I’m trying to get my son into rehab, but he’s not ready yet - just one more hit dad, I’ll clean-up from tomorrow. It breaks my heart, he’s 29, I cry every day when I see the state of him 😿
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.
... 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.)
@@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. 👍❤🙏🐦
Ruined by the poser Diana and her death. Although this version is pathetic compared to the acoustic version by Richard on the Mark Radcliffe show in 1993. The drummer has his hand broken by a French bouncer so the band could not play but it was sublime
WOW! All of your stories are so moving. My story seems small, but I'd like to share. My parents were both alcoholics, & from my mid teens they encouraged me to drinks, saying it made me more relaxed, & nicer to know. My mother was in & out of drying establishments, on & off for years. It never lasted. On her 50th birthday she commited suicide. I kept on drinking, & the worst year was when I was 49. I was so scared that I would be like her when I turned 50. I got through that difficult year. Then , out of the blue , when I was 51+, I realised that I wasn't going to follow her path. One day I poured my usual realised I didn't want or need it. I've been sober for 3+ years now. I miss my Mum so much , but it's only since I've been sober that I've understood how hard it was for her. This song seems so relevent now that I've understood her pain, & been able to forgive her. Love to Mum, & everyone who is addicted to anything. My heart goes out to you.
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...
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.
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
@@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!
You know, the comments on here are so full of compassion and understanding. It’s rare to go on UA-cam and find this. It’s so full of people giving stupid advice from high and mighty places and people that have never experienced the hurt that others have suffered. Thank you all of you ❤
Very uncommon. I’ve seen so much venom spat at people who are already suffering. To be unaffected by addiction or illness to the point where you’re openly cruel towards anyone who has been is essentially a personality disorder in and of itself
@@rachaelmarrero8597no, dirty shit like heroin has no excuse for anyone taking it. Unless you live in a cave in outer Mongolia, everyone knows what a fucking awful drug heroin is
It’s heartbreaking to read the comments and replies from people who have been affected by drugs. God be with each and everyone of you as you go through this journey. This song is so beautiful🙏❤️
Lost my little sister to it all. She just wouldn’t quit. Left 4 kids behind. My heart is broken and there is nothing I could do for her, but tell her I love her. 2 years ago and like it was yesterday. My life is not the same knowing I can’t even find her in the streets anymore. I love you sis with all my heart. You’re always on my mind.
You know your I’m sure your sister loved you for being there and you should know you always did your best … can’t get through to their minds with drugs in the way but she would know you loved her Find your peace my friend x
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.
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.
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 ❤️
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 😢
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. .❤
my bro in the process of having the same fate been alcoholic and taken drugs for years he was in coma for 10 week came out pf hossy and carried on with the beer n drugs this song gets me also
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!
This song is a beautiful double entendre, which describes both how Ashcroft lost his father to cancer and how drugs didn’t help deal with that loss. Something many people in this world can relate to.
@@peachypchi936 I too, held my mother’s hand and watched her take her last breath. She died on my 50th birthday. I whispered in her ear, reminding her she gave life to me on that day 50 years ago. Beautiful that she saw me take my first breath and bittersweet that I saw her take her last.
Becky so sorry to hear that, I watched my mum pass last November kept holding her hand telling her to go rest now , she was exhausted from cancer treatment, god bless to our loved ones xc
@@rosebud6485 rereading some comments and I remember how yours really touched me. Your experience with your mother is one of the most beautiful moments ever.
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.
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.
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❤
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 ❤️
my anxiety medication no longer works, my suicidal thoughts are getting worse and i might lose my job in the coming months. this song is the only way to describe how my life is going now. i don’t know how this is going to end but i wish everyone else here peace & love x
"sui-sidal" thoughts are made so much worse on benzos and they go away once you're off. I wouldn't wish panic attacks on my worst enemy. But many have beaten this and you can too. Look into natural things to use in place of or to help you taper. Most of our diets are severely lacking in magnesium which causes anxiety. Obviously that won't completely stop withdrawal, but it can help. Also Passionflower, skullcap, Gabba, but most importantly Jesus! He can deliver you in an instant but for most of us it's still a process. I am not trying to minimize what you're going through. Just hoping to encourage you. It's a very long drawn out process but doable. You got this..
I love how this song has a duality of meaning for people. It can mean anything from the drugs not working for cancer or depression and losing people to that but maybe getting to see them again somewhere far away. Or it could talk about losing people to drug addiction. Such a sweet and heartfelt song that has a glimmer of hope under the pain. The verve really channeled something real here.
It used to remind me of my ex in psychiatric hospital the other side of the country doped up on drugs that only sedated and zombified, never actually helped. They were on heroin, as am I but they were on a death mission. Never could help. I tried.
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 😢
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.
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.💜🖤
I just lost my little sister to Cancer on the 5th of July, last month and this reminds me of what she went through with months of Chemo etc. God bless you Lorraine, see you soon.
Thoughts are with you. Chemotherapy is a pharma-scam. It destroys the body's immune system so that you can't possibly fight infection. Avoid like the plague and use 5000 year old chinese therapies.
The combination of the lyrics and Richard Ashcroft’s angelic vocals make this song an emotional sucker punch. Right in the gut, every single time. It’s utter perfection.
I repeated this song all night the night I lost my nana to cancer. So powerful, the lyrics really hit home like all true great music does. Ashcroft is a genius and when I see this live in a few months I'll sing it slightly differently celebrating the triumph and memory of her life. But I know I'll see your face again X
This comment hit me hard, I lost my father to cancer in January and this was on of the songs played at his funeral. It always had meaning between myself and my younger sister and we had it tattooed together years before. For it to then be chosen by my aunty for my fathers funeral then gave this song a powerful depth for me. Thinking of you
I wish you the very best of luck...it can take a while, but it's achievable. I never thought I could do it but I did - it gets easier with time. Stay strong.
I've been where you are and I hope it works for you. I was very lucky in a very strange way when my mother died I'd been on heroin for 13 years and stopped cold turkey , it was not fun but worked and now 15 years latter Im still clean so I hope you get there to.
You go girl. I really hope you succeed. My youngest brother failed over 30 years ago, my heart still bleeds for him. Wishing you all the best from a land down under.
Their songs are open to much interpretation, but this has an air of the most desperate sadness running through it. The whole of Urban Hymns was an utter masterpiece - their star may not have burnt for long, but by God, it burnt brightly !!
It really can have so many different meanings for whoever is listening to it. Even "the drugs don't work" can have a different meaning... for whom the drugs work, what the drugs are, etc.
my dad died in 1996, a year later I heard this and it hit me like a hammer, this song expressed exactly how I felt, Richard Ashcroft is a genius he put my grief into music form, I've listened to it every now and again over the past 25 years, but it's a weird sensation, it makes me sad and gives me comfort both at the same time,
Me and my sister have "If heaven calls, I'm coming too" tattooed on us. This song means so much to us, it was even played at our dads funeral. Which was a year ago today. RIP Dad. We miss you.
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. ❤️
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.😢
@@anderSalmond-37keep it up mate. You can do it. Crack is the devil. Harder for me to get off that than the gear. There’s people here that believe in you. Don’t even need to know you to know that you can do it. If there’s any way you can move away, do that. That’s how I stayed clean. If you can’t, avoid those places and people.
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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 :)
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.
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. 🙏😎❤️
Lost my dad at the age of 13 due to a heroin overdose, now mum is a herion user and alcoholic. Life can be tough. On the plus side I have a wife, a managers role, 5 kids and a dog.. but I still struggle with my mental health, but this song brings me out of my battle. Much love people, you got this x
You are the only way forward? The sheer effort and responsibilities of life crush some people and it's a shame. People like you are the shelter and protection for your family. Its not easy but anything that's easy is not worth doing. I listened to Jordan Peterson and he helped me understand why my life is hard and how overcoming challenges or at least surving them is what gives us purpose. Sometimes being strong is the only thing you have. Take care..
i lost my dad due to cancer 3 weeks ago. I played this songs all the time while waiting for him in the ER. Rest in peace dad, i will always pray for you.. till we meet again dad ;)
I lost my little brother (Paul aged 40) to drugs last July and this songs tears me apart. I’ve sung it many times on karaoke before losing him but can’t bring myself to sing it any more. I have two other brothers, one has a serious drug issue and the other is now clean and using his music and faith to help others. Stay strong folks. Sending 🙏🏻and ♥️
try Asleep by The Smiths... not taking anything away from The Drugs Don't Work - it's one of the best songs ever written IMO... but for me, honestly, Asleep is probably my favorite sad song; it's hauntingly beautiful.
i recently discovered "low roar" here on youtube - quite different from the verve, but deeply sad, quiet and hauntingly beautiful - maybe you´ll like that too............
There are a lot of beautifully sad songs out there. Sing by Blur, Tell Me What to Swallow by Crystal Castles, Perfect Day by Lou reed, Wooden Girl by Pino Placentile... just to name a few
I used to have a huge drug problem and anytime this song was played on radio my poor mother would cry her eyes out listening to this song. It has so much meaning to me it's an absolute classic
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
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.
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 :)
My daughter's best friend died of brain cancer, she was only 8 years old. She was genuine, warm hearted human being and it left a big big hole in our lives, not to mention her parents. Every time I hear this song, I think of her. I miss her soo much and would love nothing more than see her again.
my mother died 3 days ago after fighting heart, kidney and lung disease for 1.5... until I couldn't bear to see the disease she was suffering from, sad, unstoppable frustration, but she was so strong in facing it all, hope she be in peace there. . mom, love you
I’m so sorry for the loss of your mother. Heartbreaking…I lost my 77 year old sister a little over 3 weeks ago. She suffered so. Now I believe she’s pain free…And I know I’ll see her face again❤
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 😌
My beautiful wife died 4 months ago due to cancer. She had 8 weeks of radiotherapy and chemo. The drugs didn't work, she was a shell. I miss her so much
Yesterday, August 26, 2020, my grandfather took his last breath. I know that life must go on but, for now, I just want to make my pain felt and this song is simply beautiful for that. Thank you very much, grandpa. I will always love you.
Jessica, please keep your head up. Though you will never forget your loved ones who have passed away it will get easier, I promise you. If there is one peice of advice an older person like me could give, it would be to remember that life is not a rehersal, be a decent human being and make the most of yourself. My sinscere condolences. Take care X
I'm sorry so much Jessica,my dad died 16 years ago but now I feel him inside me more than whem he was Alive...if you your dad is un your Hearts,he Will never die...R.I.P.
Wow!! Sorry for your grandad mate, we all lose family and it fukkin hurts! Keep your chin high my friend, we all will meet again im sure, verve are the bollocks and your granda can hear you bruv xx
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
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.
+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.
+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.
I haven't listened to this song for a long, long time, i know this song is about Richard's brother, but it makes me think of losing my beloved dog and my father who died from lung cancer 7 years ago and this song gets me choked up, i miss the both so much.
I listen to this song when I feel like I need a good cry. It reminds me of when my dad died after a long struggle against Alzheimer's disease. I had to get up every 3 hours to give him morphine for a week straight, up until I found him dead on a Sunday morning. Rest in peace, dad. I love you and miss you.
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 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 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
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
@@SukhySingh-z3fhow’s it going? I’m 4 months clean from heroin and crack it’s not easy. Think the only way I did it was leaving the area I knew everyone in. I can’t go back there now and relapse. I’d have to go out and meet new people and it keeps me clean. Stay strong my friend. Relapse is a part of recovery too. Don’t be too hard on yourself but keep a strong head and heart. You’re better than that life. One day it will make you sick to think about this life.
Rest in peace too his mom who faught an awful cancer the words too this song i can relate too thank you it puts me at ease on occasions it just needs too be heard as sad as it is at times ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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❤️🫶
It's actually not the song that makes me cry. It's the memories I have of it. When I was a baby, I would cry spontaneously for hours and the only thing that would shut me up was this song. I don't remember doing it but I've seen the videos of my mum pressing play and watching me suddenly stop! And all it took was the first two chords. So wherever I hear this, I get this deep unexplainable wave of tears I can't stop. I remember when I heard this a couple years ago for "the first time", and I can't describe the feeling I had, and still have to this day. I associate this song with my mothers embrace and dry tears and to me it means so much.
Been listening to this song for so long and enjoying the melody. It hits me different now that my only brother left me in vain. It's been 3 weeks since he left me, since he left us.. I missed him so much. How I wish we could sing this song, where he played his guitar.. I believe you would like this song too, bro..😢 I miss all our randomtalk. I really miss you.. Until we meet again..❤ Rest in peace, rest in love, bang❤ (Jan 31, 2024)
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.
Powerful song. Living with crutches like drugs and alcohol to fall back on, is 100 times harder than being sober. The demons are always fed and they take over. You're not missing out in anything being sober, in fact you have everything to gain and nothing to lose, you ONLY win.
Christmas Eve.Playing this over and over.Thats how good things are.
Nice to hear ❤
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. ❤️
So sorry for your loss, :'(
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If my wee boys say the same thing I'll have died happy 💖🖤💖
Sorry to hear that so sad
So sorry for your loss. You’ll see him again, someday. Promise. ❤️
My son is a single father he's only26 but has brain cancer,,this song tears me up,,,please say a prayer for Kyle
Kyle is in my 🙏....😮
Of course 🙏🏻 🍀
I will pray for him x
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Your son is in my prayers tonight💙
for my dear hailey, please don’t give up baby… it will get better love
How is hailey doing? I hope she’s good.
Bless Hailey
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I hope it’s got worse
For my son who is in recovery keep strong and your faith my boy
Be strong my son you get one chance xx
How is your son doing? Best wishes to you both❤
I’m trying to get my son into rehab, but he’s not ready yet - just one more hit dad, I’ll clean-up from tomorrow.
It breaks my heart, he’s 29, I cry every day when I see the state of him 😿
@@Sydopaththat was me man, but recovery is possible for the 1st time man kind has the tools to beat it ✌️ I'm finally in recovery stay strong for him
@@colleyg8tertv222 Thanks for those supportive words. I’m still keeping him alive 🙏🏻
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.
keep up the good work and drop links of your music here man
crossing my fingers for you
... 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.)
@@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. 👍❤🙏🐦
Keep up the good work
Stay well don't give up 😊
A hugely underrated work of art.
malaki. you don't remember 1997 and 1998, that's for sure
@@FlickanIDetKroktaRummet 1:58 ❤❤❤
Ruined by the poser Diana and her death. Although this version is pathetic compared to the acoustic version by Richard on the Mark Radcliffe show in 1993. The drummer has his hand broken by a French bouncer so the band could not play but it was sublime
It's possible, not easy, yet possible with self love. I'm 36 yrs clean and grateful each and everyday.
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WOW! All of your stories are so moving. My story seems small, but I'd like to share. My parents were both alcoholics, & from my mid teens they encouraged me to drinks, saying it made me more relaxed, & nicer to know. My mother was in & out of drying establishments, on & off for years. It never lasted. On her 50th birthday she commited suicide. I kept on drinking, & the worst year was when I was 49. I was so scared that I would be like her when I turned 50. I got through that difficult year. Then , out of the blue , when I was 51+, I realised that I wasn't going to follow her path. One day I poured my usual realised I didn't want or need it. I've been sober for 3+ years now. I miss my Mum so much , but it's only since I've been sober that I've understood how hard it was for her. This song seems so relevent now that I've understood her pain, & been able to forgive her. Love to Mum, & everyone who is addicted to anything. My heart goes out to you.
sorry for your loss. Stay strong.
much love to you.
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Stay Strong its hard I know.
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
Mohamad Roviansah im so sorry. Big hug!
my cousins husband passed from cancer 2 days ago rip
GAVSTAAH 😓
God bless you stay strong x
Same boat dude my dad passed 4 years ago
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...
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.
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
So sorry for your loss x
@@olivianichols1248 get your self to rehab or some form help I'm a addict in recovery u can do this
@@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!
You know, the comments on here are so full of compassion and understanding. It’s rare to go on UA-cam and find this. It’s so full of people giving stupid advice from high and mighty places and people that have never experienced the hurt that others have suffered. Thank you all of you ❤
Very uncommon. I’ve seen so much venom spat at people who are already suffering. To be unaffected by addiction or illness to the point where you’re openly cruel towards anyone who has been is essentially a personality disorder in and of itself
@@rachaelmarrero8597no, dirty shit like heroin has no excuse for anyone taking it. Unless you live in a cave in outer Mongolia, everyone knows what a fucking awful drug heroin is
As someone in recovery it's so true
It’s heartbreaking to read the comments and replies from people who have been affected by drugs. God be with each and everyone of you as you go through this journey. This song is so beautiful🙏❤️
Don't understand your point of view 😢@@rachaelmarrero8597
Lost my little sister to it all. She just wouldn’t quit. Left 4 kids behind. My heart is broken and there is nothing I could do for her, but tell her I love her. 2 years ago and like it was yesterday. My life is not the same knowing I can’t even find her in the streets anymore. I love you sis with all my heart. You’re always on my mind.
You know your I’m sure your sister loved you for being there and you should know you always did your best … can’t get through to their minds with drugs in the way but she would know you loved her
Find your peace my friend x
So sorry for your loss. I wish you and your family all the love in the world.
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Bless she been in your heart now xx
Your comment made me feel sad but I hope you remember the good memories not just bad!! 🤞
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.
I think the song is about his father dying of cancer. "The drugs don't work... I know I'll see your face again."
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.
I lost someone close to me brother, all we can do is go on with every day life no matter how hard it is.
Loss is loss. I am sorry for yours.
@@davidnavratil5349 yeah so sad
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 ❤️
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 😢
A strong women . My own battled it for years. Sorry for your loss
I'm sorry for your loss mate , may she rest in peace and you cherish her memory 🙏
That's exactly what the song is about as u probably know sorry for you loss
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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 💔
It's sad, and it's beautiful, courage, may your dad rest in peace ❤❤❤

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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. .❤
sorry about your brother, and happy about your friend JK.
No te faltan huevos carnal. Échale la furia ñera! ❤
Excelente 🙂
Sorry for your loss from the bottom of my heart my friend
Take care and always remember the good times love and respect
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my bro in the process of having the same fate been alcoholic and taken drugs for years he was in coma for 10 week came out pf hossy and carried on with the beer n drugs this song gets me also
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!
Hope you're keeping okay ❤
It's about his wife's father, actually.
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Absolute fantastic tune from the Verve, I’m 59 but still takes me back, one of the better bands of the 90’s
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.
I hope you find peace brother....
God bless ...to those who have gone to another paradise land...away from pain and hurt....blossom and rejoice new life....
god bless you and bless the soul of your dear brother my friend
Peppe Dilillo Amen to that thank you
Breaks my heart that there is so little help.
Probably one of the greatest songs ever written.
And very well produced.
It’s possibly one of the most emotional songs I’ve ever heard, it makes me cry.
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. 😭
@@alvarosantos78 Thats why its one of the greatest songs ever written.
Good old Rod.
This song is a beautiful double entendre, which describes both how Ashcroft lost his father to cancer and how drugs didn’t help deal with that loss. Something many people in this world can relate to.
I lost my dad 10 years ago today I watched his last breath miss him so much
@@peachypchi936 I too, held my mother’s hand and watched her take her last breath. She died on my 50th birthday. I whispered in her ear, reminding her she gave life to me on that day 50 years ago. Beautiful that she saw me take my first breath and bittersweet that I saw her take her last.
Becky so sorry to hear that, I watched my mum pass last November kept holding her hand telling her to go rest now , she was exhausted from cancer treatment, god bless to our loved ones xc
@@rosebud6485 oh my I’m crying...Beautiful last words for your sweet mother...God bless you.
@@rosebud6485 rereading some comments and I remember how yours really touched me. Your experience with your mother is one of the most beautiful moments ever.
My first love died from cancer aged 23 in 1998, I still think of him when I hear this song
The verve is underrated, there songs have meaning behind it and I think they deserve more recognition.
Carlos Coombs nah they are popular even nowadays. I’m from Taiwan and my friends who likes UK RnR must know The verve.
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.
Carlos Coombs amen
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.
You're just late to the party.
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❤
Sterkte❤
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Best wishes for the future you can do this be strong do it for your niece god bless you
Extremely painful. I'm so sorry
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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 ❤️
Amen 🙏
Yeah I got you 👍
Well done you 💙
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
well done, hope you are in a better place now and all is good
This song means allot to me ! I'm a recovery addict ,clean for 12 years now
my anxiety medication no longer works, my suicidal thoughts are getting worse and i might lose my job in the coming months. this song is the only way to describe how my life is going now. i don’t know how this is going to end but i wish everyone else here peace & love x
One day at a time, youve got this 💐
@@NicolaHoney-fj4dxthank you x
"sui-sidal" thoughts are made so much worse on benzos and they go away once you're off. I wouldn't wish panic attacks on my worst enemy. But many have beaten this and you can too. Look into natural things to use in place of or to help you taper. Most of our diets are severely lacking in magnesium which causes anxiety. Obviously that won't completely stop withdrawal, but it can help. Also Passionflower, skullcap, Gabba, but most importantly Jesus! He can deliver you in an instant but for most of us it's still a process.
I am not trying to minimize what you're going through. Just hoping to encourage you. It's a very long drawn out process but doable. You got this..
I'm hoping that things get better for you and that you find your path to happiness..
We believe in you. I hope things worked out for you. ❤
I love how this song has a duality of meaning for people. It can mean anything from the drugs not working for cancer or depression and losing people to that but maybe getting to see them again somewhere far away. Or it could talk about losing people to drug addiction. Such a sweet and heartfelt song that has a glimmer of hope under the pain. The verve really channeled something real here.
I think you hit it spot on the head there
Blaiseoffury
Yes to the first, half yes to the second.
It used to remind me of my ex in psychiatric hospital the other side of the country doped up on drugs that only sedated and zombified, never actually helped. They were on heroin, as am I but they were on a death mission. Never could help. I tried.
So beautifully said...
@@mikeyybtownbaby6694 man that sounds so sad. I’m sorry. Take care of yourself.
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 😢
Sorry for your loss. You know that you’ll see his face again. God bless.
One of my dads favourites too got
Me tearing up! Rest in peace to your father😭
So sorry. It is a lovely song
Thank you for sharing this.. My biggest fear is I wont live to see my son grow up.
A very dear person to me in my past loved Verve I didn't know how he felt and I couldn't help him😭
Urban hymns album is like a soft pillow for soul.
Rest in paradise Dan, forever 12❤
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.
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I’m glad this song has been such a comfort to you.
Ufff -" no need for comforting words "
You were born for a purpose and when you get to grips with what that is, things make a lot more sense.
And on top of that he stumbled on cioran's philosophy. Damn
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.💜🖤
You just used two words ?? Amazing and Beautiful 😂😂
@@pazzerelli@ should i have barraged you with an acutrmen """?
@@Dissident_Rapture The home she was in over dosed her with insulin x
When i forgot the faces of friendships, lived ones , blurred by a debilitating depression, this helped me to see you all again. ❤
I lost my son Scott to Heroin in 2006 he was 28 i loved him deeply, i love this song..
Julie Rose 🌹 so sorry for your loss be strong 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Sorry to hear about your son.. No parent should ever have to deal with losing a child.
sorry to hear that.
As a heroin user for over 20yrs you have my sincere sympathy.
My dearest sympathies my friend
I just lost my little sister to Cancer on the 5th of July, last month and this reminds me of what she went through with months of Chemo etc. God bless you Lorraine, see you soon.
Kevin Linley So sorry. Take comfort in that she's in no more pain. ❤
Lost my bro on the 25th off July this year to it too mate. Lifes hard. Be strong x
Kevin Linley so sorry for your loss 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thoughts are with you. Chemotherapy is a pharma-scam. It destroys the body's immune system so that you can't possibly fight infection. Avoid like the plague and use 5000 year old chinese therapies.
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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
We will all be together one day.
So sorry to hear that
lets hope so
we all are here to suffer one way or another, like what CBDM777 said, we will be together someday.
Best wishes to you and your dad mate.
The combination of the lyrics and Richard Ashcroft’s angelic vocals make this song an emotional sucker punch. Right in the gut, every single time. It’s utter perfection.
I repeated this song all night the night I lost my nana to cancer. So powerful, the lyrics really hit home like all true great music does. Ashcroft is a genius and when I see this live in a few months I'll sing it slightly differently celebrating the triumph and memory of her life.
But I know I'll see your face again
X
Now you understand it. . . some people never do.
Kathy Eaton I always understood it! Just never had to experience it from a personal standpoint until that night x
This comment hit me hard, I lost my father to cancer in January and this was on of the songs played at his funeral. It always had meaning between myself and my younger sister and we had it tattooed together years before. For it to then be chosen by my aunty for my fathers funeral then gave this song a powerful depth for me. Thinking of you
Richard Ashcroft,is a major talent.Urban Hymns is an absolute gem.
it is but a northern soul is just as good
I’m going into rehab tomorrow. I hope to come out a better, stronger person. Wish me luck 🩷🩵
I wish you the very best of luck...it can take a while, but it's achievable. I never thought I could do it but I did - it gets easier with time. Stay strong.
I've been where you are and I hope it works for you. I was very lucky in a very strange way when my mother died I'd been on heroin for 13 years and stopped cold turkey , it was not fun but worked and now 15 years latter Im still clean so I hope you get there to.
You go girl. I really hope you succeed. My youngest brother failed over 30 years ago, my heart still bleeds for him.
Wishing you all the best from a land down under.
One day at a time ❤
he its dead
1 day clean.
This song is riping a truth straight through my chest.
Hope you're still going strong
Bless you 🙏
How's recovery going?stick it out mate or lose everything that you love & care for
God love you. Be strong xx
Well done keep goimg ,u will feel so much better xx
Their songs are open to much interpretation, but this has an air of the most desperate sadness running through it. The whole of Urban Hymns was an utter masterpiece - their star may not have burnt for long, but by God, it burnt brightly !!
One of the most poignantly beautiful songs ever written and performed.
Yes 👌🏼
Stunning words. Thank You for describing this record in such a way I never could
Hope is a great thing, this song helped me
It really can have so many different meanings for whoever is listening to it. Even "the drugs don't work" can have a different meaning... for whom the drugs work, what the drugs are, etc.
Well said...
my dad died in 1996, a year later I heard this and it hit me like a hammer, this song expressed exactly how I felt, Richard Ashcroft is a genius he put my grief into music form, I've listened to it every now and again over the past 25 years, but it's a weird sensation, it makes me sad and gives me comfort both at the same time,
such a lovely sentiment much love my brother
It’s wonderful how music can be there for us when we really need something.
My dad died in 1996 too. He miss me too much
lol
@@mikejohnson2638 what's the joke?
Almost 10 year battle with addiction (20+ years of depression). This song always speaks to me.
you can do it
Same
20 years depression / 15 or more addiction for me , sober 7 months .
Keith Farrell
Keep it up, man. It’s tough, but it’s worth it.
Absolutely, cheers , all the best.
Got my wife into the verve and she adores Richard Ashcroft,s music still bought his music when he went solo, brilliant song
Got a recommendation on their best album? I can't believe I didn't care for Bitter Sweet Symphony when it came out. Blows me away now..
Me and my sister have "If heaven calls, I'm coming too" tattooed on us. This song means so much to us, it was even played at our dads funeral. Which was a year ago today. RIP Dad. We miss you.
Sianzouu 😢😢😢
Omg I love this! I have “Say Hello 2 Heaven” Chris Cornell on my foot❤
The line is "if heaven falls, I'm coming to"
@@StephMitchell-u3t Yeah, it changes where you look up the lyrics tbh, calls/falls, means the same :)
This song deserves more attention and recognition. Such a masterpiece! Greetings from Argentina.
Wasn’t this song about his dad?
Please give this song a listen! :)
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@@kebarose164 yeaaah
Cheers from Scotland, sorry to gear about Diego!
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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. ❤️
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.
Same mate, as soon as I wake up that's all I think about, but been aff it for 7 weeks
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.😢
It’s all we can do ❤
@@anderSalmond-37keep it up mate. You can do it. Crack is the devil. Harder for me to get off that than the gear. There’s people here that believe in you. Don’t even need to know you to know that you can do it. If there’s any way you can move away, do that. That’s how I stayed clean. If you can’t, avoid those places and people.
It's crazy how a song can make me feel immediately emotional. Beautiful and outstanding work.
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.
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@@mirantieboreel1104 he’s lost his wife you div and you come out with shit like that ffs
@@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.
Hey you will see her face again mate don't you worry just don't give up on life yet.
she will be waiting for you fella. Hope you're getting through.
This song helped me as a young mother,beat pain killers,never looked back thank you verve ❤
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 :)
Brill !
One of THE best songs ever written, it means so much on so many different levels. It's just a masterpiece
Fucking brilliant.
It is a very sad song, on a multitude of levels!
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
My beautiful friend, Jonny died a tragic death last year. He was a dynamic soul with a zest for life. I can’t wait to see your face again my friend. 🧡
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.
I think this song is about medical drugs, and about a Richard relative
I'm so proud of you! From one addict to another, you can do this!
R you sure got some boss gear, n ,a , is very boring☠️
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. 🙏😎❤️
thanx :)
Lost my dad at the age of 13 due to a heroin overdose, now mum is a herion user and alcoholic. Life can be tough. On the plus side I have a wife, a managers role, 5 kids and a dog.. but I still struggle with my mental health, but this song brings me out of my battle. Much love people, you got this x
Back at you Leigh. You hang in there. be proud of what you have and who you are. Merry Christmas.
Well done you, be happy n hope you get all the luck in the world xxx
Hang in there. You are strong 💪
You are the only way forward? The sheer effort and responsibilities of life crush some people and it's a shame. People like you are the shelter and protection for your family. Its not easy but anything that's easy is not worth doing. I listened to Jordan Peterson and he helped me understand why my life is hard and how overcoming challenges or at least surving them is what gives us purpose. Sometimes being strong is the only thing you have. Take care..
Keep going bro.
i lost my dad due to cancer 3 weeks ago. I played this songs all the time while waiting for him in the ER. Rest in peace dad, i will always pray for you.. till we meet again dad ;)
I am sobbing for you....for all the loss...for all the suffering....I'm so sorry....
Bless you and sorry for your farther
I lost both my parents 12 months apart so I understand what your going through, hang in there it does get better.
@@farqsideways5679 so sorry for the losses that we have all experienced.
I lost my little brother (Paul aged 40) to drugs last July and this songs tears me apart.
I’ve sung it many times on karaoke before losing him but can’t bring myself to sing it any more. I have two other brothers, one has a serious drug issue and the other is now clean and using his music and faith to help others. Stay strong folks. Sending 🙏🏻and ♥️
Find your strength and sing that song soon with pride x
This is straight up the saddest song i've ever listened to. So beautiful
try Asleep by The Smiths... not taking anything away from The Drugs Don't Work - it's one of the best songs ever written IMO... but for me, honestly, Asleep is probably my favorite sad song; it's hauntingly beautiful.
i recently discovered "low roar" here on youtube - quite different from the verve, but deeply sad, quiet and hauntingly beautiful - maybe you´ll like that too............
There are a lot of beautifully sad songs out there. Sing by Blur, Tell Me What to Swallow by Crystal Castles, Perfect Day by Lou reed, Wooden Girl by Pino Placentile... just to name a few
André Gonçalves'' give Blue October a listen (consent to treatment, Foiled, The Answer), they're similar. devastatingly beautiful.
The saddest song I've heard is In Loving Memory by Alter Bridge.
I used to have a huge drug problem and anytime this song was played on radio my poor mother would cry her eyes out listening to this song. It has so much meaning to me it's an absolute classic
Leslie Leach
so sorry to hear that!!!
still fighting to myheroineAddiction,so hard & sad thug life !!!
Probably one of the most human songs ever written, god bless richard ashcroft🙏🙏
I love this song
@Akka Lange Merry Christmas!
Amazing 🙏🏻
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
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.
so real-
So true
One day at a time my friend! You are worth it❤
It's so hard.
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 :)
My daughter's best friend died of brain cancer, she was only 8 years old. She was genuine, warm hearted human being and it left a big big hole in our lives, not to mention her parents. Every time I hear this song, I think of her. I miss her soo much and would love nothing more than see her again.
Sari Vehmaskangas 😥😥😥
my mother died 3 days ago after fighting heart, kidney and lung disease for 1.5... until I couldn't bear to see the disease she was suffering from, sad, unstoppable frustration, but she was so strong in facing it all, hope she be in peace there. . mom, love you
I’m so sorry for the loss of your mother. Heartbreaking…I lost my 77 year old sister a little over 3 weeks ago. She suffered so. Now I believe she’s pain free…And I know I’ll see her face again❤
@@virginiaknighten4687 I think so. Pray for our family 🙌🏻
@@josephmuhlisin6554 yes Joseph 🙏for you and your family. Please take care and God bless you and yours.
Crazy how a song can take you back to a point in your life. Literally sat here with tears
This one goes out to everyone who is having a hard time. You'll get through it
Thanks from all of us out here who find life very difficult at times !
Yes !!!!!
I sincerely hope so.
I’m trying all the time
Thank you
This song is a sad masterpiece, I can’t ever get tired of it. It just touches a deep place
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 😌
I`m his age, praying for him.
im sorry for your pain an loss my freind
Really sorry to hear that Rob m8 :(
So sorry for your loss... so sorry
@@McRingil Thank you very much🙏
Coming upto 14 months sober never been happier in my life. Music doesn’t get made like this anymore, never will. Simply incredible
My beautiful wife died 4 months ago due to cancer. She had 8 weeks of radiotherapy and chemo. The drugs didn't work, she was a shell. I miss her so much
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Sorry for your loss. Here’s a virtual hug. 🤗 I hope your heart heals and the pain eases. 🕊️
Am so sorry brother 😢
@@JoegeorgeDoc Thank you
So sorry- my baby sister died recently...
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Yesterday, August 26, 2020, my grandfather took his last breath. I know that life must go on but, for now, I just want to make my pain felt and this song is simply beautiful for that. Thank you very much, grandpa. I will always love you.
Jessica, please keep your head up. Though you will never forget your loved ones who have passed away it will get easier, I promise you. If there is one peice of advice an older person like me could give, it would be to remember that life is not a rehersal, be a decent human being and make the most of yourself. My sinscere condolences.
Take care
X
I'm so sorry to hear that .I lost my only daughter's father through this .god bless you xx
I'm sorry so much Jessica,my dad died 16 years ago but now I feel him inside me more than whem he was Alive...if you your dad is un your Hearts,he Will never die...R.I.P.
Jessica Hernandez wishing you all the love in the world 🌎 xxxxx
Wow!! Sorry for your grandad mate, we all lose family and it fukkin hurts!
Keep your chin high my friend, we all will meet again im sure, verve are the bollocks and your granda can hear you bruv xx
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
Your mental health ain't a issue. It's how YOU my friend uses it.
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know this
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.
So sorry for your loss
So sorry for your loss hope your ok
+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.
+Michael Graham Very sad. :(
+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.
19 years clean
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God bless you and keep you safe❤
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YouTwat Bot. Scum!
Proud of you! ❤
Anyone in 2024 to this masterpiece ❤
Eu ouvindo em 2024
Still waiting to drown in 2024
Sometimes we are still here❤
Somewhere in France
me
I haven't listened to this song for a long, long time, i know this song is about Richard's brother, but it makes me think of losing my beloved dog and my father who died from lung cancer 7 years ago and this song gets me choked up, i miss the both so much.
I think it’s about his father, i hope you are ok.
@micheletacoh9671 just had a look and yes his father and also his late wife
To everyone who reads this, You are doing a fantastic job.. keep being yourself and you'll be ok, I love you
This helped me more than you know-thank you❤
@@katiehutchins1794 Anytime :) X
Peace and happiness brother 🤘
Thank you 😊
Thank you so very much.
This song was my Dad's all time favorite. He used to sing along when I was a kid. Miss him so bad.
Rip your dad
I listen to this song when I feel like I need a good cry. It reminds me of when my dad died after a long struggle against Alzheimer's disease. I had to get up every 3 hours to give him morphine for a week straight, up until I found him dead on a Sunday morning. Rest in peace, dad. I love you and miss you.
Bless you
dquaidman I'm so sorry for your loss 😢
dquaidman may he be resting in peace in the hereafter
dquaidman
And now I've just lost my brother. Found him dead after an apparent heart attack. Rest, my dear brother.
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
Good luck
@@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
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.
@@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
Never give up stay strong and fight the demon drugs sending you lots of love from south Wales UK ❤️🌹❤️
A timeless classic by the verve... PS the drugs don't work
They actually do, if you stay off dirty shit like heroin
E's work, coke works and blow is the best thing for pain and insomnia
This tune hits the heartstrings hard and is a true masterpiece, please keep these tunes alive 💜
it does hit the heart string and makes me cry with love and people who died in my family also
to anyone having a bad time , don't give up you will get through it I believe in you
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
@@SukhySingh-z3fYou can do it man!!! Fuck yeah
@@SukhySingh-z3fhow’s it going? I’m 4 months clean from heroin and crack it’s not easy. Think the only way I did it was leaving the area I knew everyone in. I can’t go back there now and relapse. I’d have to go out and meet new people and it keeps me clean. Stay strong my friend. Relapse is a part of recovery too. Don’t be too hard on yourself but keep a strong head and heart. You’re better than that life. One day it will make you sick to think about this life.
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Thanks bro I’ve been sat in a air BnB snorting and drinking for 3 days I just want to die but I don’t want to upset my loved ones
Rest in peace too his mom who faught an awful cancer the words too this song i can relate too thank you it puts me at ease on occasions it just needs too be heard as sad as it is at times ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
If your reading this I believe in you.. Your doing well and can do it and I'm proud of you love you and hope you enjoy your life
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❤️🫶
Sending love and strength to you!
Oh I how I feel you Nova 🤗😞 hope you are ok 🇦🇺🦘✌️♥️💐🎈
Congrats babe! You can do this! Sending lotta love xoxo
No matter how long you have been recovering sweetheart you are still recovering. Much love to you for being strong! Keep it up!
You've got this ❤️
Love this song ! Been clean 15 years !
Honestly one of the most beautiful heartbreaking songs....
Just lost my grandad couple of days ago. Having a cry and a sing song. God this song touches my soul!
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
This song reminds me of my Dad who died of MS, 3 years ago. The pain will never go away. Sending love to everyone who lost someone
love from ireland....xxxx
Thanks. Stay strong.
It's actually not the song that makes me cry. It's the memories I have of it.
When I was a baby, I would cry spontaneously for hours and the only thing that would shut me up was this song. I don't remember doing it but I've seen the videos of my mum pressing play and watching me suddenly stop! And all it took was the first two chords.
So wherever I hear this, I get this deep unexplainable wave of tears I can't stop.
I remember when I heard this a couple years ago for "the first time", and I can't describe the feeling I had, and still have to this day.
I associate this song with my mothers embrace and dry tears and to me it means so much.
Been listening to this song for so long and enjoying the melody. It hits me different now that my only brother left me in vain. It's been 3 weeks since he left me, since he left us.. I missed him so much. How I wish we could sing this song, where he played his guitar.. I believe you would like this song too, bro..😢
I miss all our randomtalk. I really miss you.. Until we meet again..❤
Rest in peace, rest in love, bang❤ (Jan 31, 2024)
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.
Im in my golden years. I found love for the first time. Baby it's worth the wait.
So good to hear about others happiness. Thankyou brother!
It can happen at any time. Pretty much have up on finding anyone.. you never know what's (or who's) around the corner..
First time I have been able to listen to this since my mum passed away last April, such a powerful song, tears rolling down my face here. 😭
Bless you...So sorry about your mum. I understand.
I hear you brother, lost my mum last November. Still hasn't got any easier. Miss her more every day, stay strong.
I celebrate 7 yrs sober on the 21st after shooting heroin for 18yrs. Recovery is awesome. We do recover.
Congrats. You rock
For more people like you🙂
so proud of you
Keep goind, hope u come back every year to listen to this song and keep clean. ❤
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Powerful song. Living with crutches like drugs and alcohol to fall back on, is 100 times harder than being sober. The demons are always fed and they take over. You're not missing out in anything being sober, in fact you have everything to gain and nothing to lose, you ONLY win.
Dedicate this song to my grandma died at 99 this year. 4 weeks away from been 100 i miss her with all my heart