"City of Blinding Lights" is a song by rock band U2 and the fifth track on their 2004 album How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb. It was released as the album's third single on 6 June 2005. The song was partially inspired by New York City in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks, and the band's experience in playing there. The underlying theme of the lyrics reflects lost innocence. Since its release it has become a live staple of U2 concerts...
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City of Blinding Lights
Award-Winning Work
Awards Won:
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Grammy Award for Best Rock Song Winners
- 2001
- 2002
- 2003
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- 2005
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