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With a Spanish chorus: U2 released their new song "Streets of Dreams"
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With a Spanish chorus: U2 released their new song "Streets of Dreams"

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Irish rock band U2 released their new song "Streets of Dreams," featuring a chorus in Spanish.
  • The song is the first preview of their upcoming album, their first in nine years, and includes a music video filmed in Mexico City.
  • The video was shot in the Plaza de Santo Domingo, with fans gathering despite a storm, and features a social theme with lyrics about justice.

Irish rock band U2 has unveiled "Streets of Dreams," their latest single, which notably incorporates a chorus sung in Spanish: "La calle, la calle del sueรฑo." This release marks the first glimpse of their forthcoming album, their first in nine years, scheduled for publication later this year.

The accompanying music video was filmed in Mexico City during the band's visit for the Street Child World Cup 2026 final. Shot near the Plaza de Santo Domingo, the recording drew hundreds of fans despite inclement weather, including a severe thunderstorm that disrupted power. A local family provided refuge for the band members, allowing them to continue filming from their apartment balcony.

The video features the band performing on a bus adorned with graffiti by Mexican artist Chavis Mรกrmol. The front of the vehicle displays "La calle de los sueรฑos," a Spanish translation of the song's title. The track itself carries a strong social message, with lyrics like "Justice an obsession on the street of dreams."

Produced by Jacknife Lee, "Street of Dreams" harks back to U2's signature sound. The band is approaching its 50th anniversary, having formed in Dublin when drummer Larry Mullen Jr. posted a notice seeking musicians. The single is now available on digital download and streaming platforms.

Justice an obsession on the street of dreams

โ€” U2A lyric from the socially conscious song 'Streets of Dreams'.
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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.