1) Dutch hardcore punk… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Dutch hardcore punkrock group from the city of Utrecht. Risen from the ashes of Total Demise, Cruel Intentions is all about raw and catchy punkrawk. Combining classic hardcore punk with a more contemporary melodic flavour, CI's tunes are written to swing and slam to.
2) Kick ass drum 'n bass producer.
3) Bad tag for the movie's OST.
Bittersweet Symphony
Cruel Intentions Lyrics
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Trying to make ends meet, you're a slave to the money, then you die
I'll take you down the only road I've ever been down
You know the one that takes you to the places where all the veins meet, yeah
No change, I can change, I can change, I can change
But I'm here in my mould, I am here in my mould
But I'm a million different people from one day to the next
Well, I've never prayed but tonight I'm on my knees, yeah
I need to hear some sounds that recognize the pain in me, yeah
I let the melody shine, let it cleanse my mind, I feel free now
But the airwaves are clean and there's nobody singing to me now
No change, I can change, I can change, I can change
But I'm here in my mould, I am here in my mould
And I'm a million different people from one day to the next
I can't change my mould, no, no, no, no, no
Have you ever been down?
I can't change it you know, I can't change it
'Cause it's a bittersweet symphony, this life
Trying to make ends meet, trying to find some money, then you die
I'll take you down the only road I've ever been down
You know the one that takes you to the places where all the veins meet, yeah
You know I can change, I can change, I can change, I can change
But I'm here in my mould, I am here in my mould
And I'm a million different people from one day to the next
I can't change my mould, no, no, no, no, no
I can't change my mould, no, no, no, no, no
I can't change my mould, no, no, no, no, no
You've got to change my mould, no, no, no
(It's just sex and violence, melody and silence)
(Gotta, can't change my violence, melody and silence)
(Gotta, can't change my violence, melody and silence)
(I'll take you down the only road I've ever been down)
(Gotta, can't change my violence, melody and silence)
(I'll take you down the only road I've ever been down)
(Gotta, can't change my violence, melody and silence)
(Been down)
(Ever been down)
(Can't change my violence, melody and silence)
(Ever been down)
(Ever been down)
(Ever been down)
(Have you ever been down?)
(Have you ever been down?)
(Have you ever been down?)
(Have you ever been down?)
(Have you ever been down?)
The lyrics to Bittersweet Symphony by The Verve talk about the struggles of life and trying to make ends meet while being a slave to money. The chorus, "Cause it's a bittersweet symphony, this life", implies that life is like a symphony, with both bitter and sweet moments. The line, "I'll take you down the only road I've ever been down, You know the one that takes you to the places where all the veins meet" talks about being stuck in a cycle of life and taking the same path that leads you to the places where all the difficulties meet.
The second verse talks about being stuck in a "mould" and being unable to change who you are. The singer says that he is "a million different people from one day to the next", implying a sense of confusion and uncertainty about his identity. He also mentions that he has never prayed before, but he is on his knees now, indicating that he is in a state of despair and looking for some form of solace. The line, "But the airwaves are clean and there's nobody singing to me now" suggests that there is a lack of connection and community in the world.
Overall, the song portrays a sense of disillusionment with life and a yearning for change and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
'Cause it's a bittersweet symphony, this life
Life is a mixture of both happiness and sadness, a beautiful song with both sweet and sour notes.
Trying to make ends meet, you're a slave to the money, then you die
The struggle to survive is perpetual, and we’re all slaves to money, which ultimately results in death.
I'll take you down the only road I've ever been down / You know the one that takes you to the places where all the veins meet, yeah
I’ll take you along the same path I’ve been on to meet the darkness inside; where all the meanings blend and intersect.
No change, I can change, I can change, I can change / But I'm here in my mould, I am here in my mould / But I'm a million different people from one day to the next / I can't change my mould, no, no, no, no, no
I have many faces and many desires, and I can still be the same; I’m limited by my own desires and my own limitations.
Well, I've never prayed but tonight I'm on my knees, yeah / I need to hear some sounds that recognize the pain in me, yeah / I let the melody shine, let it cleanse my mind, I feel free now / But the airwaves are clean and there's nobody singing to me now
I need help, though I never ask for it; I’m seeking songs that will empathize with me and ease my pain, but I can’t find any.
Have you ever been down? / I can't change it you know, I can't change it
Have you ever experienced this? I can neither change it nor pretend it hasn’t happened.
You know I can change, I can change, I can change, I can change / But I'm here in my mould, I am here in my mould / And I'm a million different people from one day to the next / I can't change my mould, no, no, no, no, no / I can't change my mould, no, no, no, no, no / I can't change my mould, no, no, no, no, no / You've got to change my mould, no, no, no
I can change and be different, but I’m limited by my previous experiences and habits, so you need to help me be a new person.
(It's just sex and violence, melody and silence) / (Gotta, can't change my violence, melody and silence) / (Gotta, can't change my violence, melody and silence)
Life, essentially, is just about sex and violence, and music is just a moment of silence amidst it all.
(I'll take you down the only road I've ever been down) / (Gotta, can't change my violence, melody and silence) / (I'll take you down the only road I've ever been down) / (Gotta, can't change my violence, melody and silence)
I’ll take you to the same place where I found love and hate, and music was my only salvation.
(Been down) / (Ever been down) / (Can't change my violence, melody and silence) / (Ever been down) / (Ever been down) / (Ever been down)
Have you felt the acme of pain? Can you relate to my tale of life's brutality?
(Have you ever been down?) / (Have you ever been down?) / (Have you ever been down?) / (Have you ever been down?) / (Have you ever been down?)
Have you ever been at the lowest point of your life when you thought everything is lost? Have you ever felt the aching desire to be understood in your pain?
Contributed by Sadie K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@regulusarcturus
Bittersweet Symphony is honestly one of the best songs ever made.
@bittersweetbaby8646
I know right! It's so underated!
@regulusarcturus
@@bittersweetbaby8646 Indeed. And Cruel Intentions is also quite underrated as well.
@bittersweetbaby8646
@@regulusarcturus omg it is!
@justindaniels1315
Fun fact; what's truly Bittersweet about this song is that the Verve didn't even own the rights to it until last year after being sued by the Rolling Stones
@clincpb8903
Particularly if it is performed by Richard Ashcroft !
@indiefairy4093
ah yes,time to cry over and over remembering the last scene
@bittersweetbaby8646
I know😭😔
@carah8094
The fact that they have kids in real life ❤️
@Jiltedin2007
This song is a masterpiece!