They expressed their feelings through music. the famous band U2 He surprised his followers by publishing yesterday, April 8, a new song dedicated to the Ukrainians, victims of the war with Russia. The song was titled “Walk On Ukraine”.
In the video clip, leader Bono appears together with the band’s guitarist, The Edge, singing the song a cappella. The video is in black and white and, in the description, U2 writes a long message.
What is U2’s message behind their new song “Walk On Ukraine”?
The mythical group that was born in the mid-1970s usually uses music to show its position on different social issues such as the coronavirus pandemic. On this occasion, he used his voice to make visible the victims of the war with Russia.
“The brave people of Ukraine are fighting for their freedom, and ours, in the face of unspeakable violence and an unjust invasion. More than four million people, mostly women and children, have had to flee for their lives, a population almost the size of Ireland.
He also urged different authorities to take action. “World leaders must stand up and support Ukrainians now… Those who are fighting and those who have fled… And support refugees everywhere, who have been forced from their homes and lands. #StandUpForUkraine”, says U2.
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