While it may have been a reaction against inward-looking Grunge and Shoegaze, Britpop followed on from other existing "good time" British scenes such as Baggy and Grebo. Both of these (like Shoegaze) were evolutions of British Indie and Punk with some "retro" elements, but which combined them with electronic styles including Dance (and Hip-Hop and Industrial Rock to lesser extents), yet retaining a countercultural edge.
However Britpop was generally a much more regressive style than any of these other genres, choosing mainstream appeal over oppositional counterculture and focusing more on 60's revivalism, pop-punk and songcraft than attempting to create new sounds, it possibly seeming at the time like most new things had been tried within an indie rock context. Both Blur and Oasis originally started off as bands in the Indie-Dance style (as did Radiohead, along with a flirtation with Grunge), but soon jettisoned these aspects for popular "classic" songwriting. However, electronic elements were present in many acts, and artists like Super Furry Animals and Mansun were notably experimental.
As Britain moved out of difficult 80s into the more affluent 90s, popular taste moved towards more easy-going guitar music and the mainstream embraced Britpop, causing an explosion in new guitar acts finding an audience eager and flush with the cash to buy their records.
Some bands under the Britpop label did soon emerge that pushed the sound in different directions, most notably Radiohead and Mansun, who embraced strong progressive rock and experimental elements within a "pop" context.
Britpop groups brought British alternative rock into the mainstream and formed the backbone of a larger British cultural movement called "Cool Britannia". Although its more popular bands were able to spread their commercial success overseas, especially to America (and in the case of Mansun, Japan), the movement largely fell apart by the end of the decade, and press attention turned to rawer Garage Rock revivals and more experimental acts once again.
Britpop bands were influenced by British guitar music of the past, particularly British groups The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Kinks, and The Small Faces; glam rock artists such as David Bowie and T. Rex; and punk rock bands like the The Jam, the Buzzcocks and Wire. Specific influences varied: Blur and Oasis drew from the Kinks and the Beatles, respectively, while Elastica had a fondness for arty punk rock. Regardless, all Britpop artists projected a sense of reverence for the sounds of the past.
Wonderwall
Oasis Lyrics
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That they're gonna throw it back to you
By now you shoulda somehow
Realized what you gotta do
I don't believe that anybody
Feels the way I do, about you now
Backbeat, the word was on the street
That the fire in your heart is out
I'm sure you've heard it all before
But you never really had a doubt
I don't believe that anybody
Feels the way I do about you now
And all the roads we have to walk are winding
And all the lights that lead us there are blinding
There are many things that I
Would like to say to you but I don't know how
'Cause maybe, you're gonna be the one that saves me
And after all, you're my wonderwall
Today was gonna be the day
But they'll never throw it back to you
By now you shoulda somehow
Realized what you're not to do
I don't believe that anybody
Feels the way I do, about you now
And all the roads that lead you there were winding
And all the lights that light the way are blinding
There are many things that I
Would like to say to you but I don't know how
I said maybe, you're gonna be the one that saves me
And after all, you're my wonderwall
I said maybe (I said maybe)
You're gonna be the one that saves me
And after all, you're my wonderwall
I said maybe (I said maybe)
You're gonna be the one that saves me (that saves me)
You're gonna be the one that saves me (that saves me)
You're gonna be the one that saves me (that saves me)
The song "Wonderwall" by Oasis is a nostalgic, yearning love song that is universally hailed as a timeless classic. The lyrics conjure up a past love that has never truly been forgotten, despite the passing of time, and reflect the desire to rekindle that love. The song is built around a simple, yet effective chord progression and features the unmistakable singing style of Liam Gallagher.
The opening lines of "Today is gonna be the day, That they're gonna throw it back to you" suggests that the singer is at a point in his life where he is ready to confront the past and perhaps try to reconnect with an old flame. The chorus repeats the phrase "Wonderwall", which acts as a metaphor for the person who is seen as a potential savior, the one who can make everything right again. The line "I don't believe that anybody feels the way I do about you now" is especially poignant, as it highlights the idea that no one else could possibly understand or relate to the depth of his emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Today is gonna be the day
Today could be the day of a big change in your life
That they're gonna throw it back to you
That someone is going to give you a chance to show who you are
By now you should've somehow
At this point, you should have already understood what you need to do
Realized what you gotta do
Understood what you have to do to move forward
I don't believe that anybody
I think that nobody else
Feels the way I do, about you now
Feels the same way I do about you right now
Backbeat, the word was on the street
There's a rumor going around
That the fire in your heart is out
That you've lost your passion
I'm sure you've heard it all before
I bet you've been told this many times
But you never really had a doubt
But you've always been confident in yourself
And all the roads we have to walk are winding
The paths we have to take are not straightforward
And all the lights that lead us there are blinding
The opportunities that come along can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate
There are many things that I
There are a lot of things that I
Would like to say to you but I don't know how
I want to tell you things but I struggle to express them
Because maybe, you're gonna be the one that saves me
Perhaps you will be the person who helps me when I need it most
And after all, you're my wonderwall
Ultimately, you are the one who keeps me safe, and who I rely on
Today was gonna be the day
Today should have been the day that changed everything
But they'll never throw it back to you
But that chance won't come around again
By now you should've somehow
At this point, you were supposed to have realized
Realized what you're not to do
Understood what actions to avoid making progress
I don't believe that anybody
I do not think that anyone
Feels the way I do, about you now
Has the same kind of feelings as I do right now
I said maybe, you're gonna be the one that saves me
I only hope that you will be the one to help me find my way
And after all, you're my wonderwall
The one person I rely on, who protects and shields me from life's troubles
You're gonna be the one that saves me
I believe it's you who can help me when I most need it
You're gonna be the one that saves me
I still believe that you will help me when I need it
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Noel Gallagher
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Adrianne Fraser
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@kkidrauhl
Today is gonna be the day
That they're gonna throw it back to you
By now you should've somehow
Realized what you gotta do
I don't believe that anybody
Feels the way I do about you now
Backbeat the word was on the street
That the fire in your heart is out
I'm sure you've heard it all before
But you never really had a doubt
I don't believe that anybody
Feels the way I do about you now
And all the roads we have to walk are winding
And all the lights that lead us there are blinding
There are many things that I would like to say to you
But I don't know how
'Cause maybe
You're gonna be the one that saves me
And after all
You're my wonderwall
Today was gonna be the day
But they'll never throw it back to you
By now you should've somehow
Realized what you're not to do
I don't believe that anybody
Feels the way I do
About you now
And all the roads that lead you there are winding
And all the lights that light the way are blinding
There are many things that I would like to say to you
But I don't know how
I said maybe
You're gonna be the one that saves me
And after all
You're my wonderwall
I said maybe
You're gonna be the one that saves me
And after all
You're my wonderwall
I said maybe
You're gonna be the one that saves me
You're gonna be the one that saves me
You're gonna be the one that saves me
@angelicakestin3755
Nostalgia is possibly one of the best and worst feelings ever
@kiyagetahun8052
Agreed
@CanadianHunter69
@@patrickbateman7802 you grow up and lose your youth, friends die, you get hurt and struggle to be an adult in a myriad of scenarios life throws...then you remember some time you heard this, when you were a teen and all the things you've been through were still ahead of you...in other words, life hits you
@ReeceyW
Jeez this describes how this song feels to me so frickin well
@angelicakestin3755
Patrick Bateman nothing major, just the overwhelming feeling that I can never relive moments. Every time I hear this song it’s like a time machine to many years back to when I’d listen to this every day. Times with no pandemic, or stress, times from long ago that remind me just how precious life really is. You really never realize how fast it passes except in hindsight. Once it’s gone, there’s no getting it back so cherish every moment :)
@willbongiorno7381
never listened to this song but it gives me serious nostalgia
@jessicamessica839
The national song of people learning how to play guitar
@HeroblueDS
Dx
@n00n79
Slow ride is also a common beginners song