Sonnet

The Verve's 'Sonnet' is a poetic exploration of love and existence, wrapped in the band's signature alternative rock sound. The song opens with a nostalgic scene, where the narrator and a friend are looking through a box of memories. The faded quality of these memories suggests a passage of time, yet the mention of love sticking 'in her veins' implies an enduring emotional connection, despite the wear of time.

The chorus, 'Yes, there's love if you want it / Don't sound like no sonnet, My lord,' plays with the idea of love not fitting into the perfect, idealized form of a sonnet—a traditional form of lyrical poetry that often deals with love. This suggests that real love is more complex and less polished than the love depicted in poetry. The repeated invocation of 'My lord' could be interpreted as a call for divine understanding or a colloquial expression of exasperation or awe at the nature of love.

The latter verses and the line 'Sinking faster than a boat without a hull' evoke a sense of urgency and perhaps a feeling of being overwhelmed. The narrator dreams of a day when they can be with their loved one, indicating a longing for connection and companionship. The song's conclusion, with its repeated 'By now,' suggests a realization or acceptance that has come with time, though what that realization entails is left open to interpretation. The Verve's 'Sonnet' is a complex song that juxtaposes the timeless theme of love with the unpredictable nature of life and human emotion.