 U2's clownish frontman. “I’m really liking how the Euro is faring against the dollar right now,” explains Hewson. “I think this next album and tour will give me the…what’s the word I’m looking for…the fiery sword to cut through this bureaucratic bullshit and save this world of ours. I’ve never claimed to be a saint, but I wouldn’t object to a little mention somewhere in history. I’ll just let my music and political appearances speak for themselves. You decide.” Hewson’s timely peace signs during photo-ops and energetic, lip-synched concert performances have placed him squarely into the cradling arms of uneducated public opinion. “I think Bono’s just great,” says U2 fan Erin Gutz. “If he wasn’t so Irish, I’d definitely ask him out.”
Hewson admits that his “Rock Star” status can be somewhat of a distraction, but he maintains his convictions like a pelican in a sushi bar. “I see this next album as another step towards global enlightenment. I can’t believe I’m doing this, but I really want to let the world know that I’m still writing on its behalf. I’ll just read you a few lines from our title track, “World Bank Boogie”. With all our stacks of green, pink, silver, and gold
Paper dolls and stock options to hold
Is it any wonder we decided to fold
When the Joker trumps the King
Iraq becomes Ironic
And the poor decide to sing
It’s a World Bank Boogie
Yeah
It’s a fucking World Bank Boogie
It’s a World Bank Boogie
Yeah
It’s a fucking World Bank Boogie Beautiful, Bono. Beautiful. |
