Played this song at my dad’s funeral 6 week’s ago. He died from end stage alcoholic liver disease at aged 63. He loved this song and so do I. It’s nice to know the music would have sent the beautiful sound vibrations through his coffin.
You have my condolences. Sorry about your dad. Cancer socks. My dad had cancer and went through 12 weeks of chemo and then had hormone therapy. Chemo really made his sick and weak..hated to see him go through that but he's a trooper.
My mother loved this song. She was disabled and could not walk. She dreamt of walking around the city and not noticing anyone like the lead singer in the video. At her funeral, she asked to play this song. And now when she's gone, Bitter Sweet Symphony reminds me of her❤️
If you’re here listening to this because you’re in a bad place and it brings you comfort, it’s okay. You’re making it work. You have the power to make it all work. I promise you it will be brighter. You’re not in any hurry. We’re all lucky to have you here with us.
@@Wolfionous the world wouldn’t be the same without you. Someday you’ll look back with immense pride and gratitude for the strength you’re showing. The you of now suffers so the future you can thrive.
When this came out I was homeless, on drugs, and then jail. I now have a house, job, and husband. This song and “Clover Cage - In the Moment” are the two songs that helped get rid of my depression. I just want to send love to everyone and I want everyone to know things will get better. We are in this together..I love you 💝 😊
Thank you sweetheart for sharing your testimony. I think if you can get through being homeless then nothing else is more hard than that in life. That’s when you certainly find your worth. I always say this is temporary this to shall pass. ❤
Funny thing is when this song came out I had a house, job and a husband. He left me, I was fired, and now homeless, watching this video under a bridge in South Bronx while my buddy Trivontÿ come back wit more fent,
@@_rpeezy_6419Be brave and change your life. Im in Russia, although I'm a stranger to this country, but I must challenge myself to live I wish you success .
My Dad loved this song so much, and now as I get older, Im starting to like it too, its been 13 years since my dad passed away, and everytime I hear this song, it all comes back, tears, memories, good times with my dad, this will always be reminder to the greatest man I've ever known. Dad
Energy does not die it only changes form, the spirit that your father is, his essence, what animated his body here on earth is now untethered, free. Where your dad is, I do no know but the spirit he is sure is not dead and one day your spirit when it leaves this frequency will communicate with him. That is not wishful thinking, it is critical thinking. The physicists, scientists and mathematicians that developed quantum physics, relativity, chaos theory, Bohr, Einstein, Planck were all men who believed in a God of sorts and who concluded that some sort of mind, entity, intelligence created the physical. We are spirits having a human experience, you are more than your body. Have a great life knowing that there is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more after this earth part of the journey. Do the things that make you happy.
That's why they stole it from the Rolling Stones Song Book by the Andrew Oldham Orchestra, who cover the song "The Last Time" by the Stones. The verve got no $$$ now, all proceeds go to the stones because they only asked permission of the orchestra, not the stones.
it's outrageous that the Verve didn't make any money off this massive global hit... I'd be honored if some 90s fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of BITTERSWEET SYMPHONY ruclips.net/video/xNknyJIkLn4/видео.html and HIGH & DRY by Radiohead on my YT channel in tribute to 2 of the greatest 90s bands. Live acoustic with no autotune. Thanks and peace out.
Whoever wants to be happy and peace of mind throughout his life, and to achieve real success in his life, and great success awaits him, and a dignified, happy and happy life after death, has nothing but the religion of Islam. Other than this, if you have mountains of money, and a thousand guards guarding you, you will live in weariness, misery, difficulties and fears that will accompany you to your death. Therefore, I invite you to enter Islam so that God may forgive you all the sins, disobedience and crimes you have committed in your life, and you will be in gardens as wide as heaven and earth if you die on this. It is the reward of the righteous. Heaven is the true life, a dignified and happy life, in which everything that souls desire and pleases the eyes, and you are in it forever and there is no death in it. And if you wish, say: I bear witness that there is no god but God, and I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of God. This is how I entered Islam. A great victory and a decent life awaits you after death (I want nothing, I do not want money behind you, I do not want anything from you, but I want good for you, and forgive me for this. I may have upset you) Others converted to Islam. Watch how their lives became, a big shock ruclips.net/video/nDg6HW2T5-g/видео.html ruclips.net/video/bhtl2LalDh0/видео.html ..........
I'd be honored if some 90s fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal YT performances of BITTERSWEET SYMPHONY by the Verve and HIGH & DRY by Radiohead in tribute to 2 of the most iconic 90s bands. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Peace out and stay safe in the '020s.
It's a shame they never got anything including royalties from this song, it is an amazing song. Yet this song is ironic to the core, the band even got screwed over from their rights to their own song
I'd be honored if some 90s fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal YT performances of BITTERSWEET SYMPHONY ruclips.net/video/xNknyJIkLn4/видео.html by the Verve and WONDER WALL by Oasis in tribute to 2 of the most iconic 90s bands. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Peace out and stay safe in the '020s.
I awoke to this song one day. I was on night shift. I was in my late twenties or early 30s .My wife and our baby girl jumped up on the bed to wake me. It was late spring. One of the best memories that I have. I'm 54 now. Thank God for music, it's the soundtrack of your life.
@@TheAlmightyClipse : Not a lot has changed along Hoxton Street since 1997.They blurred out some of the buildings in the background. You would have a few more skyscrapers today with 22 Bishopsgate and a few others behind them in some of the shots of the video. But the Street is the same Today even the Chicken place is still there.
This was the first song that spoke to me on that deep, spiritual level that reminds you you’re human and only here for a brief, wild ride. I was 15 years old and it still feels exactly the same.
@@alrivera8363 lol, yes , but time bought has now come back to work, man hours, lol, higher thought? >3 lets figure it out, together, warning if u copy and past my comments I am sorry if the send u to the twilight zone>3 its also an environment, something so special, lol you may even get to see the holy grail
You guys might be taking Luke Munro’s comment and the lyrics out of context? Slave to the money then you die, I believe, means we all have to earn money to meet even our basic needs...no money means no food, no shelter, etc., you work your whole life to earn cause you have no choice therefore the slave part....and the, then you die part, is you gotta do it your whole life! Now the part you have control over is how hard or long are you willing to work for stuff you dont actually need...you know, the toys...the hot car, big house, etc., the older you get or the poorer you are, the more apparent this becomes. So, yes Luke Munro , I agree very true words! A sadder sentiment is those who actually believe, he with the most toys wins....you can’t take it with you when you die baby! Either way this is a great song!💜
What is the chief end of man ? Man's chief end is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. There is a reason why somthing rather than nothing and it is predicated on the uncaused non contingent first cause of all contingency... God Seek Christ Jesus the Redeemer The cosmological argument ruclips.net/video/6CulBuMCLg0/видео.html The contingency argument m.ruclips.net/video/FPCzEP0oD7I/видео.html Fine tuning of the universe m.ruclips.net/video/EE76nwimuT0/видео.html The ontological argument m.ruclips.net/video/xBmAKCvWl74/видео.html The moral argument m.ruclips.net/video/OxiAikEk2vU/видео.html
The original sigma gigachad. Jokes aside, there's something about this song that's so empowering and glorious. That final shot of the entire band finally walking shoulder to shoulder is so iconic.
I just wanted to say I'm proud of the best way to illustrate how to walk down your typical sidewalk with genuine purpose and by the end of his walk he has a billion views and a posse of other people that got your back in 2024 this is a great day to be alive.
The message of the lyrics is as impactful as that of the music. The contrast of the violins with the somewhat sad song is impressive. I think it reminds us that the human being brings within himself an aspiration towards spiritual transcendence towards the supreme good, but due to the limitations of his material needs, he ends up not achieving what he longs for and comforts himself by accepting himself,,,
Especially including the strings,The very great sounding song's instrumentation are excellent;Pretty much very near perfect.The verve frontman sings and perfroms both in recording and in the video as to how the music video for Bitter Sweet Smpnony was composed and as to how it was shot excellently.I love coming back to enjoy hearing this very great song time and time again and always will.❤
I’ll never forget, I was a sophomore in college in ‘97 and saved up to travel through Europe on the Christmas break. I was staying in a crappy hostel in Verona, Italy, watching the whatever was on TV and this video was playing. Sounds dramatic but one of the most memorable times in my life. I think I walked down the streets like Richard for a couple days
You actually LIVED! That's a picture, and that's living life to the fullest! In the end...we only have those moments to reflect on. All those moments are yours and yours alone. Savor them. Use them. Keep those moments next to your heart. Share them with love. When the end comes, you can say you truly lived life!
I'm 58 years young and I'm not afraid ,don't care what may be said about me,but this song brings a river of tears to my eyes every time I hear it.so beautiful just mellow!!!
Very true. I'm gen x, normally listen to afrobeats but just heard this in a shop and it took me back to the 90s immediately. Had to come home and look it up ❤
I hope you can help preserve those memories and share them. This world looks like it's going to get pretty grim, and remembering the good times will be a boon.
@@huskysharky9025 actually no, society is going to shit and it's only getting worse. A few months ago, i heard a 94 year old WW2 vet ask, is THIS the country I fought for? It was sad to hear him ask that. it was his dad that asked that, rather, now that I remember as we were talking.
You gotta remember: this was written while Boris Yeltsen was still in power. Clinton, Chechnya, the war on drugs...the 90's were a cold piece of work. And, what's more, this received only moderate play on the radio in the late 90's (even though it were nominated for the Grammie in 1999; albeit, Alanis Morrissette won.) Now, it is played over and over, on at least 3 major radio stations in my town: KOST, KCBS, KLOS, KROQ, even KCSN, to name some, but, it's words and meaning are even more relevant today than when they were spoken, even "prophetic". But, to say this is the "defining" song of this generation is untrue: it's like saying that The Gin Blossoms wrote the hymn to the 90's generation. Although, this, "What's the Story, Morningglory" by Oasis, "OK Computer" by Radiohead, and a few, left out, are now receiving "moderate airplay", while still being considered "classic albums" in certain (music) circles.
Agree it's a little down beat but has memories attached including Football world cup events although that didn't go to plan. I expect the verve find it more sad as they didnt make a dime as the rolling stones manager claimed all the royalty fees... anyway happy new year...
It actually messes with my head seeing this video in 4k. I remeber the video, the fashion and that street very clearly, but this looks modern. Like it was filmed today, but with some old cars.
It’s the road and roadwork signs they haven’t changed for years they update them a bit The fashions look a bit different but yes get what you mean that’s UK always stuck in ways
i remember listening to this song when i was in a dead job, getting paid weak money and going absolutely nowhere in life. This song got me through some rough times and helped me realise that life does suck, but only if you let it suck. I was listening to this song everyday and each time I heard it I'd cry a little bit inside. Nothing has made me feel the way I did when I heard the words "I need to hear the sounds that recognise the pain in me", it's a true masterpiece. Thank you Richard Ashcroft
The greatest "feeling" is to know that God loves you and that you can spend eternal life with God. I am sixty six and done it all. It is never enough. Jesus Christ is the ONLY thing that truly brings REAL contentment. God bless, Michael
One of the most beautiful songs ever made, and with an iconic video to boot that perfectly captured the height of Britpop in the 90s. I’m not patriotic but this makes me proud to be British
For a small island of 67 million, the UK is histrorically and probably always will be an absolute powerhouse of music. Bittersweet Symphony is unquestionably one of the greatest songs of the past 30 years.
I lived in London for about 7 months and God how I miss this place. I wish I was borned British, now I can't come back because of brexit. But believe me this country has something very special, not to mention how beautiful it is. Have a good one lads
This was my sister's favorite song. January 17th will mark the 7th year since she passed. My niece played this at her wedding after she was remembered at the reception. I cried like a baby!
@@emilyboyle74 I don't know what happened but I hope you're okay now ☺️ I understand you.. I got between life and death in 2018 and this song helped me get my hopes up. I hope you can hear this song and feel like you did it, you're doing well and I'm glad you're here ❤️
I was born in Manchester where the verve are from. I had a wild night out and sang this in the back of a taxi in Manchester city center. A few days later, I was in Guadalajara, Mexico returning from my wife's family home, and this song came on, and we all sang it. Small world, innit?
I'd be honored if some late 90s fans would check out my acoustic piano & vocal covers of BITTERSWEET SYMPHONY by the Verve, NAME by the GooGoo Dolls, and WONDER WALL by Oasis on my channel. Live acoustic with no autotune. Thanks and peace out.
This song is a timeless masterpiece. It's now 2023 and I still love this song. Thank heavens for RUclips because you don't see this stuff on TV anymore today. I miss 1997.
@@absxxproductions9172 There is nothing cool nor okay, being a mason - soul, these are the biggest liars cause they are deceived the deepest. Search what i did, BIBLE + FREEMASONRY, and no longer a mason you want to be. Cause then you`ll see how wicked you shall be under the lie of being illuminated. Then you`ll see and hopefully understand also how sick rituals masons do. Baphomet servers wont be in heaven. No Christian is illuminated nor called to be one. We are simply souls, who have came to repentance, changed our minds and our hearts. Admit that we are sinners beyond being able to help our own selves. Deeply evil, knowing how to do evil rather then good. We seek´t out the truth, cause the off vibes this realm give us and not being satisfied with lies. We repented, cause we felt awfully about our own sinful nature, being able to do evil 24/7/365. Christians is not a illuminated souls, we are just souls who miss home. Missing home that badly the we counted the cost of following CHRIST and to walk on that narrow path into heaven. The cost of following CHRIST? - giving up our lives here on this earth, as CHRIST did for us. If it come to it, and it shall come to it, we are willing to be beheaded. So? - Are you that brave (foolish in the eyes of this world) soul or are you a coward who hides in the enemies lines? Why were schools and working places created? to produce slaves. Slaves who: - think nor question not, no matter their age, race, culture background, beliefs. Masons wanted generations of slaves, and they got their wish. And, we, the people, lost the right to debate and complain about, humans were once slaves and all the made up problems between black and white skinned humans. Why? , cause we are still SLAVES. Slaving away our time - health - life. Slaving it all away to whom? - to the uncaring governments. Why masons give us the "freedom" to believe whatever we want and live how we want? - to keep us, their slaves, blind and deaf.
This song is an anthem for my mid-30s, which happened to coincide with its release. I shared that take no shit attitude at the time. I feel bad that the industry did wrong to The Verve, this song was everywhere - sports highlights, garbage ads ... anywhere the label could pimp the sound. One could argue that you sign up for that, but who signs up for their most recognizable tune being used for American football highlights without a dime coming back to the artist? I listen to this song in protest to that bullshit, which is probably counter productive, but I just want to hear the band.
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The 1 billion view mark was passed 2-15-2024! A true testament to this song and video.
let's fucking go
there are loads of better songs than this
@@spleeeen4itnope
And it has got one more million within the 5 previous days !
and yet, here you are lol@@spleeeen4it
This is one of those rare songs that never gets old and it stays in your memory forever. Simply a masterpiece
You should listen to the song titled standing outside a phone booth with change in my pockets. It's an oldie but a goody.
@@ayasreviewsandtoycolection7148 👍
I think I've listened to it a thousand times and it just doesn't get old. A thousand might be a stretch but hundreds would be slightly conservative.
Exactly it just popped back in my head LMAO....
@@big925chilli6 how
May 2024 who's with me
How much this song applies to today as well. Timeless.
Dude we haven't stopped listening over the years since Urban Hymns was released.
Me!
I’m with you all the way , love this song Britpop at its best
ILOVE THIS SONG BEYOND!!!
I quit my job today. Walking away from toxic people. I put this on during my ride home. ❤
I love this for you
Nice! Enjoy your new life my friend!
I did the same 4 weeks ago for the same reason. Hope you find a better job soon! Excellent choice by the way :)
Life’s too short to be miserable! Happy for you!!!
♥♥♥♥♥
24 years later and this song is still so powerful.
Time runs so fast...
I live un Guatemala, I heard this song When I was about 9 un 2003💖💖💖💖 makes me feel so sad and happy at the same time 💖🥺
Amen
Manchester walk.
@Patrick Whelpley Anybody can change
I was 20, I’m 47. Still the same feeling. That’s called great music.
Always remember the 1997 election when new Labour got in by landslide after 18 years of tories in power
Time flies brother. Greetings from Russia 🇷🇺
I'm 50, but the same.
try listening to ren's cover
I'm 48 and indeed still the same feeling with this great song that I had when it came out. Timeless.
Played this song at my dad’s funeral 6 week’s ago. He died from end stage alcoholic liver disease at aged 63. He loved this song and so do I. It’s nice to know the music would have sent the beautiful sound vibrations through his coffin.
❤
Caramba meus pêsames, por seu pai, música boa é pra sempre.
You have my condolences. Sorry about your dad. Cancer socks. My dad had cancer and went through 12 weeks of chemo and then had hormone therapy. Chemo really made his sick and weak..hated to see him go through that but he's a trooper.
My condolences to you. I lost my brother to alcoholism. It’s hard.❤️
Please accept my sincerest condolences.
‘To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all’ - Oscar Wilde 🤔
EwhilD
Some people live and some people are barely surviving the day. JKG
My mother loved this song. She was disabled and could not walk. She dreamt of walking around the city and not noticing anyone like the lead singer in the video. At her funeral, she asked to play this song. And now when she's gone, Bitter Sweet Symphony reminds me of her❤️
Poor soul.
Here's to your mother!!!
Cheers!!!
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@@007stopjockin Amen !!!!! That's the Spirit... Uplift her memory, don't pity.. She's flying with the Angels now...❤
She's not gone - she's gone on ahead
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This song hasn’t aged one bit
But the video looks better
It never will. Classic tune.
gooooooooood sing merci the verve
That might because songs unlike us, the Humans (or what ever you are) are the immortals of the universe. Or... Something
That’s just good music... Timeless
If you’re here listening to this because you’re in a bad place and it brings you comfort, it’s okay. You’re making it work. You have the power to make it all work. I promise you it will be brighter. You’re not in any hurry. We’re all lucky to have you here with us.
I hope so ❤
You’re a good egg kavilion! And yes, you’re right…the best is yet to come!
Thanks
You have no idea how much I need to hear that. I was close to giving up again. Thank you.
@@Wolfionous the world wouldn’t be the same without you. Someday you’ll look back with immense pride and gratitude for the strength you’re showing. The you of now suffers so the future you can thrive.
Im African and I am hearing it for the first time and thankful for the melody.sounds so nice.
(Forgive my poor rusty English.)
Your english is very good :) It doesnt seem rusty at all
@@doloresdaphne8541 I am thankful to you for allowing me to gain confidence.
This song is so sad and satisfying at the same time
Moto Elliott thats true
why do you think its called bittersweet
Exactly.. Bittersweet..
Thats drinkin buddy
Moto Elliott keep drinking bro
Well, Richard Ashcroft has regained the rights to music
Congratulations, Richard.
Just saw on the news! So happy for him!
Yeah, finally💜💃🏻
Saw that 🤗🤗🤗
Brilliant news!
Will Mick and Keith be returning all the money they made off of Bittersweet Symphony for the last 20 years?
When this came out I was homeless, on drugs, and then jail. I now have a house, job, and husband. This song and “Clover Cage - In the Moment” are the two songs that helped get rid of my depression. I just want to send love to everyone and I want everyone to know things will get better. We are in this together..I love you 💝 😊
Thank you sweetheart for sharing your testimony. I think if you can get through being homeless then nothing else is more hard than that in life. That’s when you certainly find your worth. I always say this is temporary this to shall pass. ❤
Funny thing is when this song came out I had a house, job and a husband. He left me, I was fired, and now homeless, watching this video under a bridge in South Bronx while my buddy Trivontÿ come back wit more fent,
@@_rpeezy_6419Be brave and change your life. Im in Russia, although I'm a stranger to this country, but I must challenge myself to live I wish you success .
@@_rpeezy_6419 you can get out of that situation. You can do it. Small steps
We the same sending love and peace
2024 anyone?
Great summer evening song!
Love this
My Dad loved this song so much, and now as I get older, Im starting to like it too, its been 13 years since my dad passed away, and everytime I hear this song, it all comes back, tears, memories, good times with my dad, this will always be reminder to the greatest man I've ever known. Dad
Energy does not die it only changes form, the spirit that your father is, his essence, what animated his body here on earth is now untethered, free. Where your dad is, I do no know but the spirit he is sure is not dead and one day your spirit when it leaves this frequency will communicate with him. That is not wishful thinking, it is critical thinking. The physicists, scientists and mathematicians that developed quantum physics, relativity, chaos theory, Bohr, Einstein, Planck were all men who believed in a God of sorts and who concluded that some sort of mind, entity, intelligence created the physical. We are spirits having a human experience, you are more than your body. Have a great life knowing that there is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more after this earth part of the journey. Do the things that make you happy.
My condolences. My dad passed away last year; car accident…. I’m still grieving, but I move on….
@@standhd hang on brother,everything is going to be okay ! sending love from croatia !
@@standhd Do you mean car or cat
and I hope you get better
Once you play the song, you can't unplay it. The tune just plays inside my brain for hours
Neo Luddite true
This song played in my head for 7 years bro. I was looking for it until now
yeah , sir you alright me too when i was a child
yea... every god damn time :D
That's why they stole it from the Rolling Stones Song Book by the Andrew Oldham Orchestra, who cover the song "The Last Time" by the Stones. The verve got no $$$ now, all proceeds go to the stones because they only asked permission of the orchestra, not the stones.
For me, it's being overcome by a melancholy nostalgia effect. And I love it, a work of art.
Well said ❤
No Change, I Can change,
I can change, I can Change,
But I‘m here in my mould
I am here in my mould!!!!
This Song is Love ❤
You got the song back now lads. Well done. Such a timeless classic.
Still stolen from a black artist..... sorry to burst your bubble.
it's outrageous that the Verve didn't make any money off this massive global hit... I'd be honored if some 90s fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of BITTERSWEET SYMPHONY ruclips.net/video/xNknyJIkLn4/видео.html and HIGH & DRY by Radiohead on my YT channel in tribute to 2 of the greatest 90s bands. Live acoustic with no autotune. Thanks and peace out.
The Stones were feeling generous. Ashcroft is a tool.
@@busterbiloxi3833 there still a sack of shit there humans after all
Please elaborate Dana
Probably one of the greatest rock ballads in history.
Yes sir 🙌🏻
Muy buena pero REM discrepa.
I totally agree🖤🖤🖤
Whoever wants to be happy and peace of mind throughout his life, and to achieve real success in his life, and great success awaits him, and a dignified, happy and happy life after death, has nothing but the religion of Islam. Other than this, if you have mountains of money, and a thousand guards guarding you, you will live in weariness, misery, difficulties and fears that will accompany you to your death. Therefore, I invite you to enter Islam so that God may forgive you all the sins, disobedience and crimes you have committed in your life, and you will be in gardens as wide as heaven and earth if you die on this. It is the reward of the righteous. Heaven is the true life, a dignified and happy life, in which everything that souls desire and pleases the eyes, and you are in it forever and there is no death in it. And if you wish, say: I bear witness that there is no god but God, and I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of God. This is how I entered Islam. A great victory and a decent life awaits you after death (I want nothing, I do not want money behind you, I do not want anything from you, but I want good for you, and forgive me for this. I may have upset you) Others converted to Islam. Watch how their lives became, a big shock ruclips.net/video/nDg6HW2T5-g/видео.html ruclips.net/video/bhtl2LalDh0/видео.html ..........
not probably. IS.
I’m 62 this was my loves favourite song he passed a year ago ❤
Oh I am so sorry. Remember: amongst many other things, your love had fabulous taste
Sorry for your loss ..just keep enjoying the music
Rip 😢
Who is still vibing to this amazing song and video in May of 2024?
Sure am.
Frm India my friend. M big fans of Richard.
😉
Celebrating 1 Billion, and this masterpiece surely deserves it. There never has been a more accurate depiction of life in music than this.
I'd be honored if some 90s fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal YT performances of BITTERSWEET SYMPHONY by the Verve and HIGH & DRY by Radiohead in tribute to 2 of the most iconic 90s bands. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Peace out and stay safe in the '020s.
It's a shame they never got anything including royalties from this song, it is an amazing song. Yet this song is ironic to the core, the band even got screwed over from their rights to their own song
@@Akum4Kam15ama: 2019 Richard Ashcroft was credited for the songwriting and royalties for the song Bittersweet Symphony.
It's a shame they didn't get paid for this masterpiece but rather the tolling stones.
they (amicably) settled the royalties thing a few years back. Stones $ now flowing.@@Murilo.Rassen
Don't mind me, just stopping by before this hits 1B views.
This song is just timeless.
💯🙌
me too< be well
I'd be honored if some 90s fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal YT performances of BITTERSWEET SYMPHONY ruclips.net/video/xNknyJIkLn4/видео.html by the Verve and WONDER WALL by Oasis in tribute to 2 of the most iconic 90s bands. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Peace out and stay safe in the '020s.
You know what, sure. I’m here too.
Really? Well I never....
This song is one of those that gives you chills and goosebumps that you cannot explain
20 YEARS of Bitter Sweet Symphony
i was thinking "wow man, 20 years! such a long time ago"" then i remember im 20 haha
V A L E V same here man
The best music of my time!
I wasn´t even born yet! haha.
Some say he's sill walking...
Wow this song had been played all throughout my whole childhood but I could never find it . I stumbled upon it now and wow I'm so glad I did !
Danielle Vasquez Same. I heard it so much, and I found it.
Ethan Davidson :)
Invaderguy78 Of Space SAME! :)
Danielle Vasquez brilliant album he's a genius
same
I awoke to this song one day. I was on night shift. I was in my late twenties or early 30s .My wife and our baby girl jumped up on the bed to wake me. It was late spring. One of the best memories that I have. I'm 54 now. Thank God for music, it's the soundtrack of your life.
Been listening to this for decades. I'm 25 now. This is part of my life soundtrack ❤️🥺
One of the most iconic music videos of the 90s.
He bumped his way there
On he's way to a billion views. Walking down Hoxton Street East London proceeding north along the East side of Hoxton Street towards Hoxton Gardens.
I'm from Australia, and I'm curious to know how different it looks now compared to 1997??
@@TheAlmightyClipse : Not a lot has changed along Hoxton Street since 1997.They blurred out some of the buildings in the background. You would have a few more skyscrapers today with 22 Bishopsgate and a few others behind them in some of the shots of the video. But the Street is the same Today even the Chicken place is still there.
top 10 for sure. army of lovers justified tops it imo
Legend says he didn't stop yet. He's still walking.
@@tylerfrederick650 nice name dude
@@tylerfrederick650 it's pretty shit film
Either way 4 minutes isn’t a long time so the joke isn’t even logical but hehe
Sad, but possibly true.
Actually i saw him Yesterday!
Music is Power ! The Verve, true legends.
May 2024 anyone?
Hey 👋
@@muka772 Tune
Me 🙋🏼♂️
You know it!
I'm here!
The legend tells that he still walks till this day
and you know why? because lif is like a box of chocolate...
So you are saying that he is NOT passing to pandas as we speak? Shame on you! Also Pandas can be lands, you racist!
Wow never had so much likes before! I would be the coolest guy at school for saying that comment after watching this video 😂😂
Don't give him cookies. They are unhealthy. Give him salad instead.
+Rotary_98 he's Richard Ashcroft not Forest Gump. Duuh. :D
Come back 90's music! My old friend.
Totally agree =)
Luis O www.zappyday.com/p41317.html
Luis O this is actually 60s music
Sean B and then there's this idiot to kill ma vibe. -_-
Ben Walter Must suck being wrong. At least give the proper decade credit.
This was the first song that spoke to me on that deep, spiritual level that reminds you you’re human and only here for a brief, wild ride. I was 15 years old and it still feels exactly the same.
Who is listening this in May 2024?
It's still April 2o24
🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️ Still April 26 2024
Not yet bro
Still April but I'll still be listening in May
April 28th
“ you’re a slave to money then you die” truer words have never been spoken
oh so many died, yes that money gets moved around, a freefall for realeste and developers, they are after those lots, prestine? just a view
use our own money to destroy our land>3 what we do on land does affect others,
Capitalism is awesome!!!
@@alrivera8363 lol, yes , but time bought has now come back to work, man hours, lol, higher thought? >3 lets figure it out, together, warning if u copy and past my comments I am sorry if the send u to the twilight zone>3 its also an environment, something so special, lol you may even get to see the holy grail
@@alrivera8363 entendo uma pouco do inglês, mas copiei MT Love, time one bear
‘Slave to money then you die’ no truer words have ever been spoken
You guys might be taking Luke Munro’s comment and the lyrics out of context? Slave to the money then you die, I believe, means we all have to earn money to meet even our basic needs...no money means no food, no shelter, etc., you work your whole life to earn cause you have no choice therefore the slave part....and the, then you die part, is you gotta do it your whole life! Now the part you have control over is how hard or long are you willing to work for stuff you dont actually need...you know, the toys...the hot car, big house, etc., the older you get or the poorer you are, the more apparent this becomes. So, yes Luke Munro , I agree very true words! A sadder sentiment is those who actually believe, he with the most toys wins....you can’t take it with you when you die baby! Either way this is a great song!💜
@@debbieglennie3430 Well said. We need to learn to enjoy life more in ways that dont always involve money/purchases.
Word
What is the chief end of man ?
Man's chief end is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.
There is a reason why somthing rather than nothing and it is predicated on the uncaused non contingent first cause of all contingency...
God
Seek Christ Jesus the Redeemer
The cosmological argument
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The contingency argument
m.ruclips.net/video/FPCzEP0oD7I/видео.html
Fine tuning of the universe
m.ruclips.net/video/EE76nwimuT0/видео.html
The ontological argument
m.ruclips.net/video/xBmAKCvWl74/видео.html
The moral argument
m.ruclips.net/video/OxiAikEk2vU/видео.html
Soli Deogloria you should look into atheism man. Not only is it liberating, it’s actually based on evidence and logic!
Who's enjoying still in 25 April 2024 and beyond, always sounds so new
The original sigma gigachad.
Jokes aside, there's something about this song that's so empowering and glorious. That final shot of the entire band finally walking shoulder to shoulder is so iconic.
The brilliance behind this tune is just out of this world. Never ever gets old or outdated
💯💯💯💯
Definitely makes me wanna break out of my mold!!!
It's not just the tune that's celebrated but the video as well
@@condegrisnark7680 🤘🤘🤘
Nice profile picture
This song ages like a wine. Better with the years.
True
bitter*
Pode se enscreve no meu canal do RUclips
AMEN!
True
The intro always go round & round & round in decades, after so many years , i can't explain, this Song is something else, once heard can't be unheard
is magical ❤❤❤❤❤
i'm housewife, it brings back so much memories especially my dead husband...... time flies😢
I miss the late 90s
How can a song be so depressing yet still manage to inspire you!? It really makes you reflect on life.
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hence bittersweet symphony as the title indicates 🤷🏽♀️
right!...bring it home!
using major chords
And what’s the meaning of the song? Or the message?
Literally just a dude walking down the street vibin.
Legendary
I was thinking the same exact thing.
Una canción insuperable para esta época de música sin sentido 😑
Cody Anderson Lol I love it!!
The original Vibe
Cody Anderson he had to walk that street like 400 times to make the video
This give me that vibe that I'm reflecting on life and the hard and bad decisions I made in my life
Anyone tho listening
April 17 2024
I agree ❤ and always listening to this 🎉
I want this to be the song in my funeral.
This song brings back great memories, but makes you think about stuff.
Anyone has this feeling.
yup.
Definitely that's the way I found the song and I'm happy I did
Lotha Fist yep
Kinda makes me sad.
Lotha Fist I FINALLY FOUND SOMEONE THAT FEELS THE SAME WAY AS ME
It's not a song but a masterpiece and a hit. This hit is 27 today. Who's listening to this masterpiece in 2024?
😇
still one of my favourite!
Me
Me and loud
💯🤘😆🤘
I just wanted to say I'm proud of the best way to illustrate how to walk down your typical sidewalk with genuine purpose and by the end of his walk he has a billion views and a posse of other people that got your back in 2024 this is a great day to be alive.
The message of the lyrics is as impactful as that of the music. The contrast of the violins with the somewhat sad song is impressive. I think it reminds us that the human being brings within himself an aspiration towards spiritual transcendence towards the supreme good, but due to the limitations of his material needs, he ends up not achieving what he longs for and comforts himself by accepting himself,,,
This is bringing back memories that don’t exist.
This songs brings me memories of cruel intentions:c
how can someone be so right?
Absolutely bringing back memories oh yea!
And gives you nostalgia of places you never been.
Or do they?
A legend says he is still walking...
I'm an orca whale what do you mean? I mean, what the legend about and where it came from?
+Irena Paula Alpha it just a joke -_-
YEAH AND HE WILL BE WALKING
A whiskey says keep walking!
the legend 27
Who is still watching this in May 2024?! ❤️😌
I am
Especially including the strings,The very great sounding song's instrumentation are excellent;Pretty much very near perfect.The verve frontman sings and perfroms both in recording and in the video as to how the music video for Bitter Sweet Smpnony was composed and as to how it was shot excellently.I love coming back to enjoy hearing this very great song time and time again and always will.❤
I’ll never forget, I was a sophomore in college in ‘97 and saved up to travel through Europe on the Christmas break. I was staying in a crappy hostel in Verona, Italy, watching the whatever was on TV and this video was playing. Sounds dramatic but one of the most memorable times in my life. I think I walked down the streets like Richard for a couple days
I think we all have done this at a point in our lives. Nostalgia is the epitome bittersweet symphony called life
Doesn't sound dramatic, but it is and it's cool. I don't what music of today will stand out 30 years from now, but the 90's had a lot to offer.
Nostalgic
You actually LIVED! That's a picture, and that's living life to the fullest!
In the end...we only have those moments to reflect on. All those moments are yours and yours alone. Savor them. Use them. Keep those moments next to your heart. Share them with love.
When the end comes, you can say you truly lived life!
I'm 58 years young and I'm not afraid ,don't care what may be said about me,but this song brings a river of tears to my eyes every time I hear it.so beautiful just mellow!!!
Never let go of that passion man, keep finding music you enjoy
I'm 32 and play this in my car. Love it too
I'm 55 and I'll always be in love with the 90s.
Age is just a number. This is timeless
Im 50 but 16 in the head
-wearing cool leather jacket
-is an unstopable force
-wearing his grandpas shoes
-singing good song
You really came here to listen this old crap?? Better listen Gomunkul 6 he is trending now
1 BILLION VIEWS!! I knew I had good taste ;) This tune is legendary!!
About time!!!
Some music never gets old.
Merry Christmas to all!
And to you too !
Never does! Merry Christmas too
Absolute classic - timeless. And that includes the video
Love this song despite its nihilism
absolute legends all of you for being here
This song has a vibe that makes you want to go out there aimlessly, with no set destination
I agree 😮
Was here in 2022✌
Go in the first bus and don't care about the destination. I wish I could do that one day
Done it in three cities around the world and it sent me to trouble. Lucky to be alive.
I did that once...didn't get back for ten years
this song sounds like the feeling when you feel carefree, run ahead and realize that life is beautiful
😌
There are certain songs in history that regardless of your age or music preference, is undeniably epic and legendary. This is one of them.
So true
Very true. I'm gen x, normally listen to afrobeats but just heard this in a shop and it took me back to the 90s immediately. Had to come home and look it up ❤
So true my friend ❤❤❤❤
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Correct on that. As an antique 73 I love this song . Music touches the soul of everyone.
Those of us who grew up in the 90s knows exactly how lucky we were, what a time to be alive.
I hope you can help preserve those memories and share them. This world looks like it's going to get pretty grim, and remembering the good times will be a boon.
Yeah, but not as lucky as those of us who grew up in the 80s 😉
@@kubikiribasara3499we are bombings with the 80s babies
To be alive today is the best part
@@huskysharky9025 actually no, society is going to shit and it's only getting worse. A few months ago, i heard a 94 year old WW2 vet ask, is THIS the country I fought for? It was sad to hear him ask that. it was his dad that asked that, rather, now that I remember as we were talking.
WHO IS WATCHING IN MAY 2024
☝️who's listening in 2024 🎶 come say hi 👋 song is so powerful
Hi! 👋🏾
This song definitely hits different once you become an adult and get a job
No...get a good record contract first. Then, become the adult.
Also no surprises by Radiohead is pretty much the same song but a different style both amazing and a very depressing reflection of everyday life
me
You gotta remember: this was written while Boris Yeltsen was still in power. Clinton, Chechnya, the war on drugs...the 90's were a cold piece of work. And, what's more, this received only moderate play on the radio in the late 90's (even though it were nominated for the Grammie in 1999; albeit, Alanis Morrissette won.) Now, it is played over and over, on at least 3 major radio stations in my town: KOST, KCBS, KLOS, KROQ, even KCSN, to name some, but, it's words and meaning are even more relevant today than when they were spoken, even "prophetic". But, to say this is the "defining" song of this generation is untrue: it's like saying that The Gin Blossoms wrote the hymn to the 90's generation. Although, this, "What's the Story, Morningglory" by Oasis, "OK Computer" by Radiohead, and a few, left out, are now receiving "moderate airplay", while still being considered "classic albums" in certain (music) circles.
Aahhhhh... yep your right there
I dont know how people find this song like it has a christmas vibe. I find it nostalgic and kind of sad
Ja Morant I just searched “songs with violins in them” 🤷♀️
sometimes christmas can bring out the demons even more and songs like this just feel right
Ja Morant i just spent like 20 minutes looking for this song so i just looked up that one song with the violin intro
Me toooooo.. I find it quite sad
Agree it's a little down beat but has memories attached including Football world cup events although that didn't go to plan. I expect the verve find it more sad as they didnt make a dime as the rolling stones manager claimed all the royalty fees... anyway happy new year...
The most iconic song of the 90's Loving the mood. On my knees every night thank God.
It actually messes with my head seeing this video in 4k.
I remeber the video, the fashion and that street very clearly, but this looks modern. Like it was filmed today, but with some old cars.
It’s the road and roadwork signs they haven’t changed for years they update them a bit
The fashions look a bit different but yes get what you mean that’s UK always stuck in ways
i remember listening to this song when i was in a dead job, getting paid weak money and going absolutely nowhere in life. This song got me through some rough times and helped me realise that life does suck, but only if you let it suck. I was listening to this song everyday and each time I heard it I'd cry a little bit inside. Nothing has made me feel the way I did when I heard the words "I need to hear the sounds that recognise the pain in me", it's a true masterpiece. Thank you Richard Ashcroft
yes brotha i totally feel you and that line and a few others bear the most important meanings to me as well
The greatest "feeling" is to know that God loves you and that you can spend eternal life with God. I am sixty six and done it all. It is never enough. Jesus Christ is the ONLY thing that truly brings REAL contentment.
God bless, Michael
@@Goodkidjr43 Go tell that to Buddha
I after 15 years of feeling what you wrote, being in that place, I envy you.
I've tried so hard to change, I just don't have enough
@@Goodkidjr43 I never met that guy called Jesus...they say he is quite shy
Who’s whatching this in 2024?
You! Be happy!
Me
And me
Oh yes!😊
😔
*ME*
I will understand this awesome beautiful music until the end of time
!You really came here to listen this old crap?? Better listen Gomunkul 6 he is trending now
one of the best songs ever made
respect
Thx Rolling Stones ;)
Wesley I'oeuille ?
Wesley I'oeuille NON
And Rolling Stones says your welcome Now pay us Lol
Wesley I'oeuille sad thing is that this is their only decent song
One of the most beautiful songs ever made, and with an iconic video to boot that perfectly captured the height of Britpop in the 90s. I’m not patriotic but this makes me proud to be British
For a small island of 67 million, the UK is histrorically and probably always will be an absolute powerhouse of music. Bittersweet Symphony is unquestionably one of the greatest songs of the past 30 years.
I lived in London for about 7 months and God how I miss this place. I wish I was borned British, now I can't come back because of brexit. But believe me this country has something very special, not to mention how beautiful it is.
Have a good one lads
Ya know, he "composed" the enny!!
You UK Folks are numero uno when it comes to music here in Europe....A greeting from Italy
Je suis daccord meme si je ne suis pas britannique cest tout un vers doreille que jadore elle viens me toucher en plein coeur
This track still gets play April 2024
Tried doing this earlier today in the hood, im laterally writing this from heaven. All i hear is a Bitter sweet symphony
This has aged perfectly like a fine wine
Hello
I love the 🎻
Я люблю Ричарда! И звуки скрипки🎻🎸🎻🎸🐲🎻🎸🎻🎸
A plagiarised fine wine?
@@timsiragusa9096 Да.Кому не нравится, не пейте.
A generation defining song, that will no doubt Stand the tests of time
^^^yes well said
+Peaandham Really! Great Rolling Stones!!
+Jay Clarke It will stand the test of time. The lyrics will, if nothing else.
+KillTheMethod yes, the lyrics are amazing!!!
+Peaandham i doubt
I like this song since my childhood. This song makes me feel so nostalgic and lonely .
Legend has it he's still walking straight
This was my sister's favorite song. January 17th will mark the 7th year since she passed. My niece played this at her wedding after she was remembered at the reception. I cried like a baby!
her music keeps playing 💜
I almost died November 4 2020. If I were to take a turn for the worse, this would have been my letting go song.
@@emilyboyle74 I don't know what happened but I hope you're okay now ☺️ I understand you.. I got between life and death in 2018 and this song helped me get my hopes up.
I hope you can hear this song and feel like you did it, you're doing well and I'm glad you're here ❤️
❤ Remember the good times
I wish you to stay strong 💪
*legend has it he is still walking*
n1
LMAO
And yet to get punched in the face.
My greast😍😎💪💀
Towqio haha
I was born in Manchester where the verve are from. I had a wild night out and sang this in the back of a taxi in Manchester city center. A few days later, I was in Guadalajara, Mexico returning from my wife's family home, and this song came on, and we all sang it. Small world, innit?
01/05/2024!! forever!
The day my mama left this earth😢❤
Cruel Intentions is the first thing that pops in my head whenever I hear this masterpiece playing.
Me too
Great song, the movie is utter shit though.
@@hockeymasktime1918 I agree, too cringy
It was pretty popular back then, but there was a reason too its forgotten by now.
What a great fucking movie...
Probably the best song I remember from my childhood
agree
Me too
Eddy Mbatia i love this video and song
Hope your alright, xoxo
This song describes my feeling at this dark moment in my life.
Take it easy bro
@@tired5438i will kill myself.
You're not alone. We're there with you.
It's the walk of life.
I'd be honored if some late 90s fans would check out my acoustic piano & vocal covers of BITTERSWEET SYMPHONY by the Verve, NAME by the GooGoo Dolls, and WONDER WALL by Oasis on my channel. Live acoustic with no autotune. Thanks and peace out.
Best Walk Ever
It is rhe true walk. Open
I mean, Ashcroft sorta has the action and the motion. And he can probably play. ;)
Fix your sights and drive forward. Don't waste your time on those that get in your way. They sure as hell aren't thinking of you.
This tune will never get old, a true master piece 👌
Mental I’ll nes a desperattt
I feel so alone I am desperate. Alison😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
Brilliant
@@alisonbeveridge4001😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
thats y i shared it
" ..and I'm a million different people from one day to the next..."
Makes you think when songs 🎵 such as this are the best part of three decades old. It doesn't seem like 5 minutes since the 90s.
I remember waiting for this one to play on the radio when I was a teenager... beautiful memories.
kkkk
Facts!💯
The intro of the song and video still gives me goosebumps this song will never get old one of my favorite pop rock music from UK 🇬🇧 🎧🔥
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This song is a timeless masterpiece. It's now 2023 and I still love this song. Thank heavens for RUclips because you don't see this stuff on TV anymore today. I miss 1997.
Same
@@absxxproductions9172 There is nothing cool nor okay, being a mason - soul, these are the biggest liars cause they are deceived the deepest.
Search what i did, BIBLE + FREEMASONRY, and no longer a mason you want to be. Cause then you`ll see how wicked you shall be under the lie of being illuminated. Then you`ll see and hopefully understand also how sick rituals masons do. Baphomet servers wont be in heaven.
No Christian is illuminated nor called to be one. We are simply souls, who have came to repentance, changed our minds and our hearts. Admit that we are sinners beyond being able to help our own selves. Deeply evil, knowing how to do evil rather then good.
We seek´t out the truth, cause the off vibes this realm give us and not being satisfied with lies.
We repented, cause we felt awfully about our own sinful nature, being able to do evil 24/7/365.
Christians is not a illuminated souls, we are just souls who miss home. Missing home that badly the we counted the cost of following CHRIST and to walk on that narrow path into heaven.
The cost of following CHRIST? - giving up our lives here on this earth, as CHRIST did for us. If it come to it, and it shall come to it, we are willing to be beheaded.
So? - Are you that brave (foolish in the eyes of this world) soul or are you a coward who hides in the enemies lines?
Why were schools and working places created? to produce slaves.
Slaves who:
- think nor question not, no matter their age, race, culture background, beliefs.
Masons wanted generations of slaves, and they got their wish.
And, we, the people, lost the right to debate and complain about, humans were once slaves and all the made up problems between black and white skinned humans.
Why? , cause we are still SLAVES.
Slaving away our time - health - life. Slaving it all away to whom? - to the uncaring governments.
Why masons give us the "freedom" to believe whatever we want and live how we want? - to keep us, their slaves, blind and deaf.
Hell yeah
Yes yes yes
So true.
might just be the best song ever written !
This song is an anthem for my mid-30s, which happened to coincide with its release. I shared that take no shit attitude at the time.
I feel bad that the industry did wrong to The Verve, this song was everywhere - sports highlights, garbage ads ... anywhere the label could pimp the sound. One could argue that you sign up for that, but who signs up for their most recognizable tune being used for American football highlights without a dime coming back to the artist?
I listen to this song in protest to that bullshit, which is probably counter productive, but I just want to hear the band.