Don't Go Away
ÂÌÖÞºÏ³ªÍÅOasis Lyrics

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A cold and frosty morning there's not a lot to say
About the things caught in my mind
As the day was dawning my plane flew away
With all the things caught in my mind
And I want to be there when you're
Coming down
And I want to be there when you hit the ground

So don't go away, say what you say
But say that you'll stay
Forever and a day in the time of my life
'Cause I need more time, yes, I need more time
Just to make things right

Damn my situation and the games I have to play
With all the things caught in my mind
Damn my education I can't find the words to say
About all the things caught in my mind
And I want to be there when you're
Coming down
And I want to be there when you hit the ground

So don't go away, say what you say
But say that you'll stay
Forever and a day in the time of my life
'Cause I need more time, yes, I need more time
Just to make things right

Me and you, what's going on?
All we seem to know is how to show
The feelings that are wrong

So don't go away, say what you say
But say that you'll stay
Forever and a day in the time of my life
'Cause I need more time, yes, I need more time
Just to make things right

So don't go away, say what you say
But say that you'll stay
Forever and a day in the time of my life
'Cause I need more time, yes, I need more time
Just to make things right
Yes, I need more time
Just to make things right
Yes, I need more time

Just to make things right
So don't go away

Overall Meaning

"Don't Go Away" by Oasis is a poignant and emotional song about regret and lost opportunities. The lyrics express the sorrow and longing of someone who has missed their chance to be with the person they love. As the song begins, the singer reflects on a cold and quiet morning, seemingly lost in thought about what could have been, haunted by the things caught in their mind. The singer then speaks directly to their loved one, pleading with them not to leave, asking them to stay forever.

The singer also mentions their "situation" and "education," possibly alluding to the barriers that prevented them from being with their loved one. The chorus of the song repeats the plea for the loved one not to go away and to stay with them, as the singer needs more time to make things right.

The second verse continues the theme of regret, with the singer lamenting their inability to express themselves and their feelings. The final verse sees the singer and their loved one in the present, both lost in their emotions and unsure of how to express their feelings to each other.

Overall, "Don't Go Away" is a heart-wrenching song about missed opportunities and the pain of regret. It speaks to anyone who has ever wanted more time with someone they love, and the bittersweet feeling of knowing that time has passed.

Line by Line Meaning

A cold and frosty morning there's not a lot to say
It is early in the day and I have not much to discuss

About the things caught in my mind
My thoughts occupy me

As the day was dawning my plane flew away
My flight departed at sunrise

With all the things caught in my mind
I am preoccupied with my thoughts

And I want to be there when you're Coming down And I want to be there when you hit the ground
I wish to support you through your struggles

So don't go away, say what you say But say that you'll stay Forever and a day in the time of my life 'Cause I need more time, yes, I need more time Just to make things right
Please don't leave me, commit to remaining in my life, I require additional time to fix our issues

Damn my situation and the games I have to play
I curse my situation and the tactics I must employ

With all the things caught in my mind
I am preoccupied with my thoughts

Damn my education I can't find the words to say
My education has not equipped me to articulate my thoughts

Me and you, what's going on? All we seem to know is how to show The feelings that are wrong
What is the present state of our relationship? We only seem capable of expressing negative emotions

Yes, I need more time Just to make things right
I require additional time to repair our relationship

So don't go away
Please don't leave me

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, FOX MUSIC, INC.
Written by: Noel Gallagher

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