"I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" is a song by the Irish rock band U2, released as the second single from their 1987 album The Joshua Tree. The song blends rock and gospel influences and expresses a theme of spiritual yearning and searching
. The lyrics describe a journey of striving and seeking, with lines like "I have climbed the highest mountains, I have run through the fields, only to be with you," yet the narrator still has not found what they are looking for. This reflects a sense of ongoing quest and incomplete fulfillment despite various experiences
. Musically, the song features Bono's high-register vocals, chiming arpeggios by guitarist The Edge, and choir-like backing vocals which enhance its gospel feel. It was critically acclaimed, reaching number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and becoming one of U2's most iconic tracks
. The song has been widely covered and remains a significant piece in U2's catalog, symbolizing a universal search for meaning and spiritual fulfillment
. In summary, "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" is a spiritually themed rock song by U2 about an ongoing search for deeper meaning and fulfillment that has not yet been achieved
