The Verve (originally Verve) was an English alternative rock band. The band… Read Full Bio ↴The Verve (originally Verve) was an English alternative rock band. The band was formed in 1989 at Winstanley College, Wigan, Greater Manchester, England, by vocalist Richard Ashcroft, guitarist Nick McCabe, bassist Simon Jones and drummer Peter Salisbury. Simon Tong later became a member. The band originally split in 1995, but reunited in 1996 to great commercial success. They split once more in April 1999. The band reunited once more in June of 2007, but this reunion was short lived, despite the release of the album Forth in 2008, and the band split again in August 2009.

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)

The Drugs Don't Work
The Verve Lyrics

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All this talk of getting old
It's getting me down my love
Like a cat in a bag, waiting to drown
This time I'm comin' down

And I hope you're thinking of me
As you lay down on your side
Now the drugs don't work

They just make you worse
But I know I'll see your face again

Now the drugs don't work
They just make you worse
But I know I'll see your face again

But I know I'm on a losing streak
'Cause I passed down my old street
And if you wanna show, then just let me know
And I'll sing in your ear again

Now the drugs don't work
They just make you worse
But I know I'll see your face again

'Cause baby, ooo, if heaven falls, I'm coming, too
Just like you said, you leave my life, I'm better off dead

All this talk of getting old
It's getting me down my love
Like a cat in a bag, waiting to drown
This time I'm comin' down

Now the drugs don't work
They just make you worse
But I know I'll see your face again

'Cause baby, ooo, if heaven falls, I'm coming, too
Just like you said, you leave my life, I'm better off dead

But if you wanna show, just let me know
And I'll sing in your ear again

Now the drugs don't work
They just make you worse
But I know I'll see your face again

Yeah, I know I'll see your face again
Yeah, I know I'll see your face again
Yeah, I know I'll see your face again
Yeah, I know I'll see your face again

I'm never going down, I'm never coming down
No more, no more, no more, no more, no more
I'm never coming down, I'm never going down
No more, no more, no more, no more, no more
I'm never going down, I'm never coming down
No more, no more, no more, no more, no more
I'm never coming down, I'm never going down
No more, no more, no more, no more, no more

I'm never coming down, I'm never going down
No more, no more, no more, no more, no more

Overall Meaning

The Verve's song "The Drugs Don't Work" expresses a mood of melancholy and resignation. The song seems to be about coping with the imminent death of a loved one, as well as struggling with personal issues such as addiction. The first stanza of the song sets the tone, describing the feeling of being overwhelmed and helpless, like a "cat in a bag" waiting to drown. The singer acknowledges the harmful effects of drugs and the realization that they do not work, but the hope of seeing the loved one's face again gives him the strength to go on.

The second stanza of the song reflects on the singer's past experiences and regrets, particularly in relation to his old neighborhood. He expresses a willingness to perform for the loved one and is hopeful of seeing them again. The chorus reinforces the futility of drugs in providing a cure for the singer's problems, but the prospect of seeing the loved one's face again is a powerful motivator.

Overall, "The Drugs Don't Work" is a poignant reflection on love, loss, addiction, and the inevitability of death.

Line by Line Meaning

All this talk of getting old
The constant reminder that we are aging and our time is running out is depressing me.

It's getting me down my love
This is lowering my mood and affecting how I feel about you.

Like a cat in a bag, waiting to drown
I feel trapped and helpless, as if I'm about to die, but in a slow and painful way like drowning.

This time I'm comin' down
I am finally coming to grips with the reality of my situation, and it's hitting me hard.

And I hope you're thinking of me
I wish you would remember me, even if it's just for a moment.

As you lay down on your side
This could be a reference to the end of a relationship, when two people no longer lay beside each other in bed.

Now the drugs don't work
I have lost faith in the power of medication to cure my emotional pain.

They just make you worse
Taking drugs has only exacerbated my problems instead of easing them.

But I know I'll see your face again
Even though I am feeling down, I have hope that I will be reunited with you again someday.

But I know I'm on a losing streak
I am experiencing a series of setbacks and should expect more disappointment in the future.

'Cause I passed down my old street
I have revisited places that had significance in our relationship, which has brought back memories and emotions.

And if you wanna show, then just let me know
If you would like to meet up and talk to me, please reach out to me.

And I'll sing in your ear again
I will use my music as a way to connect with you and express how I feel.

'Cause baby, ooo, if heaven falls, I'm coming, too
No matter what happens, I will always be there for you, even in the worst of circumstances.

Just like you said, you leave my life, I'm better off dead
If you were to leave me, I would be so distraught that I might as well be dead.

Yeah, I know I'll see your face again
This line adds emphasis and reinforces the idea that there is hope for a reunion in the future.

I'm never going down, I'm never coming down
I will try my best to stay positive and not let my emotions drag me down.

No more, no more, no more, no more, no more
This repetition represents a determination to move forward and not look back.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICHARD ASHCROFT

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@Pride317

2y↑385

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
All this talk of getting old
It's getting me down, my love
Like a cat in a bag
Waiting to drown
This time I'm coming down

[Verse 2]
And I hope you're thinking of me
As you lay down on your side
Now the drugs don't work
They just make you worse
But I know I'll see your face again

[Chorus]
Now the drugs don't work
They just make you worse
But I know I'll see your face again

[Verse 3]
But I know I'm on a losing streak
Cause I passed down my old street
And if you want a show
Then just let me know
And I'll sing in your ear again

[Chorus]
Now the drugs don't work
They just make you worse
But I know I'll see your face again

[Bridge]
Cause, Baby, ooh, if heaven calls
I'm coming too
Just like you said
You leave my life
I'm better off dead

[Verse 1]
All this talk of getting old
It's getting me down my love
Like a cat in a bag, waiting to drown
This time I'm coming down

[Chorus]
Now the drugs don't work
They just make you worse
But I know I'll see your face again

[Bridge]
Cause baby, ooh, if heaven calls
I'm coming too
Just like you said
You leave my life
I'm better off dead

But if you want a show
Then just let me know
And I'll sing in your ear again

[Chorus]
Now the drugs don't work
They just make you worse
But I know I'll see your face again

[Outro]
Yeah, I know I'll see your face again
Yeah, I know I'll see your face again
Yeah, I know I'll see your face again, oh Lord
Yeah, I know I'll see your face again, oh Lord

I'm never coming down, I'm never coming down
No more, no more, no more, no more, no more
I'm never coming down, I'm never coming down
No more, no more, no more, no more, no more
I'm never coming down, I'm never coming down
No more, no more, no more, no more, no more
I'm never coming down, I'm never coming down
No more, no more, no more, no more, no more
I'm never coming down, I'm never coming down
No more, no more, no more, no more, no more

All comments from YouTube:

@TheSuzanne92

5y↑11K

My dad died an alcoholic/drug user when I was 16 when I close my eyes I hear his voice singing this song. My dad wasn't perfect but he was my dad. ❤️

@1966vader

5y↑165

So sorry for your loss, :'(

@lisamcneill7459

5y↑52

❤️

@sanlorenzo7003

5y↑147

If my wee boys say the same thing I'll have died happy 💖🖤💖

@davidcann2550

5y↑45

Sorry to hear that so sad

@ryanleone5805

5y↑75

So sorry for your loss. You’ll see him again, someday. Promise. ❤️

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@patrickgallagher6285

33w↑202

My son is a single father he's only26 but has brain cancer,,this song tears me up,,,please say a prayer for Kyle

@millyjay-7271

32w↑1

Kyle is in my 🙏....😮

@Tityretupatulae

29w↑6

Of course 🙏🏻 🍀

@susanhoward47

25w↑6

I will pray for him x

@ShaunCollins-mz8cy

25w↑4

🙏

@lukedavy3543

25w↑4

Your son is in my prayers tonight💙

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@paulpaton1982

26w↑103

My brother died in 1997 and I avoided this song for over 20 years. I heard an Irish man sing it on karaoke whilst on holiday and it broke my heart but also filled it with joy..
I had to speak to him and tell him my story, me and the Irish man have been friends ever since.

Jason Kearney fae Dublin is that guy. .❤

@owenodonnell6069

9w↑1

sorry about your brother, and happy about your friend JK.

@daverowe6871

1y↑432

I think of my mum when i listen to this masterpiece... she had cancer for 16 years and had over 200 courses of treatment... in the end the drugs didnt work... she lived every day to the fullest.. love you mum ❤️

@619TheDoctor

1y↑14

I understand your words
Replace the word mum with dad and 16 years with 3 years
And I have the same comment as you
Much love to anybody in this boat
I always miss my dad and hope to one day see his face again 😢

@peterryan9951

51w↑6

A strong women . My own battled it for years. Sorry for your loss

@jayw804

49w↑7

I'm sorry for your loss mate , may she rest in peace and you cherish her memory 🙏

@paulpyro5955

49w↑6

That's exactly what the song is about as u probably know sorry for you loss

@mitzub666

47w↑2

❤❤

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@terrygribb9185

1y↑505

Probably one of the greatest songs ever written.

@pptthik

41w↑12

And very well produced.

@stevenclarke5606

29w↑13

It’s possibly one of the most emotional songs I’ve ever heard, it makes me cry.

@alvarosantos78

29w↑4

I don't know if it's one of the best, but it brings tears to my eyes every single time I listen to it. 😭

@terrygribb9185

29w↑4

@@alvarosantos78 Thats why its one of the greatest songs ever written.

@conorkelly666

14w

Good old Rod.

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@shaunhandley3050

1y↑792

Clean 4 years of heroin and when you've lived a life of addictive substances this song means much more and hits even harder. Much love to all those who've come through the other side and much love to those who haven't and prayers to those gone to a better place than the one they couldn't manage to live happily in ❤️

@stephenbutler6686

1y↑7

Amen 🙏

@stephenbutler6686

1y↑6

Yeah I got you 👍

@jepartington5766

1y↑8

Well done you 💙

@vidviewa

1y↑8

Congratulations on ur sobriety, Im so proud of you as you should be of yourself too. I wish Id have done it years ago but better late than never xxx

@jp3189

1y↑3

well done, hope you are in a better place now and all is good <3

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@SacredNonsense

3y↑2.6K

I'm seven months clean after almost four years of shooting heroin. My girlfriend of three years was unable to quit, and died of a heart infection three months ago. She was 23, with a 4 year old daughter. I remain clean, but struggle with suicidal ideation every single night and most days. However, I go off the street, and work a full time job. My music has been on the radio four weeks in a row, and I'm recording again. There is hope. You are more powerful than you can imagine.

@lastmaj

3y↑77

keep up the good work and drop links of your music here man
crossing my fingers for you

@irasemisborras4414

3y↑73

... I FEEL UR PAIN... LITERALLY. EXCEPT HE DIED FRM SUICIDE DUE 2 DEPRESSION/ADDICTION CONFLICT/ETC. & ALL THAT COMES W/IN THAT PACKAGE. I'M 3 DAYS CLEAN 2DAY. THANK U SO MUCH 4 SHARING. I WISH THERE WERE MORE PEOPLE LIKE U IN THIS WORLD. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL WORLD WE'D LIVE IN. UR A FUCKING WARRIOR. I COMMEND U. THANK U 4 GIVING ME HOPE. (I SO WISH I COULD HEAR UR MUSIC.)

@bloyal1513

3y↑37

@@irasemisborras4414 keep the fight up. You have to be stronger than you think possible but I promise there is a different world you are just starting to see. I'm rooting for you, this may be an old msg. but people are still reading this and are thinking of you. 👍❤🙏🐦

@anbechannel

3y↑23

Keep up the good work

@Violet-jy6qs

3y↑24

Stay well don't give up 😊

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@eileenmulligan1229

1y↑24

For my son who is in recovery keep strong and your faith my boy

@Tye84xx

1y↑930

We don't look for old songs, we look for the memories they carry

@realtormarketingqueen

1y↑6

This is so true! ❤

@richarddefino5743

1y↑4

Damn. That's so true. Well said

@michaelbrown865

1y↑3

Profound

@paulwhelan833

1y↑2

That is so true.

@SFErinRowe03

1y↑4

Dang. That just hit hard.

21 More Replies...

@johnhiggins2685

1y↑163

I lost my wife just over 2 years ago. Nothing to do with drugs and alcohol. But for some reason I listen to this now and I find it so emotional. Anyone who has lost someone through either drugs or alcohol or both my thoughts are with you. God bless.

@davidnavratil5349

1y↑14

I think the song is about his father dying of cancer. "The drugs don't work... I know I'll see your face again."

@hm2collins1

1y↑3

I read above your message a man who lost his mum to cancer. 200 rounds of Chemo. The drugs didn't work. SO I can 100% see it being so many different things. He has stated it isn't about Narcotics but something else. So perhaps his version is this type of loss. Although they definitely had no shortage of drugs during their run.. Still one of the most underrated, over talented groups, singers on the planet... Sonnet, Bittersweet Symphony, Lucky Man.. Many more on his solo album. Such a voice. It hits you right in the heart, gut or ballsack if you have one.

@tonto7726

1y↑4

I lost someone close to me brother, all we can do is go on with every day life no matter how hard it is.

@ronshort7820

27w↑1

Loss is loss. I am sorry for yours.

@moirakizito4828

24w

@@davidnavratil5349 yeah so sad

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@richardvandesande9395

1y↑142

Today saying goodbye to my niece. She choose to leave this life at the age of 27😢. As a recovering addict myself, I knew the pain she suffered. This song was always one of my favorites, and now it helps me to allow me to feel the pain and sadness. It's ok, her pain is over, she finally found peace. I will never forget the beautiful person you were, rest in power! I love you forever❤

@Carla-smile

52w↑1

Sterkte❤

@lotusreflections

50w↑1

❤

@samanthaanderson4957

44w↑2

Best wishes for the future you can do this be strong do it for your niece god bless you

@chloebennett7960

8w↑3

Powerful song. My dad used to sing this to me, he suffered with addiction. But now he's sadly passed away and this song just brings everything back 💔

@riley-1980

It's sad, and it's beautiful, courage, may your dad rest in peace ❤❤❤

@mohamadroviansah808

5y↑2.5K

I am dedicating this song for my father who passed away yesterday due to cancer. See you in eternity dad, we love you so much

@alicebejleri8240

5y↑19

Mohamad Roviansah im so sorry. Big hug!

@gavism

5y↑20

my cousins husband passed from cancer 2 days ago rip

@alicebejleri8240

5y↑1

GAVSTAAH 😓

@jackc3899

5y↑7

God bless you stay strong x

@gmac5112

5y↑9

Same boat dude my dad passed 4 years ago

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@Dissident_Rapture

36w↑119

there are really no words to describe how amazingly beautiful this song is..alot of personal meaning...for everyone who is struggling in anyway...my heart goes out to you.💜🖤

@pazzerelli

12w↑1

You just used two words ?? Amazing and Beautiful 😂😂

@gordonballard8222

2y↑49

1 day clean.
This song is riping a truth straight through my chest.

@damientuffnell8263

1y↑3

Hope you're still going strong

@hopeforpeace1

1y↑1

Bless you 🙏

@ShaunD-xu7pw

1y↑3

How's recovery going?stick it out mate or lose everything that you love & care for

@bettygriffin7981

52w

God love you. Be strong xx

@karenbrindle9210

35w

Well done keep goimg ,u will feel so much better xx

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@wesleytaylor6967

1y↑20

20 years on crack and heroin. Clean for five years now. It's hard when things get tough and not use but I'm still taking a day at a time. That's all we can do. ❤️

@MikeJones-pd8vn

Crack is vicious I've spent over 20 thousand dollars in 4 or 5 months. One word to sum it up more I need help.

@anderSalmond-37

11w

Same mate, as soon as I wake up that's all I think about, but been aff it for 7 weeks

@Stupidstoner

11w

Sucks being an addict mines for life. it Was heroin and crack for 13 years nothing beats a snowball sadly but been clean now 12 years but not 1 day goes by without having to fight it i just keep trading it for a less harmful addiction.😢

@raybradley7254

8w↑1

I'm sure this is about Richards dad passing and not his addiction. Though my heart goes out to all of you who commented on your lives. Much love to all ❤

@rachelplesnarski1933

1y↑13

I celebrate 7 yrs sober on the 21st after shooting heroin for 18yrs. Recovery is awesome. We do recover.

@Beelazebozo

Congrats. You rock

@Whistfulthinking

3y↑2.8K

This one goes out to everyone who is having a hard time. You'll get through it

@christinescarff4920

3y↑41

Thanks from all of us out here who find life very difficult at times !

@donaldwilliamson9127

3y↑10

Yes !!!!!

@sarahcellblockh1562

3y↑15

I sincerely hope so.

@alanbrown8667

3y↑16

I’m trying all the time

@Kayscastle

3y↑5

Thank you

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@SharonMagee

44w↑59

This song helped me as a young mother,beat pain killers,never looked back thank you verve ❤

@richardallen7297

30w↑1

I agree with you and yes you can feel the words in the song. I been 1 week clean off heroin still going strong. The heroin withdraw its f**king hurts through in and out my body. heroin is crap its masks the pain like a short pit stop but comes back. I am happy to hear you off pain killers. The painkillers are opiates like heroin well dome for you. your a good mother have my blessing love richard :)

@ronniecox5910

10w

Brill !

@stephenrodway8357

1y↑26

To everyone who reads this, You are doing a fantastic job.. keep being yourself and you'll be ok, I love you

@katiehutchins1794

1y↑1

This helped me more than you know-thank you❤

@stephenrodway8357

1y↑1

@@katiehutchins1794 Anytime :) X

@ericjackson9496

Peace and happiness brother 🤘

@Sandra-bx6yy

Thank you 😊

@Dsnow1010best

11w

Thank you so very much.

@Dave51677

36w↑10

to anyone having a bad time , don't give up you will get through it I believe in you

@user-th8sj5yo4t

33w↑3

Yes am having a really bad time as have got a much higher habit on crack and heroin the last fee weeks. Thankyou I'm not going to give up going to start again and try to get clean and stay clean

@RipleyhypnotherapyCoUk

2y↑107

One of THE best songs ever written, it means so much on so many different levels. It's just a masterpiece

@BarryGrant-uo6yh

42w↑1

Fucking brilliant.

@carlyturnbull6616

37w↑2

It is a very sad song, on a multitude of levels!

@harrysalt5277

29w↑2

One of the most underrated bands of all time they have many masterpieces, not just hits but all time classics not many groups can do that

@nmdon

17w↑8

My father's holding on to his life at this moment. There's no other song that's more appropriate as of the moment.

@calvancandy8384

6y↑3.4K

I lost my brother to heroin over 20 years ago when I was 14. I cried deeply tonight and I’m grateful I did - proper release. I love you John.

@Shirazauman

6y↑94

I hope you find peace brother....

@kinder0362

6y↑46

God bless ...to those who have gone to another paradise land...away from pain and hurt....blossom and rejoice new life....

@wholovesmeya

6y↑29

god bless you and bless the soul of your dear brother my friend

@calvancandy8384

6y↑16

Peppe Dilillo Amen to that thank you

@TheMimifur

6y↑21

Breaks my heart that there is so little help.

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@novamillar3264

1y↑147

I’m a recovering drug addict/alcoholic, and I’m 6 months clean. This song is how I felt every come down of the drink, meth, coke, mdma,pills etc. It hits home❤️

EDIT: it’s 2023, I’m out of psych wards for nearly a month which is a mile stone and IM 1 YEAR SOBER! Still going strong, fuck drugs man they are killing our communities and our people. Stay strong everyone Thankyou for all your heartfelt replies they mean so much may god bless each and every one of you. The drugs don’t work, remember that❤️🫶

@aryastark772

1y↑1

Sending love and strength to you!

@petergiesel3791

1y↑2

Oh I how I feel you Nova 🤗😞 hope you are ok 🇦🇺🦘✌️♥️💐🎈

@karolinadelmondes9764

1y↑1

Congrats babe! You can do this! Sending lotta love xoxo

@grahammurphy2046

1y↑1

No matter how long you have been recovering sweetheart you are still recovering. Much love to you for being strong! Keep it up!

@ThatChrissyGirl

1y↑1

You've got this ❤️

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@dillonjohn8549

46w↑49

As someone who's had drug issues off and on for years this song really speaks to me. People who don't understand never Will really get how hard it is to stay clean; especially in today's world.

@phenomenalwackywalrus

39w

so real-

@moisavictoria

39w↑1

So true

@richardvandesande9395

38w

One day at a time my friend! You are worth it❤

@kathis6840

34w↑1

It's so hard.

@richardallen7297

30w↑2

The normal people think Im still a junkie. the pain is all way there in me mate. I cry a lot have mood swings, temptation, boredom, etc lasts a long time. I will remain and stay strong and i never say die or give up. I find today's world is so complicated I agree with you and bless you thank you peace love from Richard :)

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@crazyrunner3419

15w↑11

This song means allot for me ! Recovery addict clean for 12 years now

@REDpurple1995

1y↑64

This tune hits the heartstrings hard and is a true masterpiece, please keep these tunes alive 💜

@siobhanmcgoldrick4549

50w

it does hit the heart string and makes me cry with love and people who died in my family also

@missg4238

29w↑23

It's crazy how a song can make me feel immediately emotional. Beautiful and outstanding work.

@brianjimenez1801

8y↑230

when my dad was going through chemo I'd hear this song and tear up. he lost his battle last year. cancer is a son of a bitch. its a vile thing

@CBDM777

8y↑9

We will all be together one day.

@brianfairlamb9725

8y↑1

So sorry to hear that

@connor25

8y↑1

lets hope so

@ramonexs9bm769

8y↑3

we all are here to suffer one way or another, like what CBDM777 said, we will be together someday.

@brew667

8y↑4

Best wishes to you and your dad mate.

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@eleegee

2y↑48

Makes me cry every time. I don’t even have anything personal to relate this to, no one close to me has suffered from drug addiction or anything of the sort. But this is still such a powerful song for me. I’ve been struggling with my mental health since a young age, sometimes music is all it takes to escape for a little while

@masonrume

38w↑1

Your mental health ain't a issue. It's how YOU my friend uses it.

@elenoyrisvasquez1156

34w↑1

❤

@Paapaagirl

30w

know this

@Pride317

2y↑385

@devanoiqbal0111

2y↑8

Thank you very much!

@riskimubarok8691

2y↑1

Thank you

@tarr.k

😌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@ivanhoegalahad

Danke❤

@alangrice2691

2y↑3

if youve been there you know what he was talking about see someone are you gonna score its all in your head me clean for 10 years had willpower split with my wife of 30 years because shes a bad crackhead no where to run no where to hide

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@joemulpeter6925

16w↑5

Drugs definitely don't work, I'm over 12 years clean now. Keep soldiering on🙏🤩

@saksblue5082

1y↑17

This song was my Dad's all time favorite. He used to sing along when I was a kid. Miss him so bad.

@paulfield4808

22w↑6

I've lived with type 1 diabetes for 59 years and yes the treatment has improved but still doing several injections a day living a life reliant on drugs this song says alot

@trevorbyron8181

4y↑393

My Beautiful daughter also succumbed to drugs...im still heartbroken. This beautiful song is dedicated to her...i hope everyone on drugs will finally beat it. I've listened to this endlessly...

@olivianichols1248

4y↑5

I experienced so much traumatic abuse growing up, I was never shown happiness. I was never shown love bc I guess just straight up no one wanted me. My entire family Hates my existence. I have my own two kids living with my mom and she was just so narcissistic and toxic. My life has always been so bad, there has always only been hate towards me when all I've ever wanted is to be accepted and loved. Easter my fiance had gotten into a really bad incident and I just had him stay with us even if everyone hates him to. My kids are our entire world and we became so lost and emotionally broken down that we started 💉all of the hard drugs. I was so heartbroken, she found out the day we had started our withdraw to stop. She kicked us out, made a lie case with her jickidy lawyer to get temporary custody of our precious babies, we wanted to kill ourselves instead we started back up on drugs, slept in our car. We have had so so many horrible things happen to us since and I have only seen my kids once, and my three year old asked me crying "mommy please I want to stay with you", and I couldn't let him and he was so upset with me. I miss them so much, I hurt so much losing them, my family used me to take my kids that they're emotionally abusive to. We're are now staying somewhere that we have two weeks till we're kicked out on the streets. And my body is litterally shutting down from no food/liquid /sleep binge in five days. I'm trying everything I can but I feel so alone. I'm scared, I'm sick, I'm broken beyond words, I pray we make it through this and a miracle will happen. We will die on streets in the condition we're in, bc we're also giving the drugs up. I have to try to get my family back and learn to be happy and give them everything that we didn't have. It's so so hard to hold on when you feel so much despair.

I had a feeling to tell you my story, I am so so sorry about your daughter, I wish she could've seen passed the pain. I wish I had someone anyone to love me and support me, I'm a good person just bc I made a bad mistake. I've on the verge on dying from all malnourishment from feeling so much pain. My babjes were stolen from me just to be told I don't love or care, if I didn't have them to fight for I'd already be dead. I would do anything to have support, vents, help, hugs, and love. I've never experienced it besides with mu fiance and kids but this world is so dark while people are literally loosing their battles.

I'm so sorry thank you for listening I just cry all the time, I'm in the most dangerous situation in my life and literally no one cares. I think that they're waiting for me to die so they can have my children. I hurt so so much, I feel so deeply for those who take their life bc it's to hard. I wish that this life wasn't so cruel. I don't even matter to anyone and that's so scary.

@dannycrow1096

4y↑6

Listen to colicchie addiction, more importantly ask her to listen as that song saved me from 18 years of crack and heroin addiction, it gave me hope. People do make it out of addiction with love and support

@katiewhitehead9510

4y↑3

So sorry for your loss x

@katiewhitehead9510

4y↑3

@@olivianichols1248 get your self to rehab or some form help I'm a addict in recovery u can do this

@suckmyhugerod

3y↑2

@@olivianichols1248 I was addicted to many things for a long time. It’s always the first couple weeks that are the hardest. Once the fog lifts, you’ll see the important things in life. You can do this!

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@vanessab6701

45w↑38

My best friend and me used to listen to this song all the time when we were addicted, fortunately I broke out of addiction and have been sober for about 6 years. Unfortunately she wasn’t able to beat addiction and passed away in march 2021. This song hits different now. ❤️

@dawnbriggs5648

45w

I am sorry about that hope you are OK it gets me going 2 sorry about your friend

@paredescax

2y↑48

After being afraid of ending up alone and let down in the process of trying to find love, at 38 I have just started to embrace what life has given me thus finding inner peace in myself. This song just made the perfect background for it.

@faraboverubies2526

1y↑3

Im in my golden years. I found love for the first time. Baby it's worth the wait.

@kennycollins9441

52w↑2

So good to hear about others happiness. Thankyou brother!

@DinkyDiTruBlu

49w

It can happen at any time. Pretty much have up on finding anyone.. you never know what's (or who's) around the corner..

@sean.butterworth

1y↑24

I cannot imagine any other voice singing this absolute masterpiece

@siobhanmcgoldrick4549

50w↑2

me niether richard is just the best no one else could do this song better

@martmart829

23w

Ben Harper (and The Innocent Criminals) sang it a very good way though.

@sarahcartwright254

2y↑10

My mum passed away from cancer in 2021 still watching her suffer with all the medication they could give & none worked this song brings back child hood memories for me now it's brings me such sadness. Best song written still ..

@rosevaleblue

sarah my heart goes out to you and your family.This song is so special to my family members.
This song totally sums up the financial cancerous non effect response.

@patrickpayne8330

22w↑4

To ALL beautiful but sad stories..I sympathy deeply.... in 2009...I had a fall..... then into a coma...given the last rights 3 times..... but..awakening I had guilt...why???....it took three + years to fight back to be where I am now to write this..... the message I give to ALL....NEVER EVER GIVE UP HOPE...for any and EVERY reason

@trinasmithdale10

3y↑2.4K

This was one of my dad's favourite songs ever. He would listen to it over and over when I was a teenager. He passed away one year ago today. Miss him always 😢

@virginiaknighten4687

3y↑56

Sorry for your loss. You know that you’ll see his face again. God bless.

@CS-og3di

3y↑28

One of my dads favourites too got
Me tearing up! Rest in peace to your father😭

@thebear5927

3y↑11

So sorry. It is a lovely song

@andrewwarence300

3y↑26

Thank you for sharing this.. My biggest fear is I wont live to see my son grow up.

@adelegrubb2737

3y↑13

A very dear person to me in my past loved Verve I didn't know how he felt and I couldn't help him😭

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@shevy7197

21w↑6

Into week 4 of withdrawal from an 11 year opium addiction, all i feel is pain, but in my heart im merry and joyful of change, this song speaks truth, even liked this before i was an addict, great song ❤ ✝️ xx

@Breezybeef

18w↑2

Good luck

@shevy7197

18w↑2

@@Breezybeef thank you very much indeed, I appreciate it, it will be week 7 tomorrow, so I'm very happy inside, still going through alot of symptoms though, but this has been life changing for me, I hope someone with the same problem gets some comfort from this ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ✝️ 👍 xxxxx

@cynthiaharding5378

15w↑2

great! keep it up! you can get through this...I did, I know it's different for everyone but take it one day at a time.

@shevy7197

15w

@@cynthiaharding5378 thank you very much for those kind encouraging words, it means alot, and I appreciate it, im just in to week 10 now, the physical symptoms are all nearly gone, but there seems to be a new battle in the mind to rehabilitate into a normal daily lifestyle, but just like you said, my mam and older brother tell me to take one day at a time and not look to far ahead, but the physiological side to the withdrawal is very hard, lots of new symptoms in my mind, but I've came this far, thank the lord, and my life is a million times better for it ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ✝️ 👍 xxxxx

@tharris4169

10w

Never give up stay strong and fight the demon drugs sending you lots of love from south Wales UK ❤️🌹❤️

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@staceyhickman9489

1y↑12

Just lost my grandad couple of days ago. Having a cry and a sing song. God this song touches my soul!

@siobhanmcgoldrick4549

50w

this is a song that hits me right in the heart aswel and am sure hes thinkin of you and he will see your face again one day hun i know how you feel

@emanuelherrerias4082

9w↑2

RIP Old man

@gayecosmicchic9755

13w↑3

I will be playing this at my sons funeral soon😢the power of music is awesome ❤

@kylejones6470

12w↑1

Am so sorry , my boy got taken from me too ❤love to you xxx

@ginger1531

1y↑18

I hope everyone reading this finds peace we're all in pain. just keep going you're stronger than you can imagine. I love you keep fighting❤️❤️🙏

@robvanleeuwen7443

4y↑1.6K

My 22 year old son commited suicide 1 week ago. Coming Saturday the live version by Richard Ashcroft will be played on my sons Funural. Rutger, we love you 😌

@McRingil

4y↑68

I`m his age, praying for him.

@justayoutuba5380

4y↑40

im sorry for your pain an loss my freind

@robertstobie3478

4y↑12

Really sorry to hear that Rob m8 :(

@Stromblad2211

4y↑13

So sorry for your loss... so sorry

@robvanleeuwen7443

4y↑8

@@McRingil Thank you very much🙏

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@user-dj6uh9up8g

23w↑4

To everyone out there ❤ don't give.
Up . There's light at the end of the tunnel 😊

@Psilocybin77

9w↑2

FYI this song isn't about "addiction" this is about Richard Ashcroft's feelings as his father lay dying and the medication wasn't helping.

@riley-1980

wow I didn't know until now, but it's still so strong

@hirakoshinji1594

48w↑13

My best verve song, 3 days ago made it 20 years since she passed. Cancer and heart issues , this song just reminds me about everything . So many drugs/treatments and it all didnt work.

@ThePallidor

19w↑2

An increasingly relevant song these days.

@kaleeh9167

33w↑3

My dad died he was a drug addict I was 6 years old 😢 I see pictures of him wishing he was still alive 😢😢😢

@arthurgreenwood991

4y↑378

My wife died of cancer 19 years ago. The drugs didn't work for her, chemo was too much. Miss her every day and I know I'll see her face again.

@juliehargreaves410

3y↑1

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@mattj9197

3y↑3

@@mirantieboreel1104 he’s lost his wife you div and you come out with shit like that ffs

@mirantieboreel1104

3y↑1

@@mattj9197 Hello, I'm Mirantie. My husband used my account to comment on the video. I have delete the comment. And I'm sorry if my husband tried to give a treat on this video. Once again, I'm sorry. Thanks for the replied. I read the notification and disappoint with my husband. I noticed the commentary is harassment.

@grizzy6522

3y↑3

Hey you will see her face again mate don't you worry just don't give up on life yet.

@fevmitch5745

3y↑3

she will be waiting for you fella. Hope you're getting through. <3

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@Dylanesque

2y↑2

My youngest son used to think the lyrics were "The trucks don't work"
I haven't seen or heard from him for years.
I don't know where he is or how he's doing or what he's doing.
But I listen to this track and he's with me.

@jamesmchugh2342

1y↑7

My late brother loved this song passed away in 2018 listing to this in January 23 with tears in my eyes

@lakhbirsinghanbid

42w↑1

Theres so many things i feel i want to say 🙏 i feel so much for you 🙏

@Tityretupatulae

29w↑3

He wrote the most beautiful song of all the Brit Pop saga

@n2nn2n57

21w↑2

I'm from Russia. This is my favourite band ❤...

@rrsport6420

1y↑6

17 month clean 🙌🙌🙏

@neelghai

4y↑1.7K

If you are watching this in 2021, then just remember that you are Strong and a Legend! 😉💯

@michaelheard3687

4y↑25

Drunk

@boulby658

4y↑2

Bande d'alcoolo

@archiehickox6518

4y↑15

You're the legend! Legend!

@lxnnxn430

4y↑7

Thanks mate😀

@kevindickerson714

4y↑10

And so are you

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@juliequinlan6564

47w↑4

My brother died recently and we are having the funeral on Friday. He went through chemotherapy for the fourth time after being in remission for 12 years. This last round of chemo put him into remission but had damaged all his major organs and he died a year after the cancer was in remission. This song resonates for me with the message that “the drugs don’t work they just make you worse, but I know I’ll see your face again”.

@lakhbirsinghanbid

42w

🙏

@charlotte7433

13w↑1

Love you dad! hope I’ll see you again. Such a strong minded man till his last breath ❤❤❤

@ghizzle14

10w

xxxxx

@joepublic7692

2y↑7

Speaking from 19 years (and counting) of chronic crack and heroin addiction, let me tell you just how emotional I get every time I hear this song . Very haunting Lyrics

@frankvincent6625

JOE PUBLIC hope you sort yourself my Brother 🙏🏻

@ghizzle14

we're with you brother

@MicheleRalloMRPhotoArt79

41w↑3

A Song that today put me back in time, long time ago... 😔

@silverbackakasherby2033

18w↑2

Peace, Love, and hugs to everyone out there

@RP-zm9kh

17w↑1

Thanks. You too.

@carloscoombs6160

5y↑740

The verve is underrated, there songs have meaning behind it and I think they deserve more recognition.

@rnr4ever_james669

5y↑9

Carlos Coombs nah they are popular even nowadays. I’m from Taiwan and my friends who likes UK RnR must know The verve.

@game1414

5y↑25

Not sure they are underrated. That year this song got to number 1, number 1 album, album of the year, band of the year, nominated for a grammy. They did good. As teenagers at the time everyone loved them.

@Art.by.Verleye.tattoos

Carlos Coombs amen

@NowhereMan7

4y↑13

Urban Hymns on CD is one of the most ubiquitous CDs ever. Along with Moby Play it is in just about every CD collection in the entire world. Bitter Sweet Symphony is one of the most played songs of the last 25 years.
If theres anything underrated about the Verve it sure isnt this album. In fact certain members hated how poppy they'd become and how far from their true sound they'd strayed in the name of commercial success. They regard the pre Urban Hymns era as the real Verve and I bet you dont even know one song from it.
Also, is it even possible anymore to find just one song anymore that doesnt have a "they were so underrated" comment under it? You can just say you like things if you like them. You dont have to call everything underrated. Its like a plague in the comment sections where everyone is affected by recency bias towards the song they are, or have just finished listening too.

@stewartmcjinnon6034

4y↑10

You're just late to the party.

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@andrewsadler5320

22w↑6

Such a powerful song, suitable for so many situations! I remember playing this over and over when my first dog passed 17 yrs ago

@starrystarrynight9980

1y↑14

Richard Ashcroft is truly special. You don't have to be depressed to appreciate his songs, you just have to have deep feelings and emotions to
be in touch with his wonderful song writing. I was lucky enough to see him at Manchester Arena some years ago, and will always have
wonderful memories of that. I just hope that he knows just how special he is, because he comes across as such an unassuming guy.

@Foxys1974

26w↑4

Working class British… ❤

@tariqkhan185

2y↑3

Reading all the stories here. Got my own. Lots of resilient people here. We will get through. And I like to think one day we will be reunited in a nicer place. And there will be ease.

@danielevans7664

2y↑1

That day is coming my friend

@rachaelchard7799

2y↑3

My mother's was a schizophrenic. I never realised the magnitude of her situation until l was older.. This track says everything.

@julieroseTenacity

5y↑829

I lost my son Scott to Heroin in 2006 he was 28 i loved him deeply, i love this song..

@jamescullen6973

5y↑12

Julie Rose 🌹 so sorry for your loss be strong 🙏🏻🙏🏻

@Lindberg1984

5y↑8

Sorry to hear about your son.. No parent should ever have to deal with losing a child.

@thedbq1

5y↑3

sorry to hear that.

@p117nrp

5y↑11

As a heroin user for over 20yrs you have my sincere sympathy.

@GeneralSherman64

5y↑2

My dearest sympathies my friend

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@Darkside_Diva

12w↑2

a beautiful reality song ❤

@paularnill9666

10w↑1

RIP Ad, you're sorely and deeply missed by many, especially those dearest. You were a good man

@ivanoTokic

39w↑2

this song has spirit of time it was created in, no cellphones, no corona, no wars, i loved those times.

@dejanstojakovic8891

12w↑1

Lost my dad last year to pancreatic cancer. This song makes me incredibly sad and gives me a relief from the pain. Thank you for this masterpiece♥️

@rhyskirkwood4168

46w↑2

I’m a recovering addict and it always seems to help me from wanting to use!! One day at a time ☯️👊🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@JoJo-rz9zx

4y↑73

Richard wrote this about his dad dying in hospital but it reminds me of my brother- he had battled cancer on and off for 20 years from a very young age. It was the doctors who told us literally 'the drugs are not working anymore' and they put a do not resuscitate on him. You were the best big bro a little sister could have!

@kingescobar4294

3y↑3

Hope you're keeping okay ❤

@reillywalker195

It's about his wife's father, actually.

@baz_7524

2y↑2

My big brother died of a heroin overdose about 8 years ago….he was a good man,with a good soul… .this song will always remind me of that. I miss him everyday.
I’m sorry i never told him how much I needed him.
When i think of him while listening to this song, i cry and smile… love you Joe x

@vikkib6337

2y↑3

My brother was an addict,he got clean.. then had a massive heart attack aged 24!! I hear him sing this even now💙rest in paradise bro xxxxx love & miss you 🙏see you up there

@Bob.Jenkins

37w↑3

My Step-Father died in Hospital 30 years before this song appeared... he died of Bowel Cancer. A strong, muscular, 6' 2" man pared right down to the bone by agonising pain - and nothing they gave him seemed to touch it. To see him, writhing in agony... the sweat just pouring out as the the Doctors looked on with only panic in their eyes was something I hoped I'd never witness again. I'm not a believer in euthanasia - but whenever I recall this event I have to wonder...
Yes - I know the song isn't about 'pain relief' - but for me it hits the button that makes me recall that event.
30 years later I'd witness another similar death - drawn out into seemingly endless pain... and once again, even the newest drugs couldn't touch their agony but this time I was ready to do the right thing - except security got in the way and I was stopped.
My wife 'lived' for another two weeks... literally clawing her way through blankets and mattresses in her agony... but 'let nature take its course', as one of the Doctors said to me - just before i broke his nose.

@jddocherty7685

36w

❤

@justforthis3208

18w

❤

@jasonl2860

2y↑2

My dad passed away last month, a friend sent this song to me. My father is cremated today. I will see his face again later in heaven. I thank you for his very hard works to bring me and my brother up. I will miss him forever.

@wildlifeawareness6657

1y↑2

To anyone that has an addiction I just wanted to let you know that even though it may not be clear but there is always hope and even if you don't know but people will mourn and love you and you are the only thing we want and there is always a road to get better, get clean and I hope if you fit this description you will find that road❤️

@lukasfudge3680

6y↑2.5K

As a recovering addict I can confirm that drugs and alcohol definitely don't work and do indeed make things worse. My life has improved so much since becoming clean and all I see now is a bright future.

@pandrea2003

6y↑61

I think this song is about medical drugs, and about a Richard relative

@katywright8161

5y↑41

I'm so proud of you! From one addict to another, you can do this!

@jamescullen6973

5y↑2

R you sure got some boss gear, n ,a , is very boring☠️

@christianlynch4663

5y↑28

I’m also a recovering addict who currently in treatment in London, I also attend plenty of N.A meetings. The drugs do stop working after many years by then deep routed mental issues arise. Getting back to living life on life’s terms is almost an impossible task but with his from aboves help and living by a daily program it for me is becoming a reality.
Today i’m free from active addiction and look forward to a productive life. For this i’m grateful and just hope that my family members who are in addiction can one day follow. 🙏😎❤️

@dreistecrackbitsch8596

5y↑1

thanx :)

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@katrinahegarty7568

34w↑3

I just turned a milestone 10 years in recovery from alcohol and other drugs… I understand… I feel the pain….. beautiful song that comforts me on my journeys!

@bettygriffin7981

52w↑2

I have had no experience with drugs but my heart goes out to you all that has . Please be strong, maybe easier than I think. But I say a prayer for you all . Love you all .xxx

@do.m-co7wi

1y↑1

Massive love for the people who are suffering from substance addictions there is light at the end of the tunnel ♥️♥️♥️

@jasonr6341

2y↑9

Lost my brother in a car accident when he was 21 I was 18, used drugs ever since to cope only just started slow down now (I’m 22 now). ‘Now the dugs don’t work they just make you worse but I know I’ll see your face again’ are the truest words I’ve heard. I realise now how much damage I’ve done to myself but slowly learning and getting better

@sheriesmith9241

2y↑1

Your day will be soon where you tell yourself that u dont wanna use any more ,dnt give up on that . Im 12years clean .Anybody can do it.

@1-up269

Yo hope everything getting better even if it a little bit

@PTNUB

50w↑2

😢... Miss my mom and dad .... 😢. Good bless you All

@emilcioran8873

3y↑1.1K

I grew up in a poor family. When I was 16 I worked that summer just to be able to buy this album and a cd player. I never bought music, but bought this. I remember my sister asked me why I bought this CD. Nobody in our family spent money on such "luxury". She heard me playing this song for hours back then.

Still today, she sometimes mention it.

I sometimes stop by here. Listen to the song and grieve. I am still poor and unhappy. No need for comforting comments. Life is a ho for all of us.

@ghostribe82

3y↑22

😔

@virginiaknighten4687

3y↑39

I’m glad this song has been such a comfort to you.

@karangurung5119

3y↑30

Ufff -" no need for comforting words "

@OliverDRF

3y↑33

You were born for a purpose and when you get to grips with what that is, things make a lot more sense.

@francoloitongbam2182

3y↑6

And on top of that he stumbled on cioran's philosophy. Damn

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@lisacosgree6759

43w↑12

Brilliant, deep song with real lyrics. Still listening to this yrs later never gets old or boring like most songs around now

@jonny1567

2y↑1

A have been been in recovery for 8 year's,a was a alcoholic and drug user, this song gave me hope addiction and mental health are awful,and More should be done to help, listening to wonderful songs like this and family help is the best way , great song

@user-wu9gk2su8h

26w↑4

Now this brings a little tear to my eye. Brings back memories good and bad 😢

@bdawg1806

2y↑176

I used to listen to this song while sitting in the cold shower during my depression attack episodes. Glad I’m slowly recovering but this song helped me through so much and still reminds me of the time i was deep down there

@virginiaknighten4687

2y↑8

Hang in there...I hope you’re doing okay. Take care of yourself.

@johngrimwood9806

2y↑2

have faith in your self you got this

@matthewhale3781

2y↑2

Hope you are doing well. You are not alone. This song reminds me that I am not alone. I don’t experience depression all the time, but I do struggle with it. Wishing you success on this journey.

@attain9936

You are here to help. Thank you.

@danielmerlini7133

Depression does not exist lair search up cchr

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@sachavincent9921

2y↑4

I’m 7months clean and always listen to this regular to remind me of the tough times but I got through them hope anyone struggling will be guided in the right direction 🙏

@mrjosecatia

Be strong mate

@michaelgraham9774

8y↑414

This song makes me think of when my best friend developed cancer and how each time I visited him he would be thinner, sicker, unhappier and angrier than the last time I saw him until one day he committed suicide to ease the pain. He was one of those people who was with me my whole life and the only person to make me feel wanted or special. It pissed me off to think that someone as selfless, caring, happy and friendly as him could develop this disease and even in his time of need have NONE of his family members want anything to do with him when I was visiting him almost every day just so he wouldn't be alone as he slowly died in his house. The cancer couldn't be stopped though and that's what makes this song all the more personal. He got the surgery and operations they recommended, took the medications they prescribed to him, went to the hospitals they told him to go to and after all that none of it worked. It's been two years since he died and I'm still feeling empty without him. RIP Buddy. Hopefully I see you again when I'm gone.

@Sam76889

8y↑8

So sorry for your loss

@jamesjackson7011

8y↑5

So sorry for your loss hope your ok

@williamagar7160

8y↑8

+Michael Graham Losing someone is a terrible thing to go through, especially when the circumstances seem so pointless and so wrong and unfair. A week ago I was at the funeral of a 22 year old girl, the daughter of a lady I work with. She'd been ill for a while and had had surgery after surgery in a very short time but sadly it was too much for her. I feel sick at the thought of someone so young, just having completed her university degree with a first and with her whole life ahead of her, and now she's gone. A couple of years ago another work colleague lost her son - he was killed crossing the road, and the same year yet another girl I worked with for many years died from breast cancer. It's still unreal and I still expect to see her at work. The emptiness we're left with stays with us and it becomes part of who we are. We never forget those people who are no longer with us in this life and we always miss them. We will always have times when we can smile and laugh at the good memories and times when we can sit and cry because of the things we can't share with them anymore. This life isn't for ever for any of us. One day we will be with those people who have already gone, but until then we have to live and help others to live with as much happiness as we can.

@belenortiz4285

8y↑3

+Michael Graham Very sad. :(

@jimcombs3438

8y↑1

+Michael Graham You mentioned family was not there for this dying person. I think family is relationships not kin. Sorry to hear that people yet again cannot do the right thing as a family member. I truly believe anger and loss of forgiveness makes this world hell.

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@user-pt1fo8js8y

2y↑5

I remember when II was lying in a hospital bed sedated that this song was somehow playing …..it’s true the drugs don’t work…..just a sad bandaid solution…..thank you for the music🙏💗