This track is an alternative version of "XXX.," U2's collaboration with Kendrick Lamar, which featured on the Compton MC's DAMN album. Bono repeats the "XXX" chorus early on in this song.
The song starts with a spoken word segment by Kendrick Lamar inspired by the Beatitudes, eight blessings recounted by Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew. Blessed are the bullies For one day they will have to stand up to themselves Blessed are the liars For the truth can be awkward U2 and Kendrick Lamar also teamed up for the Songs of Experience track "Get Out of Your Own Way," which again features some rhymes by the Compton MC inspired by the Beatitudes.
Bono's three verses are a more political take on his "XXX" chorus where he sings: It's not a place This country is to me a sound of drum and bass You close your eyes to look around In this track's second verse he sings: It's not a place This country is to me a thought That offers grace For every welcome that is sought
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