Beginning with a psychedelic sound indebted to space rock and shoegazer music, by the mid-1990s the band had released several EPs and two acclaimed records. They also endured name and lineup changes, breakups, health problems, drug abuse and various lawsuits. The band's commercial breakthrough was Urban Hymns and its single Bitter Sweet Symphony, which became a massive worldwide hit.
Soon after this commercial peak, the band quit amid creative struggles within, and Ashcroft went onto a successful solo career. Tong briefly joined Blur as a replacement for Graham Coxon. It is rumored that Simon Jones did a studio album with Ari Pap of the Floor Monks called 'Aint Nothing To It' and was never released because they both had bigger projects going on at the time. Close family and friends assure us its a fabulous indie/rock/alternate album and they really wish it would have been released.
The Verve were chosen to close the 2008 Glastonbury festival which they did with a set based on the classic 1997 album 'Urban Hymns'.
Discography:
A Storm in Heaven • 21 June 1993 • #27 (UK)
A Northern Soul • 3 July 1995 • #13 (UK)
Urban Hymns • 29 September 1997 • #1 (UK) #23 (US)
Forth • 25 August 2008 • #1 (UK) #23 (US)
Come On
The Verve Lyrics
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I talked to god in a phonebox on my way home
I told you my answer
I left you my dreams on your answering machine
Come on
Let the spirit inside you
Don't wait to be found
Let the spirit move you
Let the waves come up
They'll fuse you
I never met no one to deny a sound
I must be going insane
I called the doctor so he can relieve
He's got a little pill for me
Just a little luxury
Help me through my day
Come on
Let the spirit inside you
Don't wait to be found
Come along with our sound
Let the spirit move you
Let the waves come up
They'll fuse you
I never met no one to deny our sound
Come on
Come on
Come on
Come on
There's only one life
There's only one life
Let it go
Let it go
Let it go
This is a big
Fuck you!
This is a big
Fuck you!
Come on!
Come on now
The lyrics of The Verve’s song “Come On” are deeply personal, raw, and full of emotion. In the first few lines, Richard Ashcroft sings “I must be feeling low, I talked to God in a phonebox on my way home.” These lyrics suggest that the singer is at a very low point in his life and he is reaching out to a higher power to seek guidance and support. He then goes on to say “I told you my answer, I left you my dreams on your answering machine.” Here, Ashcroft is speaking directly to someone he cares about, telling them his decision or solution to whatever problem he is facing. The second verse reveals that the singer feels like he is going insane and has called a doctor for help, describing the medication he’s given as a “little luxury” to help him get through his day.
The chorus of the song is a call to action for the listener to allow the music to move them and uplift their spirits: “Come on, let the spirit inside you, let the waves come up, they’ll fuse you, I never met no one to deny a sound.” It is a message of hope and encouragement to let go of the negativity and embrace the music to feel better. The final lines of the song, “This is a big fuck you, come on now” are defiant and assertive, urging the listener to rise above their problems and take control of their life.
Line by Line Meaning
I must be feeling low
I am currently feeling down and depressed
I talked to god in a phonebox on my way home
I figuratively reached out to a higher power during a moment of deep introspection and despair
I told you my answer
I confided in someone regarding a decision or response I came up with
I left you my dreams on your answering machine
I shared my aspirations and ambitions with another person in the hopes that they might support me in achieving them
Come on
I am urging someone to join me in an endeavor or to adopt a certain attitude
Let the spirit inside you
I encourage someone to listen to their innermost self and let their desires guide them
Don't wait to be found
I caution someone against passivity and encourage them to take action
Come along with my sound
I am inviting someone to share in my creative expression or to appreciate my art
Let the spirit move you
I advise someone to embrace spontaneity and allow their intuition to guide them
Let the waves come up
I encourage someone to take risks and embrace change
They'll fuse you
I imply that new experiences or challenges can positively transform individuals
I never met no one to deny a sound
I have yet to encounter someone who does not appreciate music as a form of communication and self-expression
I must be going insane
I am experiencing extreme mental distress and feel like I am losing control
I called the doctor so he can relieve
I sought out professional treatment to alleviate my symptoms
He's got a little pill for me
I am being prescribed medication to alleviate my symptoms
Just a little luxury
I understand that the medication might not solve all of my problems but it is a necessary comfort at this time
Help me through my day
I need support to make it through the struggles of daily life
There's only one life
I acknowledge the preciousness and brevity of existence
Let it go
I suggest that someone release negative thoughts or experiences and embrace the present moment
This is a big fuck you!
I am declaring my defiance against societal norms or oppressive forces
Come on now
I urge someone to act or react immediately
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TREMAINE NEVERSON, DONNIE SCANTZ, EZEKIEL LEWIS, JAMAL JONES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ricardo Santana
must be feeling low
I talked to god in a phone box on my way home
I told you my answer
I left you my dreams on your answering machine
[Chorus]
Come on
Let the spirit inside you
Don't wait to be found
Come along with my sound
Let the spirit move you
Let the waves come up
They'll fuse you
I never met no one to deny a sound
[Verse 2]
I must be going insane
I called the doctor so he can relieve
He's got a little pill for me
Just a little luxury
Help me through my day
There's only one life
There's only one life
Let it go
Let it go
Let it go
This is a big
Fuck you
This is a big
Fuck you
Come on
Come on now
Limits98
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I must be feeling low
I talked to god in a phone box on my way home
I told you my answer
I left you my dreams on your answer machine
[Chorus]
Come on
Let the spirit inside you
Don't wait to be found
Come along with my sound
Let the spirit move you
Let the waves come up
They'll fuse you
I never met no one to deny a sound
[Verse 2]
I must be going insane
I called the doctor so he can relieve my pain
He's got a little pill for me
Just a little luxury
Help me through my day
[Chorus x2]
[Outro]
There's only one life
There's only one life
Let it go
Let it go
Let it go
This is a big
Fuck you
This is a big
Fuck you
Come on
Come on now
JPP15
Everything in this song is perfect. The singing, the lyrics, the guitar riffs, the versatile drumming, the groovy bass
Diego Stone
totally agree
jerm B
Urban Hymns was well known, but still undervalued. This is perhaps one of the best records ever made.
Jason Hill
Totally agree
Niki Guymer
Certain to get the juices flowing
Great lyrics!
Come on!!
L
Yes it is. Come on!
Paul Thorne
I agree. I have started listening to this album after a break of 20 years and was surprised just how good it is
Diego Stone
Yeah I listen to this song almost every day I love it
Realest Shirts
This song alone basically proves this band's greatness.
BjorksChauffeur
Anyone else get shivers down their spine with this?Amazing...