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U2 – Scarlet (1981) | Track profile | Dork

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Scarlet

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Scarlet

Release date: 12th October 1981

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About This Track

'Scarlet' by U2 is a song on the 1981 album 'October'. Lyrically, it is built around repeated exhortations to “rejoice”, with the chorus returning after an instrumental break. The effect is buoyant and devotional, like a hymn stripped back to its central celebration.

"Scarlet" is a track by U2, from the album October, released 12th October 1981. Full lyrics are available below.

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Lyrics

Scarlet

[Chorus]

Rejoice

Rejoice

[Instrumental Break]

[Chorus]

Rejoice

Rejoice

Rejoice

Rejoice

[Outro]

Oh, rejoice

Rejoice

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1981

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12th October 1981

Release year

1981

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