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  Bono's Bible | Biblical Allusions in U2 Songs

SALOME

Give you half what I got...
It's a promise
Salome
The king said to [Salome], "Ask me for anything you want, and I’ll give it to you." And he promised her with an oath, "Whatever you ask I will give you, up to half my kingdom." Mark 6:22-23 NIV
Salome
Shake it shake it shake it 
Salome...
​Won't you dance for me?
When the daughter of Herodias came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his dinner guests. Mark 6:22 NIV
Baby please slow down
Baby I feel sick
Don't make me stick to my promise
At once the girl went to Herod. She said, “I want you to give me the head of John the Baptist on a plate now.” Herod was very sorry. He had to do it because of his promise and because of those who ate with him. At once he sent one of his soldiers and told him to bring the head of John the Baptist. The soldier went to the prison and cut off John’s head. Mark 6:25-28 NLV
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