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Bitter Sweet Symphony Lyrics

by The Verve

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Bitter Sweet Symphony Lyrics

'Cause it's a bittersweet symphony, this life Try to make ends meet You're a slave to money then you die I'll take you down the only road I've ever been down You know the one that takes you to the places where all the things meet yeah No change, I can't change I can't change, I can't change But I'm here in my mold I am here in my mold But I'm a million different people from one day to the next I can't change my mold No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no Well I never pray But tonight I'm on my knees yeah I need to hear some sounds that recognize the pain in me, yeah I let the melody shine, let it cleanse my mind, I feel free now But the airways are clean and there's nobody singing to me now No change, I can't change I can't change, I can't change But I'm here in my mold I am here in my mold And I'm a million different people from one day to the next I can't change my mold No, no, no, no, no, no, no I can't change I can't change 'Cause it's a bittersweet symphony, this life Try to make ends meet Try to find some money then you die I'll take you down the only road I've ever been down You know the one that takes you to the places where all the things meet yeah You know I can't change, I can't change I can't change, I can't change But I'm here in my mold I am here in my mold And I'm a million different people from one day to the next I can't change my mold No, no, no, no, no, no, no I can't change my mold no, no, no, no, no, I can't change Can't change my body, no, no, no, no, no I'll take you down the only road I've ever been down I'll take you down the only road I've ever been down Been down Ever been down Ever been down Ever been down Ever been down That you've ever been down That you've ever been down

Meaning of Bitter Sweet Symphony

“Bitter Sweet Symphony” captures the frustrating and cyclical nature of a life dominated by routine and unfulfilled desires. The lyrics paint a picture of struggling to “make ends meet,” trapped in a relentless pursuit of money that ultimately leads to death, symbolizing a meaningless existence. The repeated refrain – "I can't change my mold" – expresses a profound sense of resignation and the inability to escape predetermined circumstances. Despite moments of seeking solace through music and feeling momentarily free, the song highlights a deep loneliness; “there’s nobody singing to me now,” reflecting a lack of connection and understanding. The artist conveys a bittersweet emotion, acknowledging both beauty and pain within this “bittersweet symphony” of life, suggesting an acceptance of a fate that is both familiar and deeply unsatisfying, urging the listener to confront their own limitations and the feeling of being trapped.

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