U2’s Songs of Innocence: Track 7 — Raised by Wolves

The Garden Tarts continue their Songs of Innocence track-by-track playlist with “Raised by Wolves,” a tense, dark, and powerful song that brings the album’s heavier themes into sharp focus. In this episode, they talk about the real-life violence that inspired the song, its connection to “Bad,” and why this track feels so visceral and immediate. They also dig into the lyrics, the guitar work, the live performance energy, and the way the song reflects the trauma and history running underneath the album. It’s one of the most intense tracks on Songs of Innocence, and the conversation gives it the weight it deserves. Follow along with The Garden Tarts as they go song by song through U2’s Songs of Innocence.