Make It
The Verve Lyrics


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Hey my friend are we gonna make it till Monday?
Another Friday night waiting for a revelation
I can see a million faces in the condensation

In a moment you'd changed
Things weren't the same
You were talking at me not with me
And your tongue was burning up in flames
Are you coming back? Are you coming back?
When Monday comes you'll be alone with
The whole world staring at you

Hey my friend are we gonna make it 'til Monday?
Hey my friend friend you better leave now I'm gonna go my own way
You said I suffer from inner frustration

In a moment you changed
Things weren't the same
You were talking at me not with me
And your tongue was burning up in flames
And when you turn him off
Where does he go?
Where've the years gone?
I don't no




Hey my friend are we gonna make it 'til Monday?
Hey my friend are we gonna make it 'til Monday?

Overall Meaning

The Verve's song Make It Till Monday is a song that is a reflection of the anxieties that people have before facing a new week. It is vaguely reminiscent of the anxieties and uncertainities that people have leading up to a Monday, where they are unsure if they can handle the stresses of an upcoming work week. The chorus of the song repeats the question "Hey my friend are we gonna make it till Monday?" which represent the fears and anxieties of the person in question. The song also speaks to a fear of being left alone, with lines like "When Monday comes you'll be alone with the whole world staring at you" and "Are you coming back? When Monday comes you'll be alone."


The song also touches on themes of friendship and abandonment, with the repeated phrase "Hey my friend" suggesting that the person singing may have been abandoned or betrayed by someone they cared about. The lyrics "You said I suffer from inner frustration/ In a moment you changed/ Now things weren't the same" suggests that the singer has faced criticism from someone they trusted, which has made them feel isolated and alone.


Overall, Make It Till Monday is a poignant and introspective song that delves deep into the fears and uncertainties of the human condition in the face of an uncertain future.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey my friend are we gonna make it till Monday?
Expressing the anxiety and uncertainty of the future, wondering if they will be able to survive until Monday.


Another Friday night waiting for a revelation
Spending a typical Friday night in anticipation of something life-changing, hoping for some kind of epiphany or realization.


I can see a million faces in the condensation
Feeling overwhelmed by the world around them, as if a million people are staring back at them through the mist of condensation.


Hey my friend you better leave now
Warning a friend that their paths may diverge, and that they should go their separate ways before things get uncomfortable or strained.


I'm gonna go my own way
Asserting their independence and personal autonomy, insisting that they will follow their own path regardless of anyone else's influence.


You said I suffer from inner frustration
Recalling a past disagreement or argument, where someone accused them of being internally conflicted and struggling with themselves.


In a moment you changed
Reflecting on a sudden shift in the situation, where someone's mood or behavior changed unexpectedly and dramatically.


Now things weren't the same
Describing a sense of loss or confusion, where the shift in the behavior of others has left them feeling out of place or disoriented.


You were talking at me not with me
Feeling ignored or disrespected, as if someone were speaking solely to make themselves heard, rather than engaging in a dialogue or conversation with them.


And your tongue was burning up in flames
Portraying someone as being overly emotional, angry, or passionate, using the metaphor of their tongue on fire to illustrate their heightened state of arousal or distress.


Are you coming back?
Questioning whether someone who has left will return, expressing a sense of longing or hope for their eventual return.


When Monday comes you'll be alone
Anticipating a sense of isolation or loneliness, as if all others will have moved on while they remain stuck in place or left behind.


With the whole world staring at you
Inferring a sense of pressure or expectation from others, where they feel as if the gaze of the world is bearing down on them and judging their actions or choices.


Better leave now
Reiterating the earlier advice to leave immediately, emphasizing the need for a fresh start or disentanglement from negative circumstances.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: NICK MC CABE, PETER SALISBURY, RICHARD ASHCROFT, SIMON JONES

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Ross8908

No words for this.. reminds me of weekend sessions with my mates when we were younger. Just pours back the memories... Incredible feeling

betti gurl

ohhh my    I cant believe how good this makes me feel.  it was a shroomin time. oh man I can still feel it awesome thank you guys

James Kelly

Fuccking beautifully tremmmmendous

Ash Media

This is so damn good, I've never heard this played live and it is even better than I expected. What a true gem.

faz09

Not sure if I've ever heard such a funky version of this song before. Amazing!!

Mark Toombs

I agree with u 100 percent

verve92

This album changed my whole approach to guitar after playing for 15 years. Saw them live at the Troc in Philly back in '93. McCabe is a MASTER of effects.

Graveyard Poet

verve92 Storm in Heaven is my favorite album of all time.

Topal Glangus

I miss the Troc.

Den Brodie

Just a magical time being a verve fan back in 93

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