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)
Lucky Man
The Verve Lyrics
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More or less
It's just a change in me
Something in my liberty
Oh, my, my
Happiness
Coming and going
Watch my fever growing
I know just where I am
But how many corners do I have to turn?
How many times do I have to learn
All the love I have is in my mind?
Well, I'm a lucky man
With fire in my hands
Happiness
Something in my own place
I'm stood here naked
Smiling, I feel no disgrace
With who I am
Happiness
Coming and going
I watch you look at me
Watch my fever growing
I know just who I am
But how many corners do I have to turn?
How many times do I have to learn
All the love I have is in my mind?
I hope you understand
I hope you understand
Oh, no no no no no no no no no
Gotta love that'll never die
Happiness
More or less
It's just a change in me
Something in my liberty
Happiness
Coming and going
I watch you look at me
Watch my fever growing
I know
Oh, my, my
Oh, my, my
Oh, my, my
Oh, my, my
Gotta love that'll never dies
Gotta love that'll never died
No, no
I'm a lucky man
It's just a change in me
Something in my liberty
It's just a change in me
Something in my liberty
It's just a change in me
Something in my liberty
Oh, my, my
Oh, my, my
It's just a change in me
Something in my liberty
Oh, my, my
Oh, my, my
The lyrics to the song Lucky Man by The Verve convey the idea that happiness is not an external factor but an internal one. The lead singer expresses that he has found contentment within himself; a happiness that is not dependent on anything else but his state of mind. He believes that the love he has is within his own mind, and that despite the challenges he encounters, he is a lucky man with fire in his hands. The song's chorus reinforces this message of self-awareness and acceptance, as he muses on the idea that happiness is a change within himself, something in his liberty that has shifted.
The lyrics also suggest that the lead singer is comfortable with who he is, and he feels no shame in being himself. He is naked and smiling, free to be himself, and no one can take that away from him. The idea that he is a lucky man is reiterated throughout the song, signifying that he understands how fortunate he is to have found this type of happiness and contentment.
Overall, Lucky Man is a song about self-awareness, self-acceptance, and the search for true contentment. It is a reminder that the key to finding happiness lies within oneself, and that external factors cannot bring lasting joy.
Line by Line Meaning
Happiness
The state of feeling content and fulfilled
More or less
To some degree or another
It's just a change in me
One's own perspective can greatly impact their level of happiness
Something in my liberty
Feeling free and uninhibited contributes to one's happiness
Oh, my, my
An expression of happiness/joy
Coming and going
Happiness is not a constant state; it can come and go
I watch you look at me
Observing others can impact how one feels about themselves
Watch my fever growing
One's happiness intensifies as they become more excited about life
I know just where I am
One is self-aware and knows their current state of being
But how many corners do I have to turn?
Life is unpredictable and it can be difficult to know what direction to take
How many times do I have to learn
Life is a continual learning process
All the love I have is in my mind?
One's perception and thoughts can influence how they experience love
Well, I'm a lucky man
Gratitude for one's blessings and good fortune
With fire in my hands
Feeling empowered and passionate about life
Something in my own place
Having a sense of belonging and comfort in one's surroundings
I'm stood here naked
Vulnerability contributes to a deeper level of self-understanding and acceptance
Smiling, I feel no disgrace
Finding joy in oneself and not feeling ashamed of who they are
I hope you understand
A desire for others to empathize with one's feelings and experiences
Oh, no no no no no no no no no
An expression of disbelief and/or hopelessness
Gotta love that'll never die
Love that endures through challenging times
I know
A sense of assurance and awareness
Gotta love that'll never died
A repeated emphasis on the strength of love
No, no
An expression of disagreement or disappointment
It's just a change in me
An acknowledgment that happiness comes from within
Oh, my, my
An expression of happiness/joy
Lyrics Š O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Richard Ashcroft
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LYRICS:
Happiness, more or less
It's just a change in me, something in my liberty
Oh, my, my
Happiness, coming and going
I watch you look at me, and watch my fever grow
And I know just where I am
But how many corners do I have to turn?
How many times do I have to learn
All the love I have is in my mind?
But I'm a lucky man
With fire in my hands
Happiness, something in my own place
I'm stood here naked, I smile and I feel no disgrace
With who I am
Happiness, coming and going
I watch you look at me, watch my fever grow
And I know just who I am
And how many corners do I have to turn?
How many times do I have to learn
All the love I have is in my mind?
I hope you understand
I hope you understand
Oh yeah
You know, you know, you know, you know
You know, you know, you know, you know
Got a love that'll never die, no, no (you know, you know)
Happiness more or less
It's just a change in me, something in my liberty
Happiness, coming and going
I watch you look at me, watch my fever grow
And I know
Oh, my, my
Oh, my, my
Oh, my, my
Oh, my, my, my, my, my
We got a love that never dies
I got a love that'll never die
No, no
And I love you, man
Yeah
It's just a change in me
Something in my liberty (don't think, don't, don't think I'm lying)
It's just a change in me
Something in my liberty (don't think, don't think I'm lying, I'm trying)
It's just a change in me
Something in my liberty
Oh, my, my
Oh, my, my
It's just a change in me, something in my liberty
Oh, my, my, my, my, my, my (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
I said oh, my, my, my, my, my
@BJ-eh1un
Happiness, more or less
It's just a change in me, something in my liberty
Oh, my, my
Happiness, coming and going
I watch you look at me, and watch my fever grow
And I know just where I am
But how many corners do I have to turn?
How many times do I have to learn
All the love I have is in my mind?
But I'm a lucky man
With fire in my hands
Happiness, something in my own place
I'm stood here naked, I smile and I feel no disgrace
With who I am
Happiness, coming and going
I watch you look at me, watch my fever grow
And I know just who I am
And how many corners do I have to turn?
How many times do I have to learn
All the love I have is in my mind?
I hope you understand
I hope you understand
Oh yeah
You know, you know, you know, you know
You know, you know, you know, you know
Got a love that'll never die, no, no (you know, you know)
Happiness more or less
It's just a change in me, something in my liberty
Happiness, coming and going
I watch you look at me, watch my fever grow
And I know
Oh, my, my
Oh, my, my
Oh, my, my
Oh, my, my, my, my, my
We got a love that never dies
I got a love that'll never die
No, no
And I love you, man
Yeah
It's just a change in me
Something in my liberty (don't think, don't, don't think I'm lying)
It's just a change in me
Something in my liberty (don't think, don't think I'm lying, I'm trying)
It's just a change in me
Something in my liberty
Oh, my, my
Oh, my, my
It's just a change in me, something in my liberty
Oh, my, my, my, my, my, my (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
I said oh, my, my, my, my, my
@craigwindram7597
Always loved this song but the day I was given the all clear from cancer at Manchester Royal I walked into Cafe Nero and this was playing, extra special.
@Michael-on4ti
Damn that is awesome Craig.
@gamblingman
brilliant
@marieseller8508
Amazing xxx
@fergusotoole6676
Super đđđ
@shawncheney1496
That's so awesome!
@theseeker4408
I was 32 when this brilliant masterpiece was released. One month after a horrible drug overdose. This song was key instrumental in my recovery, and continues to be to this day. 24 years drug free, and definitely a Lucky Man !
@panzermatt
well thats a great comment! cheered me up. good man. god bless you sir
@jaynietee000
Well done Seeker. â¤ď¸ Lovely light in a cold dark world. Spread the happiness. đđ
@niledunn4641
Fair play to you brother, it's hard overcoming addiction đ