Two of Ireland’s biggest exports over the past quarter of a century have been U2 and Westlife.
At first glance and listen, you might think that they’re quite different, but on paper can you tell you difference between their lyrics?
1. If there is a light you can't always see,
And there is a world we can't always be
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2. I'm too shy to ask, I'm too proud to lose, But sooner or later I gotta choose
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3. Some find it in the face of their children,
Some find it in their lover's eyes
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4. Then I am still and wait here in the silence,
Until you come and sit a while with me
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5. I have kissed honey lips,
Felt the healing in her finger tips
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6. Will it make it easier on you, now,
You got someone to blame?
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7. I'm only human, sometimes I make mistakes (make mistakes),
If you forgive me, I'm gonna do what it takes
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8. Some people say,
That everything has got its place in time,
Even the day must give way to the night
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9. Through the storm, we reach the shore,
You give it all but I want more
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