Rosalía Inspires U2’s New Song

Spanish singer-songwriter Rosalía has become the muse for a new track by the legendary Irish rock band U2. In their 15th album, ‘Carnaval de Luz,’ the band dedicated a song titled ‘The Mirror Maker (Rosalía)’ to the 34-year-old artist. Known for her recent album ‘Lux,’ which features lyrics in 14 languages, Rosalía adds a touch of classical elements alongside the London Symphony Orchestra.

Bono, the lead singer of U2, explained the band’s unique choice: ‘We normally write songs about people in jail or past heroes. But this time, it’s about celebrating an extraordinary artist.’ The collaboration was facilitated through mutual acquaintance Penélope Cruz, who also helped with Spanish translations for the song. Each chorus ends with a line that pays homage to Rosalía: ‘In your dancing we learn how to pray/ Rosalía, make the world go away.’

Rosalía shared her excitement in a recent appearance on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,’ where she talked about her interaction with Bono. ‘It’s amazing, as I grew up listening to his songs,’ she said, followed by singing a line from U2’s ‘With or Without You.’