Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I was a sailor, I was lost at sea
Under the waves, before love rescued me
I was a fighter, I could turn on a threat
Now I stand accused of the things I've said
[Verse 2]
When love comes to town, I'm gonna jump that train
When love comes to town, I'm gonna catch that flame
Maybe I was wrong to ever let you down
But I did what I did before love came to town
[Verse 3]
I used to make love under a red sunset
I was making promises I would soon forget
I was pale as the lace on my wedding gown
But it left me standing before love came to town
[Verse 4]
I ran into a juke joint when I heard the guitar scream
The notes were turning blue, I was dazing in a dream
As the music played, I saw my life turn around
That was the day before love came to town
[Verse 5]
When love comes to town, I'm gonna jump that train
When love comes to town, I'm gonna catch that flame
Well, maybe I was wrong to ever let you down
I did what I did before love came to town
[Verse 6]
I was there when they crucified my lord
I held the scabbard when the soldier drew his sword
I threw the dice when they pierced his side
But I've seen love conquer the great divide
[Verse 7]
When love comes to town, I'm gonna catch that flame
When love comes to town, I'm gonna catch that train
Maybe I was wrong to ever let you down
But I did what I did before love came to town
[Verse 8]
When love comes to town, I'm gonna catch that train
When love comes to town, I'm gonna catch that flame
Maybe I was wrong to ever let you down
But I did what I did before love came to town (When love came to town)
Written by: Adam Clayton, David Evans, Laurence Mullen, Paul David Hewson