U2 - Get On Your Boots Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was 'Get On Your Boots' released?

   The song 'Get On Your Boots' by U2 was released as the lead single from their 2009 album 'No Line on the Horizon' on January 19, 2009. A physical release followed on February 14, 2009.

2. Who directed the music video for 'Get On Your Boots'?

   The music video for 'Get On Your Boots' was directed by Alex Courtes, who previously co-directed U2's videos for 'Vertigo' and 'City of Blinding Lights.' The video features the band performing against a backdrop with military, astronomy, and feminist imagery.

3. What inspired the lyrics of 'Get On Your Boots'?

   Thematically, 'Get On Your Boots' is inspired by Bono's experience of taking his family on vacation to France and witnessing warplanes overhead at the start of the Iraq War. Some lyrics are from the perspective of a man writing to his first love about this experience.

4. Why did 'Get On Your Boots' receive mixed reviews?

   Critics were divided on 'Get On Your Boots' due to its complex structure, merging multiple musical ideas. Some found its energetic style effective, while others felt the song was cluttered. The mixed critical reception was attributed partly to the song's multi-layered musical approach and possibly its release as a lead single.

5. What chart positions did 'Get On Your Boots' achieve?

   Upon release, 'Get On Your Boots' peaked at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart and topped the Scottish Singles Chart. It also reached number five on the Canadian Hot 100. The song entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number 37, marking U2's final top-40 single in the U.S.