After that band's demise in 1999, Ashcroft began his solo career, releasing Alone with Everybody in 2000, Human Conditions in 2002 and Keys to the World in 2006. He performed vocals for the track Lonely Soul on UNKLE's 1998 release Psyence Fiction and his voice can also be heard on the The Chemical Brothers' album Come With Us track The Test.
He is good friends with Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher and Coldplay's Chris Martin (whom Ashcroft thanks for 'letting me be myself again'), and occasionally plays as support at Oasis and Coldplay concerts, including the European and second UK legs of Coldplay's 'Twisted Logic Tour'. He recently described himself as 'the best support act you'll ever see'. The Oasis track "Cast No Shadow" is dedicated to him. Chris Martin introduced him as "the best singer in the world" when he performed "Bitter Sweet Symphony" (which Martin called "the best song in the world") with Coldplay at the London Live 8 concert in 2005. On his second album Human Conditions The Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson guest stars on the song Nature is the Law.
Ashcroft is married to Kate Radley, ex-Spiritualized keyboard player.
C'mon People
Richard Ashcroft Lyrics
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nothing in life is turning me on
but I still see clearly, when I see you smiling
you know nothing seems to fit
I couldn't see my way through this shit
when every single second of my waking day
thinking of you
you never know
that I am alive
I am alive
I want to grow
there are so many things I can do
just like falling in love with you
so take my hand now understand now
you can come here too
c'mon people we're making it now
yeah yeah yeah
c'mon people we're making it now
yeah yeah yeah
but today I worked it out
I got something I can shout about
someone who believes in all the things I'm thinking
but where have you gone
where have you gone
I'll never know
that I am alive
I am alive
I want to grow
there are so many things I can do
just like falling in love with you
so take my hand now understand now
you can come here too
c'mon people we're making it now
if only you could be with us
The lyrics to Richard Ashcroft's song "C'mon People" depict a person who is feeling stuck in their life but can see clearly when they are with someone who makes them happy. The opening lines "Sometimes I feel like I can't move on, nothing in life is turning me on" reveal the singer's sense of stagnation and disillusionment with life. However, when they see the person they are thinking of smiling, they can see clearly and find some happiness. The lines "you know nothing seems to fit, I couldn't see my way through this shit" express the singer's feeling of being lost and unable to find their way.
The chorus "c'mon people we're making it now" is a call to action, to take control and make changes in their lives. The singer wants to grow and do things, including falling in love with the person they are thinking of. The lines "there are so many things I can do, just like falling in love with you" reveal the singer's desire for growth and connection.
The song ends on a bittersweet note, with the singer feeling as though the person they are thinking of has gone missing. The lines "but where have you gone, where have you gone, I'll never know" express the singer's sense of loss and uncertainty. The final plea, "if only you could be with us", shows the singer's desire for that person to come back into their life.
Overall, "C'mon People" is a song about feeling stuck, but also about hope and the desire for growth and connection. The song encourages listeners to take action and make changes in their lives, while also acknowledging the struggle that comes with trying to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I feel like I can't move on
At times, I experience the feeling that I am stuck, unable to proceed to the next phase of life.
nothing in life is turning me on
There are no exciting or refreshing experiences in my life, making me feel like everything is dull and monotone.
but I still see clearly, when I see you smiling
Despite my situation, seeing you smile gives me clarity and a sense of purpose.
you know nothing seems to fit
Nothing seems to be the right thing for me and nothing seems to be going right as well.
I couldn't see my way through this shit
I am struggling to find a way forward through this unwanted and pointless difficulty.
when every single second of my waking day
Throughout my waking existence and every moment, I am constantly thinking and feeling a certain way.
was thinking of you thinking of you
I spend most of my time thinking about you and obsessing over you.
you never know
You might not be aware of how much I am thinking about you.
that I am alive I am alive I want to grow
I want to embrace life fully and grow as a person.
there are so many things I can do
There is an abundance of opportunities available to me.
just like falling in love with you
One of the many opportunities I have is to fall in love with you.
so take my hand now understand now you can come here too
Come and join me, take my hand and let us enjoy what life has to offer together.
c'mon people we're making it now yeah yeah yeah
Let's move towards a positive future together as a community.
but today I worked it out
I finally found a solution today.
I got something I can shout about
I am excited to tell everyone about my solution.
someone who believes in all the things I'm thinking
I found someone who shares the same beliefs and thoughts as me.
but where have you gone where have you gone I'll never know
Even though I found someone who believes in the same things as me, I am unsure of where you disappeared to.
if only you could be with us
It would be great if you could be here and embrace life with us.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: RICHARD ASHCROFT
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The Man alligator
Two amazing vocalists whose sound instantly transports me back to better days.
Wayne Orourke
Great post. Agree 100%
Ben Siswick
I hear you brother, 100%
mike
Spot on mate
bobbymcd
@mike DAMN, I WAS ABOUT TO WRITE THOS EXACT 3 WORDS :)
Alan Forsyth
Copycats. Ripping off the four told. Shame shame
Matt Ashton
Liam once said 'If me and Ashcroft do something together it'll blow people's minds' yep Liam it has blown my mind ... this is awesome
Ian G.
2 of the best front men of the last 20 years.👍🙏🏴
ann-marie titler
Correct richard from my home town
Gordy Wheeler
Does it actually get any better than this. Two songsters in harmony remodelling a great song.