Don't Go Away
绿洲合唱团Oasis Lyrics
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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
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
The song "Don't Go Away" by Oasis tells the story of a person who has to leave a loved one behind for some reason. The opening lines suggest that the person is experiencing a cold and frosty morning with a lot on his mind. As the day begins, his plane takes off, leaving him with all of his thoughts and feelings. The person wants to be there when his loved one is coming down and hitting the ground. He pleads with his loved one not to go away, asking her to stay forever and a day in his life. He admits that he needs more time to make things right.
The second verse refers to his difficult situation and the games he has to play, which have made things hard for him. He also feels that his education has not prepared him to articulate his thoughts and feelings to his loved one. The bridge of the song speaks about the frustration the two of them feel, and how they only seem to know how to show feelings that are wrong instead of right.
The chorus repeats the plea for his loved one not to go away and to stay with him, as he needs more time to make things right. The song ends with three repetitions of the line "Yes, I need more time just to make things right," stressing the importance of time in fixing the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
A cold and frosty morning there's not a lot to say
On a bleak morning, devoid of warmth and color, I have little to express
About the things caught in my mind
Regarding the heavy thoughts weighing on my conscience
As the day was dawning my plane flew away
At the break of day, my aircraft departed
With all the things caught in my mind
Along with the endless worries and preoccupations occupying my thoughts
And I want to be there when you're
Coming down
I long to be present for your moments of vulnerability and distress
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 remain by my side indefinitely and reassures me of it, as I require an extension of time to address the issues plaguing our relationship
Damn my situation and the games I have to play
Curses be directed at my circumstances and the manipulative tactics I must employ
With all the things caught in my mind
While my thoughts remain cluttered and fraught
Damn my education I can't find the words to say
Blaming my education, I struggle to verbalize the maelstrom in my head
About all the things caught in my mind
With respect to the multitude of inner conflicts plaguing me
Me and you what's going on?
There is an air of uncertainty between us, what is happening?
All we seem to know is how to show
The feelings that are wrong
Our primary method of communication seems to be expressing emotions that are unproductive
Yes, I need more time
Just to make things right
Further reinforcing my need for additional time to rectify our issues
So don't go away
As such, I implore you to remain
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, FOX MUSIC, INC., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: TAURA STINSON, FLAVIA MAIA
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@jazza0707
One of the best and most underrated Oasis songs.
@jmuz96
"All we seem to know is how to show the feelings that are wrong".. What a fuckin' true line
@rockerpunK0
This song was wrote by noel when hes mum was feared to have cancer and luckily it wasnt cancer.But what a great beautiful song
@doitanywayz
why was this song never as popular as wonderwall and dont look back in anger??? :S
@nagibaguiar2
Definitely, best Oasis song. We feel many things listening to this song. I still remember the firt time I watched this videoclip on MTV, in 1997. It reminds me a cold and rainy afternoon...really, really beautiful.
@WoodyWMan
One of their best songs! It's one of the best love songs ever made for sure!!!!
@jmuz96
Liam's voice in the chorus is just ORGASMIC. LIVE FOREVER LG
@brujah723
I am an American, and I think that Oasis is the best band out their, and is still after 13 years of listening to them, my favorite band of all time. Here in the states I believe they are unappreciated and hope that when they do get their stuff together with Noel leaving that they will play more gigs in the US, which is hopefully close to where I live. Long live Oasis.
@Couly
Liam said that the only time he cried was when he read the lyrics to this song because it's noel's letter to Liam.
@KrnL85
Beautiful song! and Liam is so gorgeous in this video.