Originally posted by RattleandHum1988:I think this song is fantastic. It's super fresh from them and very coastal and awesome. Makes me think of the beach and a sunset and is very poppy and great.
The song is about the first time U2 were in Los Angeles back when they were in their early 20s. You can actually read up on their experience in U2byU2.
Originally posted by ahn1991:As a native Southern Californian, I have to say that this song actually encapsulates the feeling of Southern California (feels like Santa Monica or San Diego). That being said, I really like all aspects of this song, but I can see how others might not be able to connect with it.
9/10 (because I'm Californian).
Originally posted by germcevoy:Don't like the Santa Barbara repeats at the start but this one is a grower.
Originally posted by LikeASong:Still too much synth for me but I will like it live I think