Where the Streets Have No Name is a powerful and anthemic song by U2, released in 1987 as the third single from The Joshua Tree. The song opens with a distinctive guitar riff and builds up to an epic climax, capturing the band's energy and passion. The lyrics evoke a sense of longing and escape, with Bono singing about a place where social divisions and labels don't exist. Where the Streets Have No Name has become a concert staple for U2, often serving as the opening song for their live shows, and is widely regarded as one of their greatest achievements.