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I'm Outta Time
Oasis Lyrics


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Here's a song
It reminds me of when we were young
Looking back at all the things we've done
You gotta keep on, keepin' on

Out to sea, it's the only place I honestly
Can get myself some piece of mind
You know it's getting hard to fly

If I'm to fall
Would you be there to applaud?
Or would you hide behind them all?
'Cause if I had to go
In my heart you grow
And that's where you belong

If I'm to fall
Would you be there to applaud?
Or would you hide behind them all?
'Cause if I had to go
In my heart you'll grow
And that's where you belong

If I'm to fall
Would you be there to applaud?
Or would you hide behind them all?
'Cause if I had to go
In my heart you'll grow
And that's where you belong

Guess I'm outta time
I'm outta time
I'm outta time
I'm outta time
I'm outta time

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Oasis's song "I'm Outta Time" consist of a series of vocalizations, which serve as an introduction to the song. The song itself is a reflection on the past and a contemplation of mortality. The first verse establishes the theme of reminiscence, as the singer thinks back to the experiences of youth. The chorus then poses a question about the possibility of an afterlife or a legacy that endures beyond death, and wonders whether the people in the singer's life would acknowledge his accomplishments or hide behind their own fear of death.


The second verse shifts the focus to the present, where the singer seeks solace in the ocean as a place of escape from the stresses of life. The repetition of the phrase "It's getting hard to fly" denotes a sense of vulnerability and mortality. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the importance of legacy and the desire to be remembered beyond death.


The song's title, "I'm Outta Time," serves as a reminder that time is running out, and that the singer's reflections on the past and concerns about the future must be resolved before it's too late. The song's final repetition of the chorus is a final plea for acknowledgment and remembrance.


Line by Line Meaning

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The song starts with a soothing melody


Here's a song
The singer introduces the song


It reminds me of when we were young
The song takes the singer back to youth memories


Looking back at all the things we've done
The singer reflects on the past


You gotta keep on, keepin' on
The advice to keep going despite the hardships encountered


Out to sea, it's the only place I honestly
The ocean is the only place where the singer can find peace


Can get myself some piece of mind
The singer can calm his mind down


You know it's getting hard to fly
The difficulties that arise in life can cause stress


If I'm to fall
In case the singer fails or faces danger


Would you be there to applaud?
Will people cheer for him or judge him if he falls?


Or would you hide behind them all?
Would others turn their backs on him if he falls?


'Cause if I had to go
If the singer leaves or dies


In my heart you grow
A loved one will always be in the singer's heart


And that's where you belong
The loved one belongs in the singer's heart


Guess I'm outta time
The singer realizes time is running out


I'm outta time
Time has run out


I'm outta time
Time has run out


I'm outta time
Time has run out


I'm outta time
Time has run out




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Liam Gallagher

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[Lyrics ]

Here is a song
It reminds me of when we were young
Looking back at all the things we've done
You gotta keep on, keepin' on
Out to sea, it's the only place I honestly
Can't get myself some piece of mind
You know it's getting hard to fly
If I'm to fall
Would you be there to applaud?
Or would you hide behind them all?
'Cause if I have to go,
In my heart you grow
And that's where you belong
If I'm to fall
Would you be there to applaud?
Or would you hide behind them all?
'Cause if I have to go,
In my heart you'll grow
And that's where you belong
If I'm to fall
Would you be there to applaud?
Or would you hide behind them all?
'Cause if I have to go
In my heart you'll grow
And that's where you belong
Guess I'm outta time
I'm outta time
I'm outta time
I'm outta time
I'm outta time



All comments from YouTube:

Ilca Castilho

Essa canção virou a minha preferida, ela toca na alma, a voz do Liam fica tudo mais que
perfeito. o/ 2023.

Misael Batista

Clássico! #OasisForever

mexicanblondplayer

for other bands this would be their greatest song, and for Oasis is just another underrated single...

Hold The Truth Hostage

True

elias

Lie

TheWorst

​@eliasit's a lie because it's not a single.

Harrison Davis

@TheWorstIt was

SimoLambo

​@TheWorstIt was a single, you also have the official video 😂

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Cougar cait

This song hits more when your thinking about someone who’s not thinking about you

Spencer Powell

Hurts even more when you realize you’re also that person to someone else

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