Up In The Sky
(Acoustic) Oasis Lyrics
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Learnin' to fly
Tell me, how high
Do you think you'd go
Before you start falling?
Hey you, up in the tree
You want to be me
Well, that couldn't be
'Cause the people here
They don't hear you calling
How does it feel
When you're inside me?
Hey you, wearing the crown
Making no sound
I heard you feel down
Well, that's just too bad
Welcome to my world
Hey you, stealing the light
I've heard that the shine's
Gone out of your life
Well, that's just too bad
Welcome to my world
How does it feel
When you're inside me?
You'll need assistance with the things that you
Have never ever seen
It's just a case of never breathin' out
Before you've breathed it in
How does it feel
When you're inside?
I can feel you
Can you feel me?
Hey you, up in the sky
Learnin' to fly
Tell me, how high
Do you think you'd go
Before you start falling?
Hey you, up in the tree
You want to be me
Well, that couldn't be
'Cause the people here
They don't hear you calling
How does it feel
When you're inside me?
You'll need assistance with the things that you
Have never ever seen
It's just a case of never breathin' out
Before you've breathed it in
How does it feel
When you're inside?
The lyrics of Oasis's song Up In The Sky seem to be addressed to multiple individuals who are taken to represent different lifestyles, social statuses, or attitudes. The first addressee is someone who is up in the sky, learning to fly, and is asked about how high they think they’d go before falling. The second addressee seems to be up in a tree, and wishes to be like the singer, but is told that the people around them do not hear their calling. The third addressee is said to wear the crown but makes no sound and is apparently down. The fourth addressee is stealing the light, but the shine has gone out of their life. All of them are then welcomed to the singer’s world, whose tone seems to be more empathetic than ironic or sarcastic.
The refrain of the song repeats the question “How does it feel when you’re inside me?” which could have different interpretations: it could be a reference to a physical or emotional experience of being close or connected to someone, or it could also be a metaphor for the shared experience of being human and facing life’s challenges. The final lines suggest that living fully and experiencing new things requires both inhaling and exhaling, and that one might need assistance with perceiving things that they have never seen.
In terms of structure, the song follows a classic verse-refrain-verse-refrain-bridge-refrain pattern, with the music building up to a crescendo in the final lines. The lyrics are open to multiple interpretations, and while some could argue they lack a coherent narrative or theme, the song’s imagery and metaphors create a mood of curiosity, empathy, and perhaps even self-reflection.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey you, up in the sky
Addressing someone who is trying to learn to fly.
Learnin' to fly
Trying to acquire the skill of flying.
Tell me, how high
Asking how far they aim to go in their pursuit of flying.
Do you think you'd go
Inquiring about their level of confidence in their abilities.
Before you start falling?
Asking at what point in their attempt to fly would they start to fail.
Hey you, up in the tree
Addressing someone who is attempting to be like the singer.
You want to be me
Identifying that the target wants to emulate the singer's life.
Well, that couldn't be
Stating that it's not possible for them to be like him.
'Cause the people here
They don't hear you calling
Explaining that others can't see or understand what that person wants because they're not on the same path.
How does it feel
When you're inside me?
Asking what it's like for someone to be in the same situation as the singer.
Hey you, wearing the crown
Addressing someone who has a position of power or authority.
Making no sound
Not using their power to make a difference.
I heard you feel down
Referring to rumors about the person feeling unhappy or defeated.
Well, that's just too bad
Expressing a lack of sympathy for their situation.
Welcome to my world
Revealing that the singer has experienced the same thing.
Hey you, stealing the light
Addressing someone who is taking attention or credit for someone else's accomplishments.
I've heard that the shine's
Referring to rumors that their success is fading or losing its spark.
Gone out of your life
Suggesting that their success or glory period is over.
You'll need assistance with the things that you
Have never ever seen
Implying that they need help in areas they are unfamiliar with or have never encountered before.
It's just a case of never breathin' out
Before you've breathed it in
Advising them to take their time and learn before acting.
How does it feel
When you're inside?
Asking what it's like to be in a certain position or situation.
I can feel you
Can you feel me?
Reflection of mutual understanding and connection.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Noel Gallagher
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Hey you, up in the sky
Learnin' to fly
Tell me, how high
Do you think you'd go
Before you start falling?
Hey you, up in the tree
You want to be me
Well, that couldn't be
'Cause the people here
They don't hear you calling
How does it feel
When you're inside me?
Hey you, wearing the crown
Making no sound
I heard you feel down
Well, that's just too bad
Welcome to my world
Hey you, stealing the light
I've heard that the shine's
Gone out of your life
Well, that's just too bad
Welcome to my world
You'll need assistance with the things that you
Have never ever seen
It's just a case of never breathin' out
Before you've breathed it in
How does it feel
When you're inside?
I can feel you
Can you feel me?
Andrea Colombo
It's incredible how many Oasis' songs are unknown or underrated. One of the best bands of all times
Dave Langer
The Noel version of this song is even better
Northern soul
Listen to the acoustic version it's a pearler
Dave Langer
@Northern soul yeah its way better
SC
This was the first oasis song i heard that really got me into them... now they’re my favourite band of all time
FBI
They always were my favorite band 😂
Owen Martin
Ive listened to 1000s of musicians and songs since 1900 to 2017. Trust me, Oasis are one of the very best. This song would be massive hit for anyone else.
Tal Babitzky
You are right, I am a musician and have listen to so much music. Oasis are on the top of the Rock n Roll
Sasmit Roy
Damn you're 117 years old? Hats off mister!
Jennifer Konstant
@Noah Gudgeon LOL