Come On
The Verve Lyrics


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I must be feeling low
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
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

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

Overall Meaning

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

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

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



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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



All comments from YouTube:

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

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This song alone basically proves this band's greatness.

BjorksChauffeur

Anyone else get shivers down their spine with this?Amazing...

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