"One" does not have a revolutionary new interpretation technique in rock history like "Where The Streets Have No Name". From the arrangement of instruments to the interpretation of vocals, it is not experimental in any way. avant-garde route. Its value lies in its endless interpretations and social and humanistic significance in the past 20 years. "One" maintains an aloof attitude from beginning to end. Its lyrics are full of profound philosophical significance and humanistic thinking, but it is always aloof, so that no one can accurately explain the theme of its appeal. However, mere ambiguity cannot make a great song. The great thing about "One" is that in everyone's different interpretations, it will not appear lame - on the contrary, it can bring people the same philosophical thoughts and emotions.

From the perspective of a narrative poem, "One" interprets the true love in the world of "mutually supporting each other and never leaving" in a heartfelt and moving way. It is a dialectical thinking about love at this time: "One love, one life /When it's one need, in the night / We're one ,we're not the same / Well we hurt each other, then we do it again / We're one, we're not the same/ We got to carry each other, carry each other”. At this time, "One" seems to be clearly telling the deepest understanding of "love", appealing that love is not a need, but a kind of "two people" who are like "one person" and are inseparable. Don’t give up. Love always comes with commitment and responsibility. Two people must walk firmly on the road of love and how they should treat each other and love.

Compared to the understanding of ordinary music fans, U2 fans are more inclined to regard this song "One" as a song dedicated to the band itself by U2 during a turbulent period. At that time, the U2 band was facing an unprecedented test of cohesion. Bono once said that each member of the U2 band has independent creative ability, and he was just "modestly" pushed to the position of the band leader by his partners: "I think everyone is already aware of The Edge's guitar. I know it very well. Without his ethereal and brilliant guitar sound, U2 would probably be called U1. Both Larry and Adam are not very expressive people, but their instrument skills are very famous in the industry. In fact, at first I He is the only guy in the band who almost only knows how to sing. "When four musicians with distinctive personalities come together, short-term sparks of inspiration may bloom easily, but it is not so easy to establish the musical journey of the four-person group in the long term. easy. "One love, one life, one life you got to do what you should / We're one, but we're not the same / We got to carry each other, carry each other..." The same lyrics, at this time But it presents a completely different meaning. At this time, "One" seems to be the song that the band dedicated to itself. It is also a philosophy of "way to get along" - everyone is different, and we even don't want to be with each other. But sometimes we have to be together to survive in this world, so what do we need? Are they stubbornly continuing to persevere ("one life you got to do what you should"), or are they respecting each other's differences? Tolerate each other’s differences? Accept each other, advance and retreat together

However, these are still just the tip of the iceberg of many interpretations. The theme of "One" appeal seems to be more inclined to the political humanities that U2 has always been concerned about under the band's many hints. Topic - Eliminate racial discrimination and increase humanitarian assistance to Africa. Since Bono attended the G8 summit, Bono and U2 have raised their attention to a new level in reducing the national debt of African countries and increasing humanitarian financial assistance to Africa. Bono once transformed into a social activist. From the Pope to Bill Gates to President George W. Bush, he constantly tried to help Africa's political economy from the hands of the most authoritative people in the world's religious, economic and political landscape. Equality and humanitarian aid strive for every possible ounce. Countless people do not believe that rock music will be the savior, but Bono has been practicing it, and U2 has been practicing it. The purpose of rock music is struggle, the struggle for equality and freedom.

From this perspective, "Have you come here for forgivenese/Have you come to raise the dead/Have you come to play Jesus/To the lepers in your head" is obviously a response to the leader of the American black civil rights movement, Martin Luther King. King's famous speech: "Love is a temple, love's a higher law/ you ask me to enter, but then you make me crawl" is a strong irony that the political and economic powers' aid to Africa is in name only, and the indifference of empty slogans - -Love is a temple and a supreme law, which must be based on true equal treatment. “One life, with each other/ Sisters, brothers/ One life, but we’re not the sane/ We got to carry each other”, from this perspective, is clearly an ardent hope for world unity. People of all races and countries belong to the same world and should support, accept and support each other.

In fact, the interpretation of "One" is far more than this. Just the three MVs directed by ANTON COBIJN in Berlin have derived a new argument: "One" is a narration of post-war history. The relationship between East Germany and West Germany, a subtle Berlin Wall, two "countries" with the same roots... This is "One". In the eyes of ten people, there are ten completely different "Ones", and therefore, I Know that you must have your understanding - We're one, but we're not the same.