Check the Meaning

Richard Ashcroft

About Check the Meaning

"Check the Meaning" is a song by English singer-songwriter Richard Ashcroft and is the opening track on his 2002 album Human Conditions. The song was also released on October 7, 2002 as the first single from that album in the United Kingdom (see 2002 in British music). The single peaked at #11 in the UK Singles Chart.


Year:
2002
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When I'm low, and I'm weak, and I'm lost
I don't know who I can trust
Paranoia, the destroyer, comes knocking on my door
You know the pain drifts to days, turns to nights
But it slowly will subside
And when it does, I take a step, I take a breath
And wonder what I'll find

Can you hear what I'm saying?
Got my mind meditating on love, love
Feel what I'm saying
Got my mind meditating on love, love

(Check the meaning)

Too much blood, too much hate, turn off the set
There's got to be something more
When Mohammed, Allah, Buddah, Jesus Christ
Are knocking down my door
I'm agnostic getting God, but man
She takes a female form
There's no time, no space, no law
We're out here on our own

Can you hear what I'm saying?
Got my mind meditating on love, love
Feel what I'm saying
Got my mind meditating on love, love

Check the meaning
(The human condition)
Check the feeling
(The human condition)

Guess it's life, doing it's thing
Making you cry, making you think
Yeah life, dealing it's hand
Making you cry and you don't understand
Life, doing it's thing
Making you cry now, making you think of
Pain, doing it's thing
Making you cry yeah, making you sing

Don't say it, don't say it's too late
Don't, don't say it's too late (It's never too late, it's never too late)
Don't, don't say it's too late (It's never too late)
Don't, don't say it's too late

The human condition, the big decisions
The human condition, the big decisions

I'm like a fish with legs, I fell from the tree
I made a rocket (check the meaning), I made a wheel
I made a rocket (check the feeling), I swam the ocean (check the meaning)
I saw the moon (say a prayer), I seen the universe (and beyond)
I see you (check the feeling), I see me (check the meaning)
That's my reality
And while the city sleeps we go walking

It's a beautiful world
And when the city sleeps we go walking
We find a hole in the sky and then we start talking
And then we say "Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ
Buy us some time, buy us some time"
Hear what I'm saying
Can you hear what I'm saying?
Can you hear what I'm saying?
Can you hear what I'm saying?

It's gonna be alright

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Richard Ashcroft

Richard Paul Ashcroft (born 11 September 1971 in Billinge, Wigan) is an English musician, singer and songwriter. He was the lead singer and occasional guitarist of alternative rock band The Verve from their formation in 1990 until their split in 1999, and continues as a lead vocalist working with guitars and keyboards. He became a successful solo artist in his own right, releasing three UK top three solo albums. The Verve reformed in 2007 but again broke up by summer 2009. Ashcroft then founded a new band, RPA & The United Nations of Sound, and released a new album on 19 July 2010. more »

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Written by: RICHARD ASHCROFT

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10 facts about this song

Album
"Check the Meaning" is a song from the second solo studio album "Human Conditions" by Richard Ashcroft.
Release Date
The song was officially released as a single on October 7, 2002.
Ratings
"Check the Meaning" topped the UK Singles Chart, marking Ashcroft's first and only single to reach number one in the UK charts as a solo artist.
Length
As a epic track, it has a full runtime of 8 minutes and 3 seconds and is the longest song on the "Human Conditions" album.
Lyrics
"Check the Meaning" has been described as a journey through Ashcroft's thoughts, exploring themes of confusion, existentialism, and self-reflection.
Music Video
A music video was made for the song featuring Ashcroft walking through the countryside, mirroring the contemplative mood of the lyrics.
Collaboration
The song features orchestral contributions from composer Wil Malone, who also worked with Ashcroft on his first album, "Alone with Everybody".
Live Performances
"Check the Meaning" has become a staple of Ashcroft's live performances, with the artist often extending its already lengthy run time with improvised lyrics.
Critics' Response
Despite its length, "Check the Meaning" was well received by critics, earning praise for its introspective lyrics and grandiose arrangement.
B-side
The B-side of "Check the Meaning", features the tracks "Nature Is the Law" and "Science of Silence", both songs were also included in the "Human Conditions" album.

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