This generation of music is one reason. Music has lost its way. People have forgotten what true talent and beauty sounds like. Glad we still have Ashcroft and a few others.
Always loved Ashcroft, his voice is unbelievable but I've got even more into him since I've got into lyrics, he's a genius and up there with the best lyricists of all time I think.
Even Noel wouldn’t say he’s a better songwriter than Ashcroft. Back in the day, Noel had a lot of admiration for Richard Ashcroft. In one way it’s a shame that The Verve aren’t more widely known but then I don’t know if Richard Ashcroft would want it like that. Don’t think he liked the fame etc
This may be the most depressing song ever. Listen closely to the lyrics and what he means. That life is pointless and not worth living... Add the fact that RA's voice is so powerful and you can hear the pain, sorrow and genius all in one song. Top stuff!
Yes. So deeply depressing, and yet so important as a human to at least contemplate the reality of life from this angle. Although I'm a happy and grateful young person, this song really spoke to me of the darker part of existence, and helped me grow up in that way, as I'm sure it did for many others. The last few lines are especially telling and relatable - after all the "you come in on your own and leave on your own, forget the lovers you've known and your friends on the road", we finally get - "lies... got to get rid of this hole inside", repeated until the ending silence. However resigned we may become to our loneliness, in the very end we will yearn painfully, desperately, for connection with others to save us from the bare, lonely meaninglessness of 'real life' on some level. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, one love
Love this acoustic version best. Had similar heartache as mr Ashcroft. Dad died same age kick out home same age. He got me frew my darkness thanx. Inspired me to write too. Check out merry go round Rosco. Just ruff acoustic but ideas there. Peace world x
Just (May 2018) saw him in Boston, playing solo opening for Liam Gallagher (who was poor). He opened with this, and he still has it. Well worth your time if he's touring near you.
[G]Tell me what you've seen[Cadd9] Was it a [E7add2]dream? [Cadd9]Was I in it? [G]Life seems so obscen[Cadd9]e Until its [Em]over Who [Cadd9]knows? [G]All I want is som[Am7]eone Who can [Cadd9]fill the hole In the [Em]life I know [G]In between life and de[Am7]ath When there's nothing [Cadd9]left Do you [Em]want to know? You come in on [Cadd9]your own [Em]And you leave on your own [Cadd9]Forget the lovers you've known [Em]And your friends on the road
What a beautiful song thankyou to the artist and thanks to God for giving us such a talented man on earth ,the afterlife isn't easy at least I'm not alone
Tell me what you've seen Was it a dream? Was I in it? Life seems so obscene Until it's over Who knows? All I want is someone who can fill the hole In the life I know In between life and death When there's nothing left Do you wanna know? You come in on your own And you leave on your own Forget the lovers you've know And your friends on your own Tell me if it's true That I need you You are changing I've seen this road before down on this floor It is hurting me All I want is someone Who can fill the hole In the life I know In between life and death When there's nothing left Do you want to know? You come in on your own And you leave on your own Forget the lovers you've know And your friends on your own You come in on your own And you leave on your own Forget the lovers you've know And your friends who have told Lies I've got to get rid of this hole inside Lies I've got to get rid of this hole inside I'm coming in on my own I'm coming in on my own I'm coming in on my own Lies I've got to get rid of this hole inside Lies I've got to get rid of this hole inside Lies I've got to get rid of this hole inside Lies I've got to get rid of this hole inside Lies I've got to get rid of this hole inside
Loneiness, pain , alienation, regret, guilt, desperation and numbness are real human emotions. There's a story behind them..a reason. Always remember you're loved. Reach out to Jesus. You have a reason, a purpose. Give it all to him. "Whenever you feel unloved, unimportant or insecure, remember to whom you belong" Ephesians 2:19-22 "Therefore I say to you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it and it will be yours" Mark 11: 24
"Tell me is it true, that I need you; you are changing..." so sad because it is so true...a once potent love withering like a rose in the sun is the saddest thing in the World FACT x l4e x
On your own. Tell me what you've seen Was it a dream? Was I in it? Life seems so obscene Until it's over Who knows? All I want is someone Who can fill the hole In the life I know In between life and death When there's nothing left Do you wanna know? You come in on your own And you leave on your own Forget the lovers you've know And your friends on the road Tell me if it's true That I need you You are changing I've seen this road before Down on this floor It is hurting me All I want is someone Who can fill the hole In the life I know In between life and death When there's nothing left Do you want to know? You come in on your own And you leave on your own Forget the lovers you've know And your friends on the road You come in on your own And you leave on your own Forget the lovers you've known And the friends you have told Lies I've got to get rid of this hole inside Lies I've got to get rid of this hole inside Yeah, coming in on my own I'm coming in on my own I gotta get rid of this hole inside I'm coming in on my own I gotta get rid of this hole inside I gotta get rid of this hole inside I gotta get rid of this hole inside I gotta get rid of this hole inside I gotta get rid of this hole inside...
(The) Verve were to 1994/5 what the Doors, Love and Velvet Underground were to 1966/7. They all were definitely part of a wider scene but also so obviously distinct from it. Great music and great bands during those early to mid 90s times but no one sounded like the Verve or had the same degree of poetic soulfulness apart from I guess Spiritualized. Ashcroft and Jason Pierce are just made different, true soul legends in my opinion producing amazing art with their bands
We do it on our own people, don't run from yourself get to know yourself. Lifes better when ya do. Got to do it on your own people know one will do it for you. Peace punk mc
