It has been known to have many meanings. it could be about an unconventional sexual encounter and the attendant feelings of confusion and guilt. but, it is about, basically, when one gives in to the devil's "calls," and promises shelter, clothes, water, etc., but, it really turns out to be a big disguise, and you realise that he has given you nothing he promised. or, on a more down-to-earth stance, it can be about a misleading lover, who makes promises, but doesn't keep them.
katie duncan nick_tiger_baby
yahoo.com (contributed before the 20:th of February 1998)
In an interview with Hot Press in Dec. 1987, Bono said the following "the album is almost incomplete. [...] Trip Through Your Wires doesn't make that much sense without Sweetest Thing."
Eric ejj1geneseo.edu ( 4:th of March 2000)