Bitter Sweet Symphony
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Cultivate your hunger, before you idealize
Motivate your anger, to make them all realize
Climbing the mountain, never coming down
Break into the contents, never falling down
My knee is still shaking like i was twelve
Sneakin' out the classroom, by the back door
A man railed at me twice, though
But i didn't careWaiting is wasting, for people like me
Don't try to look so wise
Don't cry cause you're so all right
Don't dry with fakes or fears'
Cause you will hate yourself in the end
Don't try to look so wise
Don't cry cause you're so all right
Don't dry with fakes or fears'
Cause you will hate yourself in the end
You say, "Dreams are dream"I ain't gonna play the fool anymore
"You say, "'Cause I still got my soul"
Take your time, baby, your blood needs slowing down
Breach your soul to reach yourself before you gloom
Reflection of fear makes shadows of nothing, shadows of nothing
You still are blind, if you see a winding road'
Cause there's always a straight way to the point you see
Don't try to look so wise
Don't cry, cause you're so right
Don't dry, with fakes or fears'
Cause you will hate yourself in the end
Don't try to look so wise
Don't cry cause you're so right
Don't dry with fakes or fears'
Cause you will hate yourself in the end
Don't try to live so wise
Don't cry cause you're so right
Don't dry with fakes or fears'
Cause you will hate yourself in the end
'Cause you will hate yourself in the end'




Cause you will hate yourself in the end'
Cause you will hate yourself in the end

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Bitter Sweet Symphony" by The Verve are a powerful commentary on the difficult process of personal growth, as the singer encourages listeners to cultivate their hunger and channel their anger in order to realize their full potential. The opening lines suggest that it's important for individuals to have a strong desire for success before they even begin to idealize the kind of life they want to live. The second line, "Motivate your anger to make them all realize," reinforces the idea that personal drive and ambition can be a powerful force for change, even in the face of opposition from others.


The next two lines, "Climbing the mountain, never coming down / Break into the contents, never falling down," suggest that once you've committed to the process of self-improvement, you shouldn't let anything stand in your way. The singer then remembers a moment from their past when they were sneaking out of school as a child, and how a man railed at them twice but they didn't care. This connects to the overarching theme that personal growth requires a certain level of rebellion and disregard for the expectations of others.


The final lines remind listeners not to give up on their dreams, even in the face of fear or uncertainty, and that staying true to oneself is ultimately more important than any external markers of success or achievement. The repeated refrain "Don't try to look so wise / Don't cry cause you're so all right / Don't dry with fakes or fears" reinforces the idea that it's important to be true to yourself and not let society's expectations or pressures make you forget who you are. Overall, the lyrics of "Bitter Sweet Symphony" are a powerful call to action for anyone seeking to improve themselves and their lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Cultivate your hunger, before you idealize
Develop a strong desire for success before you start worshipping it as your ideal


Motivate your anger, to make them all realize
Use your frustration as a driving force to demonstrate your worth to others


Climbing the mountain, never coming down
Aspire to greatness and never settle for less, even if you feel like you might fall


Break into the contents, never falling down
Break through barriers to achieve your goals, without getting discouraged by setbacks


My knee is still shaking like i was twelve
I'm still nervous and afraid, just like I was when I was young


Sneakin' out the classroom, by the back door
I used to break the rules and be rebellious, to try and escape the constraints of authority


A man railed at me twice, though But i didn't care
Someone tried to criticize me, but I didn't let their negativity affect me


Waiting is wasting, for people like me
I can't afford to wait around, because time is too valuable to waste


You say, "Dreams are dream"
You claim that dreams are mere fantasies, but I refuse to believe that


I ain't gonna play the fool anymore
I'm done being naive and foolish, and I won't let anyone take advantage of me


"You say, ''Cause I still got my soul"
You claim that your soul is intact, but I question whether you truly believe that


Take your time, baby, your blood needs slowing down
You need to slow down and take a break, for the sake of your own wellbeing


Breach your soul to reach yourself before you gloom
Expose your innermost feelings and desires, so you can understand them and avoid becoming depressed


Reflection of fear makes shadows of nothing, shadows of nothing
Wallowing in fear will only create illusions of danger where none exist


You still are blind, if you see a winding road'
If you think that life is full of twists and turns, then you're still not seeing the big picture


Cause there's always a straight way to the point you see
There's always a clear path to your goals, even if it's not immediately obvious


Don't try to live so wise
Don't try to be all-knowing and wise beyond your years, because it's impossible to know everything


Cause you will hate yourself in the end
If you keep pushing yourself too hard and trying to be perfect, you'll only end up despising yourself in the long run


Don't cry cause you're so all right
Don't be upset just because things seem to be going well, because that's not a reason to feel sad


Don't dry with fakes or fears'
Don't try to mask your emotions with insincere attitudes or fake courage


Cause you will hate yourself in the end
If you don't allow yourself to feel your true feelings, you'll end up hating yourself for being dishonest




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Edgar Garcia

esta canción la escuché en los lejanos 2007 en un disco llamado " música de los dioses " en aquel 1ro de secundaria donde sin duda fue lo mejor de mi vida sin dudar toda la secundaria y fue ahí donde conocí a the Verve 👍

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