The track is built around an iconic orchestral loop sampled from the 1966 cover of The Rolling Stones' song "The Last Time".
The Verve took a four-bar string sample and layered it with dozens of tracks, including guitars, percussion, and Richard Ashcroft’s world-weary vocals. The Verve - Bitter Sweet Symphony (Radio Edit)
Written by lead singer , the lyrics are a melancholic meditation on modern life. The track is built around an iconic orchestral