Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own

This is a tribute to Bono's father Bob Hewson who died in 2001. Bono sang it for the first time at his father's funeral; it reflects on their tense relationship until just before his death, when Bono claims they became closer than ever before.

This was released as a single in every other part of the world except the US, where "All Because of You" was released in its place.

Bono's father enjoyed Opera music and used to sing as a hobby. This explains the line, "You are the reason the Opera is in me."