

      @@7beers That’s where my heartbreak started. I left to go back East for awhile my aunt was dying. My roommate forwarded mail to me and I received an invitation. I opened it and it was my girl. She was marrying a doctor. I was devastated and surprised. Didn’t know who this guy was. The wedding date was the following day!!!!
      No chance to stop it. Not ashamed to admit I cried a lot. All I could do, over the phone I dictated a heart felt letter to my girl. My best friend wrote it all down, crashed the wedding and gave it to her at the reception.
      Not my best moment. It wasn’t a mean note. It was filled with words of disappointment and of love unfulfilled.
      But I regret sending it. Arriving as it did maybe was hurtful. I was just desperate as I was losing her forever.

  • @sandras7029
    @sandras7029 6 місяців тому +9

    Bono is the cutest thing. I'd forgive him!

    • @sheddymorrison9549
      @sheddymorrison9549 Місяць тому

      Hi Sandra, how are you doing today hope you’re good 😊😂

  • @lessthanjakefan3891
    @lessthanjakefan3891 2 місяці тому

    The most beautiful love song ever written in my opinion.

  • @jmos9506
    @jmos9506 2 роки тому +5

    Fall in love with the 1:57 moment. The appearance of The Fly and Edge ZooTV version and the guitar in the background is absolutely magic. Very emotional. Very underrated song...

  • @thomassharoniard4629
    @thomassharoniard4629 10 років тому +6

    We can easily appreciate The Sweetest Thing. U2 makes us want to get into the habit of loving the sweetest thing. Handsomely, all the singers are bound by the love songs.

  • @GigitanKobra
    @GigitanKobra 9 років тому +13

    The highest resolution we can get in the late 90s is 480p, and we don't care, coz the music we got is better on those era :) cheers to y'all who grow on those era.
    Greetings from Indonesia

  • @Eyeballman24
    @Eyeballman24 4 місяці тому +2

    One of those songs that can bring you back to a specific period in your life.

  • @Bleach69
    @Bleach69 2 роки тому +57

    This wonderful song takes me back to the '90s. What a wonderful time it was for music. I wish I could go back to that time, if only for a little while.

  • @elewis6622
    @elewis6622 8 років тому +80

    finally a song with a music video I can understand when I'm high. yay.

  • @cindiemcfarland1058
    @cindiemcfarland1058 4 роки тому +6

    The sweetest song.

    • @sheddymorrison9549
      @sheddymorrison9549 Місяць тому

      Hi Cindie, how are you doing today hope you’re good 😊😂

  • @paulshotter2094
    @paulshotter2094 2 роки тому +1

    U2 sweetists thing classic song from the eighties good song

  • @alexandriaocasio-smollett5078
    @alexandriaocasio-smollett5078 3 роки тому +6

    All things considered.. Low key one of the best music videos ever made.
    Ps. Bono definitely out-kicked his coverage with Ali

  • @zzupplarry
    @zzupplarry 7 місяців тому +107

    2024 anyone?

    • @Agika886
      @Agika886 5 місяців тому +4

      Yes

    • @bxd7793
      @bxd7793 5 місяців тому +3

      2024 ❤

    • @brandonmoore7497
      @brandonmoore7497 4 місяці тому +2

      I’m listening to U2 Sweetest Thing early April 2024
      0:49

    • @blessedmama0882
      @blessedmama0882 4 місяці тому +2

      Yes!!! One of my mom’s favorite songs and it always makes me think of her. I miss you mama!

    • @alvarorios5937
      @alvarorios5937 4 місяці тому

      Forever

  • @alvarovaldez2026
    @alvarovaldez2026 7 років тому +169

    I have to say Bono is one of the coolest dudez on the planet.

  • @valeriebuglio4685
    @valeriebuglio4685 2 роки тому +1

    Me three.
    My sweetest Man passed away almost one year ago. I still have the sweetest Am. Bulldog Sophia. She's Daddy's sweetest pup.live on U2 and U tube!!!

    • @sheddymorrison9549
      @sheddymorrison9549 Місяць тому

      Hi Valerie , how are you doing today hope you’re good 😊👋

  • @GatotDewantara-nr6ej
    @GatotDewantara-nr6ej 6 місяців тому +4

    U2 IS THE BEST BAND OF ALL TIME

  • @LotDolfo
    @LotDolfo 3 роки тому +17

    This is the first U2 MV I have seen in MTV when I was young. :)

  • @tedreis1866
    @tedreis1866 3 роки тому +6

    This man has spread so much love n happiness throughout the world, Bono and U2 have definitely made my life easier to deal with. When I'm down I go to them to lift me back up.

  • @AlexPerez-sq5gb
    @AlexPerez-sq5gb 2 місяці тому +1

    Love this song for Bono Wife🎉❤

  • @Carterbluestang
    @Carterbluestang 5 років тому +68

    I just found this song in August 2019 after not hearing it for so many years.. oh the sweetest thing...I love it

  • @mattsharkey8437
    @mattsharkey8437 3 роки тому +7

    Their underrated classic! God bless!

  • @z8ph0d
    @z8ph0d 9 років тому +43

    Most celebrity couples would just get divorced. Bono does this.
    Good on you, Bono. Good on you.

  • @clairecasal9187
    @clairecasal9187 4 дні тому

    I never get tired of Sweetest Thing ever

  • @maurosanders5073
    @maurosanders5073 5 років тому +24

    La cosa mas dulce es escuchar esta canción al lado de la persona que más amas.

  • @karencain2014
    @karencain2014 5 років тому +12

    My favorite U2 song! Sweet!

    • @sheddymorrison9549
      @sheddymorrison9549 Місяць тому

      Hi Karen, how are you doing today hope you’re good 😊👋

  • @xavierfayolle621
    @xavierfayolle621 2 роки тому +5

    A song by U2 that I particularly like. It doesn't get much airplay but I think it's great.

  • @christopherglass4900
    @christopherglass4900 2 роки тому

    Just chilling!! Nice 😊 day ☁️🎼🌧

  • @saturnrings616
    @saturnrings616 6 років тому +13

    This song makes me cry tears of joy because it's so happy, beautiful, and sweet. :)

  • @williamorleans1
    @williamorleans1 9 років тому +11

    Beautiful song....

  • @jonathanpavelsky6422
    @jonathanpavelsky6422 5 років тому +23

    What it must be like to date a mime.
    One of the best and underappreciated U2 songs! I love them so much.
    Reminds me of my wife I miss her so much r.i.p my love I will always love you sweetheart :(

  • @devonripley7862
    @devonripley7862 Рік тому +1

    Music videos we're so good Back then

  • @talku2forum903
    @talku2forum903 6 років тому +74

    Fitzwilliam Square in South Dublin. Lots of things in this song that only Irish people will get. The boxer who encourages Bono is an olympic gold winner. The marching band is the 'Artane boys band', well known in Ireland.

    • @richpivo772
      @richpivo772 4 роки тому +1

      TalkU2 Forum The Artane Boys Band, whom Larry was associated with for a short time.

    • @sysiphuscorinth
      @sysiphuscorinth 4 роки тому +1

      Lesson street Bridge down past FitzW SQ on to Merrion SQ... but why did he try to look like Elvis.... Costello .. oh right.. he wanted to harness credability!!

    • @DavidDartley
      @DavidDartley 4 роки тому +1

      I didn't know who the marching band were (till I saw your comment) but I immediately recognized their uniforms from the cover of INXS's 1992 album "Welcome to Wherever You Are."

    • @paulm2322
      @paulm2322 4 роки тому +2

      Steve Collins ‘The Celtic Warrior’ 👊🏻💥👊🏻 Irish Legend.

    • @gustavoagbenedi9879
      @gustavoagbenedi9879 4 роки тому

      Sois cojonudos los Irlandeses ! De todo corazon

  • @JustinsWorld4U
    @JustinsWorld4U 8 років тому +600

    Fun fact: They made this song for bono's wife because bono forgot to say happy b-day to her :)!

    • @carlathompson6913
      @carlathompson6913 8 років тому +4

      +JustinsWorld4U that's very interesting, thanks for sharing:)

    • @jasondonato5515
      @jasondonato5515 8 років тому +18

      Thank god someone else knew that 😂😂😂😂

    • @nadiashireensiddiqi
      @nadiashireensiddiqi 8 років тому +29

      She's the woman who sits in the carriage before the song starts.

    • @WilliamMontesPack
      @WilliamMontesPack 8 років тому +18

      that was the point of the vido - not the song - but the video.

    • @stijnspittael7374
      @stijnspittael7374 8 років тому +3

      Wasn't it because he made her work in her birthday

  • @giovanapinheiro2832
    @giovanapinheiro2832 8 років тому +346

    U2 = The sweetest band ever

    • @momuny6485
      @momuny6485 8 років тому +16

      U - pretty sweet - 2

    • @MTDfan1
      @MTDfan1 8 років тому +7

      That, ladies and gentlemen, that is suave.

    • @giovanapinheiro2832
      @giovanapinheiro2832 8 років тому +7

      lebron jaques ahahah suavíssimo :D

    • @MatheusIndena
      @MatheusIndena 7 років тому +2

      The sweetest comment until now hahaha

    • @gamerking8720
      @gamerking8720 7 років тому +1

      Giovana P. I agree

  • @jesicare816
    @jesicare816 4 місяці тому +2

    The Temple of Sound and Light!

  • @monikawu6990
    @monikawu6990 4 роки тому +25

    On 1st October 2019 at 9.09 AM... I was giving my last breath to welcome my third baby in this world and... In my labour ward room at Cork CUMH hospital they played radio for me and that great song was on... Since that moment it's the most special U2 song to me ever and it always will bring that moment of me and my son's first meeting

    • @streetservices156
      @streetservices156 4 роки тому +1

      Chicks

    • @Dlck.C.Normous
      @Dlck.C.Normous 4 роки тому +1

      If you're not Irish fuck off out of Cork

    • @matthewboren708
      @matthewboren708 4 роки тому +1

      Hey man congratulations that's the most beautiful comment I've read.
      I love this song also I grew up on u2..

  • @gavva2010
    @gavva2010 5 років тому +5

    This Music Video is the sweetest thing.

  • @woojuyim2949
    @woojuyim2949 9 років тому +26

    That music video was made in one shot. That's pretty great.

  • @MrIcecolddd
    @MrIcecolddd Рік тому +1

    Only U2 song I like, just something about it.

  • @nimacastro7664
    @nimacastro7664 Рік тому +4

    Brings back so many good memories from the good old days.

  • @asmrfitness2
    @asmrfitness2 3 роки тому +21

    One of my favorite songs ever, I can't believe it hasn't hit a billion views!!!❤️❤️💋💋

  • @michaelstanislaus2586
    @michaelstanislaus2586 9 років тому +5

    that song helped me through a rough patch in my life. just a sweet and simple song. don't get much of that these days.

  • @debramorales4283
    @debramorales4283 8 місяців тому +2

    My Only Child..STEVEN ANTHONY MORALES..Turned Me Onto This Song..& I Haven't Looked Back! Thank U Baby Boy❤ ❤❤❤..

  • @syipah2012
    @syipah2012 4 роки тому +52

    Dec 2019 and here i am still listening to this song 🖤

  • @brendan6704
    @brendan6704 2 роки тому +4

    One of the greatest songs and videos ever

  • @Ginger_General
    @Ginger_General Рік тому +3

    Haven’t seen this video in YEARS. Such nostalgia

  • @MISTURA21
    @MISTURA21 9 років тому +5

    This is the one U2 song I like