The Drugs Don't Work
The Verve · This Is Music: The Singles 92-98 [2004]
It's getting me down my love
Like a cat in a bag, waiting to drown
This time I'm comin' down
And I hope you're thinking of me
As you lay down on your side
Now the drugs don't work
They just make you worse
But I know I'll see your face again
Now the drugs don't work
They just make you worse
But I know I'll see your face again
But I know I'm on a losing streak
'Cause I passed down my old street
And if you wanna show, then just let me know
And I'll sing in your ear again
Now the drugs don't work
They just make you worse
But I know I'll see your face again
'Cause baby, ooh, if heaven calls, I'm coming, too
Just like you said, you leave my life, I'm better off dead
All this talk of getting old
It's getting me down my love
Like a cat in a bag, waiting to drown
This time I'm comin' down
Now the drugs don't work
They just make you worse
But I know I'll see your face again
'Cause baby, ooh, if heaven calls, I'm coming, too
Just like you said, you leave my life, I'm better off dead
But if you wanna show, just let me know
And I'll sing in your ear again
Now the drugs don't work
They just make you worse
But I know I'll see your face again
Yeah, I know I'll see your face again
Yeah, I know I'll see your face again
Yeah, I know I'll see your face again
Yeah, I know I'll see your face again
I'm never going down, I'm never coming down
No more, no more, no more, no more, no more
I'm never coming down, I'm never going down
No more, no more, no more, no more, no more
(Repeat and Fade Out)
The Drugs Don't Work
Released on the compilation album This Is Music: The Singles 92-98, The Verve's 'The Drugs Don't Work' stands as a defining track of the Britpop era. The song captures the band's signature blend of melodic pop sensibilities with a darker, more introspective edge, reflecting the group's exploration of themes beyond their earlier, more upbeat material. With its driving rhythm and emotive vocals, the recording exemplifies the band's ability to craft anthems that resonated deeply with audiences in the 1990s. As part of their extensive discography, this single remains a testament to The Verve's influence on British rock music and their capacity to evolve their sound while maintaining a distinct identity.