Don't Look Back In Anger
Gallagher's Noel High Flying Birds Lyrics


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Slip inside the eye of your mind
Don't you know you might find
A better place to play
You said that you'd never been
But all the things that you've seen
Will slowly fade away

So I start a revolution from my bed
'Cos you said the brains I had went to my head.
Step outside, summertime's in bloom
Stand up beside the fireplace
Take that look from off your face
You ain't ever gonna burn my heart out

And so Sally can wait, she knows it's too late as we're walking on by
Her soul slides away, but don't look back in anger I heard you say

Take me to the place where you go
Where nobody knows if it's night or day
But please don't put your life in the hands
Of a Rock n Roll band
Who'll throw it all away

I'm gonna start a revolution from my bed
'Cos you said the brains I had went to my head
Step outside 'cos summertime's in bloom
Stand up beside the fireplace
Take that look from off your face
'Cos you ain't ever gonna burn my heart out

So Sally can wait, she knows it's too late as she's walking on by
My soul slides away, but don't look back in anger I heard you say

So Sally can wait, she knows it's too late as we're walking on by
Her soul slides away, but don't look back in anger I heard you say

So Sally can wait
She knows it's too late as she's walking on by
My soul slides away
But don't look back in anger
Don't look back in anger
I heard you say





At least not today

Overall Meaning

The opening lyrics of "Don't Look Back in Anger" by Gallagher's Noel High Flying Birds create an image of introspection and self-reflection. "Slip inside the eye of your mind" encourages the listener to look inward and explore their own thoughts and feelings. The suggestion that there may be "a better place to play" speaks to the potential for change and growth that can come from this kind of reflection. The phrase "all the things that you've seen / will slowly fade away" suggests that memories and experiences can lose their power over us as we gain perspective and move forward.


The song then shifts into a call to action, with Noel Gallagher declaring that he's "gonna start a revolution from my bed." This line speaks to the power of ideas and the potential for change even in the midst of personal comfort and relaxation. The reference to "summertime's in bloom" creates a sense of time pressure, as if there is an urgency to take action before the season passes.


The chorus is a powerful declaration of defiance and confidence: "Take that look from off your face / You ain't ever gonna burn my heart out." This seems to be a message to anyone who may doubt or underestimate the singer - his heart is strong and resilient, and he will not be broken.


Later in the song, the mention of Sally and her "soul slides away" suggests that there may be a sense of loss or sadness beneath the surface of the song, but the repeated refrain of "don't look back in anger" emphasizes the importance of forgiveness and acceptance in moving forward.


Overall, "Don't Look Back in Anger" is a song about self-discovery and resilience, with a message of hope and possibility in the face of personal and societal challenges.


Line by Line Meaning

Slip inside the eye of your mind
Enter into the depths of your consciousness


Don't you know you might find
Realize that there is a possibility


A better place to play
An improved location to exist in


You said that you'd never been
You previously stated that you've never experienced it


But all the things that you've seen
All of the previous observations you've made


Will slowly fade away
Gradually diminish over time


So I start a revolution from my bed
I begin a revolution in my thoughts


'Cos you said the brains I had went to my head
You claimed my intellect was my undoing


Step outside, summertime's in bloom
Exit outside, summer has blossomed


Stand up beside the fireplace
Stand next to the fireplace


Take that look from off your face
Remove the look of annoyance from your face


You ain't ever gonna burn my heart out
You will never break my spirit


And so Sally can wait, she knows it's too late as we're walking on by
Sally understands it's too late as we move on


Her soul slides away, but don't look back in anger I heard you say
She leaves spiritually, but don't remember the past negatively.


Take me to the place where you go
Bring me to your safe place


Where nobody knows if it's night or day
Where day and night are indistinguishable


But please don't put your life in the hands
Do not entrust your existence


Of a Rock n Roll band
To a rock music ensemble


Who'll throw it all away
As they will be wasteful with it all


I'm gonna start a revolution from my bed
I will initiate reform from my slumber


'Cos you said the brains I had went to my head
You believed that my intelligence was a burden


Step outside 'cos summertime's in bloom
Exit outside, summer has blossomed


Stand up beside the fireplace
Stand next to the fireplace


Take that look from off your face
Remove the look of annoyance from your face


'Cos you ain't ever gonna burn my heart out
You will not break my spirit


So Sally can wait, she knows it's too late as she's walking on by
Sally understands it's too late as she walks away


My soul slides away, but don't look back in anger I heard you say
My spirit departs, but do not remember the past with rage.


So Sally can wait, she knows it's too late as we're walking on by
Sally understands it's too late as we move on


Her soul slides away, but don't look back in anger I heard you say
She leaves spiritually, but don't remember the past negatively.


So Sally can wait
Sally can remain available


She knows it's too late as she's walking on by
She acknowledges that it's too delayed as she passes by


My soul slides away
My spirit glides away


But don't look back in anger
However, don't recollect the past with bitterness.


Don't look back in anger
Do not remember the past with resentment.


I heard you say
I heard you say


At least not today
Preferably not on this day




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NOEL GALLAGHER

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Arturo Rey Sánchez

Words will be said about Oasis ever coming back together. But the truth is, Noel Gallagher is a genius that has created real immortal anthems. Bless him. Live Forever.

brillo

Noel's voice in this is insane!

N West

Definately amongst the all time best versions of that song. Really very good.

Espe Gámez

Everything he does is magic, incredible😍

Gustavo De La Cruz

Best version ever. Best vocals.

Gibio

Noel voice is amazing

PlaylistPurist

Beautiful version of one of his best 😍

Anders Forsell

probably my favorite version

Simran Bista

You’re just like wine... the older you get, the better you are.

Ewan Douglas

I want tabs for the guitar solo, it's so good

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