Blue (The Verve song)

"Blue" is a song by the British rock band The Verve, featured on their fourth and final studio album, Forth (2008). It was released as the second single from the album on 15 September 2008.

The song is characterized by its melancholic and introspective lyrics, typical of frontman Richard Ashcroft's songwriting. The instrumentation features a blend of acoustic and electric guitars, creating a layered and textured soundscape. Unlike some of The Verve's more psychedelic or experimental tracks, "Blue" is considered a more straightforward rock song, though still bearing the band's signature atmospheric qualities.

The lyrical content of "Blue" explores themes of vulnerability, reflection, and the search for meaning. The recurring color "blue" likely serves as a metaphor for sadness, introspection, or perhaps a specific emotional state. While not achieving the same commercial success as some of The Verve's earlier singles like "Bittersweet Symphony," "Blue" was generally well-received by critics and fans as a strong example of the band's songwriting prowess and ability to craft evocative and emotional music. The single charted moderately in the UK.