Desire

Lyrics

Read the lyrics and recording notes for this version at U2Songs.

Song Propaganda

The documented history below belongs to the song's original single or specifically named recording/video—not automatically to this album's mix, live performance or re-recording. Single-era reference: 1988.

Chart positions

• Ireland — Singles peak: 1 Source
• UK — Singles peak: 1 Source
• US — Billboard Hot 100 peak: 3 Source

Certifications

• UK — BPI: Silver Source
• US — RIAA: Gold Source

Grammys & other honours

• 1989 Grammy — Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal Source

Checked 2026-09-11. A missing entry means not established here, not necessarily that the song never charted or won an award.

Recording context

Part studio album, part live document, Rattle and Hum follows U2 further into blues, gospel and American roots music. Its 17 tracks include covers and collaborations as well as new U2 songs.

Exact recording source — U2SongsOfficial release — U2.com