'Cause it's a bittersweet symphony, this life
Tryin' 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 veins meet, yeah

No change, I can change
I can change, I can change
But I'm here in my mould
I am here in my mould
But I'm a million different people from
One day to the next i can't change my mould
No, no, no, no, no, no, no
(Have you ever been down?)

Well I've never prayed, 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 airwaves are clean and there's
Nobody singing to me now

No change, I can change
I can change, I can change
But I'm here in my mould
I am here in my mould
And I'm a million different people from
One day to the next i can't change my mould
No, no, no, no, no have you ever been down?
I can't change it you know, I can't change it

'Cause it's a bitter sweet symphony
That's life trying to make ends meet
Trying 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 veins meet, yeah

You know I can change, I can change
I can change, I can change
But I'm here in my mould
I am here in my mould
And I'm a million different people from
One day to the next
I can't change my mould, no, no, no, no, no
I can't change my mould, no, no, no, no, no
I can't change my mould, no, no, no, no, no
You've gotta change my mould, no, no, no
(It's just sex and violence
Melody and silence)
(It's just sex and violence
Melody and violence)
(It's just sex and silence
Melody and silence)
(I'll take you down the only
Road I've ever been down)
(It's just sex and violence
Melody and silence)
(I'll take you down the only
Road I've ever been down)
(It's just sex and violence
Melody and violence) been down
Ever been down
(I can't change my mould, no, no, no, no, no)
(It's just sex and violence
Melody and violence) ever been down
(I can't change my mould, no, no, no, no, no)
Ever been down ever been down
Have you ever been down?
Have you ever been down?
Have you ever been down?


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Bitter Sweet Symphony Lyrics as written by Mick Jagger Keith Richards

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  • +1
    General Comment

    Lol @ Muslim.

    It's a pretty obvious metaphor... But here's a cookie for you anyways.

    Justin Obsurveron July 07, 2008   Link
  • +1
    General Comment

    Dude, Coldplay doesn't even sing this song. It's by The Verve.

    FAGGOTxon May 07, 2009   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    Yeah its done @ Live8

    Persian Boyon February 13, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    uhhhh wasnt this song done by the verve?

    michaelaiscoolon February 19, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    This song was done by the Verve. I've just heard that Chris Martin really respects Richard Ashcroft, the leader of the band. Does anyone know where you can get this version of the song, with Chris Martin singing?

    neongreen44on March 21, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    Actually nowhere,cuz chris never sing this and they perform it once at live8 with richard voice.

    ColdenScenceon March 21, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    I think richard ashcroft is not that good himself, I mean he is an amazing song writer but, the complete music package of the verbe was just great.

    Zerovermarson May 04, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    I'd just like to add to what "the day the music died" has stated. I am actually critical of a comment he has made about the following segment:

    "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 veins meet, yeah"

    His interpretation is rather lacking in any perspicuity and credibility, although his overall interpretation is quite refreshing and admittedly eye-opening.

    However, i'm pretty sure i have the correct interpretation of that passage, well at least i know what he's talking of when he says "the places where all the VEINS meet." It is an anatomical reference! HE'S REFERRING TO THE HEART! THE HEART IS THE PLACE WHERE ALL THE VEINS MEET IN THE BODY. This should lead one to countless rather deep interpretations. This particular passage, which i personally think is the most profound piece of the song, is genius.

    MuslimPhilosopheron January 05, 2007   Link
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    read the above i think it is a revolutionary breakthrough in understanding the song. Granted I am talking about my own analysis! but come on, i've spotted something no one else has! I think i have just cause to brag a little!

    MuslimPhilosopheron January 08, 2007   Link
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    dancinbearon June 10, 2010   Link

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