Check the Meaning

"Check the Meaning" is a song by English singer-songwriter Richard Ashcroft. It is the opening track on his 2002 album, Human Conditions. The song was released on 7 October 2002 as the first single from the album in the United Kingdom and peaked at number 11 on the UK Singles Chart. It also reached the top 20 in Ireland and Italy and peaked at number 21 in Canada.

"Check the Meaning"
7-inch and CD cover
Single by Richard Ashcroft
from the album Human Conditions
B-side"The Miracle"
Released7 October 2002
GenreAlternative rock
Length
  • 8:04 (album version)
  • 4:32 (radio edit)
LabelHut
Songwriter(s)Richard Ashcroft
Producer(s)
Richard Ashcroft singles chronology
"C'mon People (We're Making It Now)"
(2000)		 "Check the Meaning"
(2002)		 "Science of Silence"
(2003)
Alternative cover
DVD cover

Track listings

7-inch (HUT161)

  1. "Check the Meaning" – 4:32
  2. "The Miracle" – 3:50

CD (HUTCD161)

  1. "Check the Meaning" (edit) – 4:32
  2. "The Miracle" – 3:50
  3. "Check the Meaning" (Chris Potter remix) – 5:10
  4. "Check the Meaning" (video)

DVD (HUTDVD161)

  1. "Check the Meaning" (edit) – 4:32
  2. "Check the Meaning" (video) – 4:29
  3. "You on My Mind in My Sleep" (4Scott Live Performance)

Charts
Chart (2002) Peak
position
Canada (Nielsen SoundScan)[1] 21
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[2] 38
Germany (Official German Charts)[3] 94
Ireland (IRMA)[4] 19
Italy (FIMI)[5] 13
Scotland (OCC)[6] 10
UK Singles (OCC)[7] 11

References
  1. "Richard Ashcroft Chart History (Canadian Digital Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  2. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 20 no. 44. 26 October 2002. p. 17. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  3. "Offiziellecharts.de – Richard Ashcroft – Check the Meaning". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  4. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Check the Meaning". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  5. "Italiancharts.com – Richard Ashcroft – Check the Meaning". Top Digital Download. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  6. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  7. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
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