U2 - Staring At The Sun Lyrics

I'm not the only one staring at the sun
Afraid of what you'd find if you took a look inside
Not just deaf and dumb - staring at the sun
Not the only one who's happy to go blind

There's an insect in your ear
If you scratch it won't disappear
It's going to itch and burn and sting
Do you want to see what the scratching brings?
Waves that leave me out of reach
breaking on your back like a beach
Will we ever live in peace?
'Cause those that can't do often have to
And those that can't do often have to preach

To the ones staring at the sun
Afraid of what you'll find if you took a look inside
Not just deaf and dumb - staring at the sun
I'm not the only one who'd rather go blind

Intransigence is all around
Military still in town
Armour plated suits and ties
Daddy just won't say goodbye
Referee won't blow the whistle
God is good, but will he listen?
I'm nearly great, but there's something missing
I left it in the duty free
But you never really belonged to me

You're not the only one staring at the sun
Afraid of what you'd find if you stepped back inside
Not sucking on my thumb - I'm staring at the sun
Not the only one who's happy to go blind