Give good old Wikipedia a great new look. "Bitter Sweet Symphony" is a song by the English rock band the Verve, from their third studio album, Urban Hymns . It was produced by Youth and released on 16 June 1997 by Hut Recordings and Virgin Records as the album's lead single. The Verve - Bitter Sweet Symphony (Official Music Video) number of viewers/listeners. 627,340,929. publication date. 28 February 2009. language of work or name. English. duration. 276±1 second. point in time. 22 March 2021. 1 reference. imported from Wikimedia project. English Wikipedia . Sitelinks. About three years ago, someone uploaded an incredible version of The Verve's iconic Bitter Sweet Symphony video - one which sees Richard Ashcroft beaten up on the street by some thugs. And it's artistfacts. 'Cause it's a bittersweet symphony, that's life. Tryna 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. 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. 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. Released | September 29th, 1997Album | Urban HymnsDisclaimer | This video is for entertainment purposes only and no copyright infringement is intended. Released in 1997 as the lead single from the Verve's third album, Urban Hymns, "Bitter Sweet Symphony" entered the British chart at #2, reached #12 on the Billboard Hot 100, and became one 'Cause it's a bittersweet symphony, that's lifeTryna make ends meet, you're a slave to money then you dieI'll take you down the only road I've ever been down It was all Allen Klien's doing. The same guy that screwed over Mick and Keith back in the 70's, helped expediate the break-up of the Beatles, tried to fuck over George Harrison during his My Sweet Lord controversy, and basically fucked over every artist he ever came into contact with all in order to gain a buck. Habc9.