Ren - Bittersweet Symphony (The Verve)

No copyright infringement intended, track is not for monetary purpose, simply honouring songs I love! Much love to The Verve

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Filmed by Luke Flegg

[RenMakesMusic]

Much love to all of you!!! As always here's the lyrics for anyone who wants them!

I’ve got dirt on my reeboks from staying out all night,
I spent my last ten pounds on this pack of Marlborough Lights

I called up Stevie, I said “G, you alright?”
He said “It’s six in the morning brother! Get some shut eye!”

I feel a sense of wellbeing this time in the morning

Wear my heart out on my hoodie while the city is snoring
Drunks falling off the sidewalks get issued a warning
Distant sirens they crescendo like a symphony calling

This it the Britain I know
This is the Britain I love

There’s poetry inside this city if you listen enough

Working class causalities out on the streets sleep rough
While a mother with her baby takes her pram to the pub

And while she’s knocking them down
The cost of living goes up
I can’t relate to politicians with their head in the mud
I resonate with messy Fridays with the boys smoking bud
We do our bit to numb the struggle, as below, so above


As as above, so below, here in the city we glow
I blow a smoke ring up to heaven and it makes a halo
And then the clock strikes seven, guess its time to head home
My companion is the city, so I’m never alone

I’m stepping in and out of gaps of the pavement cracks

and if I go to sleep now that’s an anti-climax

People rise for work and the sun mirrors that
A perfect juxtaposition for those out on the lash

Bare with me, its beautiful

I think its irrefutable

There’s beauty in a contradicting Britain…
indisputable
Junkie in a cubicle, that old spoon is usable
His mother’s in a black suit, crying at a funeral

Nine to five crucible, this route is not commutable
A kid falls off the tracks and then he serves a stretch in Juvenal
Libbies at the Doleys but her dispositions humourful
While Davey’s at the bookies and his mates call him delusional

Britain, drink it down and moan about the weather
When the sun starts shining feel the factor 10 tremor
Boys will boys, will be in it together
Until the fists start flying like they’re Connor Mcgreggor

And then he’s out…
I think he too took it too far
I think the boy saw red 
I think he hit him to hard
Now he’s face down on the pavement with a face full of tar
mad how small altercations can define who we are

That’s my cue!
Think its time to head home,
Its bitter sweet how my high found its way to be low
And I’ve said it once before, as above, so below
Living on the streets of Britain you just go with the flow

But I’m done…
Im out for the night,
As the sun paints the pavements I’ll turn out the light
White noise on the radio to quiet my mind
Always was an over-thinker, just the way I’m designed

Britain, drink it down and moan about the weather
When its all said and done we’ll be in it altogether
Boys will be boys, will be like it forever
It’s a bittersweet symphony

We’re birds of a feather

[ASM]

I’m a 45 year old nurse from Vancouver with one leg. I spend my youth playing punk and ska in not-very-good bands. I thought I couldn’t really get excited about new music anymore, until I discovered this. I feel like I did when I was 14 and I first heard Nirvana. It’s that good. It’s amazing. It’s revolutionary. It’s so beautiful and inspiring.

[marcusmckay]

Just found you Ren yesterday. I live in the middle of nowhere in Africa. I found peace and have found a way of living with my inner demons and angels. I thought only yesterday l needed poetry in music. Then your work manifested. Touched spaces in my soul.

[gb]

You know its good when you still get goosebumps after months of listening to this song!

[RenMakesMusic]

Can't wait for you guys to hear this one! Will jump on the premier before it starts to chat to all of ya and answer any questions about treatment :) remember to turn notifications on to be reminded by clicking 'notify me' above

[gibreel]

I'm a 44 year old musical snob. Finding Ren's music has made me feel like the first time I heard smells like teen spirit; it's music I'll remember forever. Thanks for the memories Ren

[Photosfromboots]

That walk home in the early morning after an awesome night out with mates is one of those beautiful things in life.

[JanFare-zbyw]

“ Mad how small altercations can define who we are “ absolutely love this sentence in the song

[underfakelights]

When I hear Ren I think for the first time in my 48 years.. “The kids’ll be alright.” You’re a special one Ren, your honesty, vulnerability, lyricism, musicianship it’s connecting us all.. I’m sure you know the value and meaning of your name from an ancient Chinese philosophical perspective. Ren, virtue, humaneness, people.. Absolutely blown away by you mate. Thank you 🙏❤🙏☯️

[gregrobertson]

I am a 135 year old Sessile Oak tree. I cannot describe how much this song speaks to me

[smittywerbenjaggermanjense]

Im from Germany, me and my girl traveled from dover, Canderburry, London, Stonehenge, Oxford, Sheffield, York, Edinburgh, Loch Ness, Glasgow, Chester, Birmingham back to Dover. It was a big road trip. In pubs we talked to very friendly people, we talked about Britain, we stay awake some nights, weve seen Britain at night, and by day, it was beautiful. This is the Britain you love, and we understand why, and we love it too.
Yesterday is history, and tomorrow is a mystery, but Britain will always be Britain ❤

[ewanleaper]

I'm a 65million year old T-rex who bizarrely escaped extinction, life had been boring, lonely and devoid of joy for some time until I fell down the Ren rabbit hole... nah, I'll stop, he is that good 😂

[richardharbroewright]

I'm 74, don't "do" rap, love Bittersweet Symphony. And this is... mindbending. So thoughtful, so lively, so unexpected. So fresh. Thank you.

[TantraJames]

just reading these comments is restoring my faith in humanity. ren, you are a bright light in this world. thank you 🙏🏼

[fstrickrodt]

Sometimes you find gems on yt music and this guy has it all. What a wonderful experience to watch your videos and listening to your music.
Thank you Ren, I‘m in my mid-fifties and I find inspiration in you, your music and your story. Listening to your music triggers something beautiful and exciting in me. I wish you all the best and us more from you!

[daqq]

These remakes are SO underrated. It gives me so much joy to have the nostalgia mixed with the freshest of flavors! ❤

[angiedavis]

I have fortunately found Ren's music recently! I have absolutely loved every single song I've heard. This man has a very special talent! ❤️

[billhughes]

Another incredible performance from one of the most ingenious and original artists on the planet today. We are so lucky to be alive at this time to be able to witness what this young man is laying out there for our minds and souls.

[sharkbite]

I literally just met ren 10 minutes ago on brighton seafront blokes a blinder, even got a little picture. Class. Thanks ren.

[timdyer]

Mate this just popped up in reels so headed here to hear the full version. I’m a 56 year old and loved and danced to Bittersweet Symphony when it came out. I’ve got goosebumps listening to this and your lyrics are beautiful . I absolutely love this. You got skills and I wish you all the success.