U2 alters 'Pride' lyrics to pay tribute to Israeli Festival massacre victims. Details here

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Israeli festival. The band dedicated the song to those who perished, referring to them as the «stars of David.»

Bono, the band's lead singer, urged the crowd to sing for the music-loving souls who were enjoying the Supernova Sukkot festival in Israel. He emphasized their shared love for music and their playful, experimental nature, addressing them as «our kind of people.»

He acknowledged the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza, recognizing the seeming incongruity of singing a song about non-violence. He stressed that their prayers had always been for peace and non-violence. He also expressed their sorrow and anger over the tragic event.

Bono adapted the lyrics of «Pride,» replacing the reference to Martin Luther King Jr.'s death with a mention of the Israeli massacre. He sang, «Early morning, October 7, the sun is rising in the desert sky. Stars of David, they took your life but they could not take your pride,» before leading into the chorus.

The attack at the Supernova festival, near the Gaza Strip border, involved rocket attacks, gunfire and sniper shots by terrorists. The aftermath saw over 260 bodies recovered by rescue agency Zaka, with more still unaccounted for, among the 3,500 concert attendees.

The performance of «Pride» was part of a setlist shift during U2's Sphere show, featuring songs from various stages of their career. It followed «I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For» and preceded «MLK,» another song inspired by Martin Luther King Jr., in a poignant tribute to the festival's victims.

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What inspired U2 to change the lyrics of «Pride» during their Las Vegas show?
U2 modified the lyrics to honor the music fans tragically killed at the Supernova Sukkot festival in Israel, in response to