On Your Own

The Verve

About On Your Own

"On Your Own" is a song by the English rock band the Verve. It was released on their second album, A Northern Soul. It was released on 12 June 1995 as the second single from the album charting at #28 in the UK Singles Chart.


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Tell me what you've seen
Was it a dream? 
Was I in it?
Life seems so obscene
Until it's over
Who knows?

All I want is someone who can fill the hole
In the life I know
In between life and death
When there's nothing left
Do you wanna know?

You come in on your own
And you leave on your own
Forget the lovers you've know
And your friends on your own

Tell me if it's true
That I need you
You are changing
I've seen this road before down on this floor
It is hurting me

All I want is someone
Who can fill the hole
In the life I know
In between life and death
When there's nothing left
Do you want to know?

You come in on your own
And you leave on your own
Forget the lovers you've know
And your friends on your own
You come in on your own
And you leave on your own
Forget the lovers you've know
And your friends who have told
Lies
I've got to get rid of this hole inside
Lies 
I've got to get rid of this hole inside

I'm coming in on my own
I'm coming in on my own
I'm coming in on my own
Lies 
I've got to get rid of this hole inside
Lies 
I've got to get rid of this hole inside
Lies 
I've got to get rid of this hole inside
Lies 
I've got to get rid of this hole inside
Lies 
I've got to get rid of this hole inside

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The Verve

The Verve were an English alternative rock band formed in 1989 in Wigan by lead vocalist Richard Ashcroft, guitarist Nick McCabe, bass guitarist Simon Jones and drummer Peter Salisbury. The guitarist and keyboard player Simon Tong later became a member. Beginning with a psychedelic sound indebted to shoegazing and space rock, by the mid-1990s the band had released several EPs and three albums. It also endured name and line-up changes, break-ups, health problems, drug abuse and various lawsuits. Filter referred to them as "one of the tightest knit, yet ultimately volatile bands in history". The band's commercial breakthrough was the 1997 album Urban Hymns, one of the best-selling albums in UK Chart history, and the single "Bitter Sweet Symphony", which became … more »

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Written by: RAYMON AMEER MURRAY, RICO R. WADE, PATRICK LEROY BROWN, MARQUEZE M. ETHRIDGE, MARVIN PARKMAN, WILLIAM JONES

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"On Your Own" is a song by British rock band The Verve. It was released as a single in 1995.
Album Inclusion
The song is featured on their second studio album "A Northern Soul" which was released in 1995.
Chart Performance
In the UK, "On Your Own" reached number 28 on the UK Singles Chart.
Song Theme
The song talks about the struggle of feeling alone even when surrounded by people. It touches on themes of isolation and individuality.
Genre and Influence
The track bears the psychedelic rock sound that characterized much of The Verve's early music. It reflects their classical Britpop influence with elements of space rock.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by famed British director David Mould. It features the band playing in various locations, including a rooftop and an empty building.
Composition
"On Your Own" is noted for its layered guitar riffs and emotionally resonant lyrics, showcasing lead singer Richard Ashcroft's expressive songwriting ability.
Notable Performance
The song has been performed live numerous times, including significant performances at Pinkpop Festival in 2008 and the Glastonbury Festival in 2008.
Critical Reception
The song has been praised by critics for its ability to create a sense of atmosphere and mood through its melody and lyrical depth.
Multi-Media Usage
"On Your Own" was also used in the soundtrack for the 1998 film "The Acid House", revealing the band's cultural impact and their integration into pop culture.

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