2. Liam Gallagher is a folk singer-songwriter based in Philadelphia, PA., United States, who took acoustic guitar lessons from Dave Matthews. Having travelled Australia and New Zealand he started working on his début LP in 2004, helped by his brother Kevin, who produced, mixed, engineered and played multiple instruments. Written In Ink came out in 2005, followed nine years later by a second album, The Poet & The Muse (2014).
1. William John Paul Gallagher, known simply as Liam Gallagher, was born to Irish Catholic parents in Manchester, England, the youngest of their three boys. Liam's older brothers are his future Oasis bandmate Noel (born 1967) and Paul. His father Thomas was said to be abusive, though being the youngest Liam avoided much of the physical abuse. When Liam was 10 his mother Peggy took the boys away and divorced Thomas four years later. Even before he was a rock star, Liam was a known troublemaker, and was involved in petty crimes like truancy and shoplifting. Initially interested in football, Liam claims he wasn't into music much until, at age 18, he was struck in the head with a hammer during a fight with some other students. He then became fixated with the idea of being in a band, like his new idol John Lennon, though he didn't play any instruments (aside from the tambourine).
The band that would go on to become Oasis was initially called "The Rain," formed by Paul McGuigan ("Guigsy"), Paul Arthurs ("Bonehead"), Tony McCarroll, and Chris Hutton. In 1991, Liam was asked to replaced Hutton as the group's lead vocalist. Upon joining the group Liam changed their name to "Oasis," based on a venue (Oasis Leisure Centre in Swindon) listed in a tour poster for the band Inspiral Carpets. In this earliest iteration the band did not practice often or play many gigs. Noel joined the band after witnessing one of their few gigs while he was a roadie for the Inspiral Carpets, and quickly assumed the role of lead songwriter.
As Liam describes, Noel was the "weirdo" of the family, often withdrawn in his room playing guitar and smoking cannabis. He had been preparing songs for several years, but didn't find a proper outlet for them until seeing Oasis play. His songwriting philosophy is noted for its simplicity, and Noel has admitted he doesn't like art rock or similar genres. Under Noel's leadership the band recorded a demo tape and was discovered in 1993 by Scottish record label owner and manager Alan McGee after a gig in Glasgow. McGee is also known for his work with acts like Jesus and Mary Chain and My Bloody Valentine. The band had a top 10 single with "Live Forever," and their record-setting debut LP Definitely Maybe was released in 1994.
With Liam and Noel as its face, Oasis quickly became one of the most popular and talked-about groups in the UK. Tabloids frequently covered the drunken antics and drug usage of Liam, who was seen as a "loutish" cross between John Lennon and Johnny Rotten. Before long, a rift opened up between the two brothers that has remained to this day. Notable incidents included the band being thrown off a ferry to Amsterdam after Liam sparked a fight with football hooligans, which the brothers can be heard arguing about in the single "Wibbling Rivalry," and Liam refusing to sing for the band's MTV Unplugged show due to a sore throat (likely exacerbated by days of drinking). Noel took over lead singing duties in his stead, while Liam smoked cigarettes and heckled the band from a balcony seat.
Noel also briefly left the band during their first American tour after Liam struck him with a tambourine during a gig in Los Angeles. Later, while recording (What's the Story) Morning Glory?, Noel was so irritated that Liam brought back a group of friends from the pub while he was working that he struck his brother on the head with a cricket bat. As Liam began to shirk singing duties with more frequency, Noel began to take over lead singing roles on hit songs like "Wonderwall" and "Don't Look Back in Anger." Liam wasn't happy about having to come on and off stage when Noel started singing these songs himself in regular gigs as well.
Tensions between the two brothers remained, and flared again when Liam made crude comments about Noel's wife Meg Mathews while on tour in Barcelona in 2000. He allegedly questioned whether or not Noel's daughter was actually his. While Noel initially vowed to stop touring overseas with Oasis, the brothers were able to patch things up temporarily. In April 2009, almost nine years after the incident in Spain, Noel gave an interview where he harshly criticized Liam, calling him "rude, arrogant, intimidating and lazy. He's the angriest man you'll ever meet. He's like a man with a fork in a world of soup." Oasis broke up later that year due to a public dispute between Liam and Noel over a missed gig at the V Festival. Liam claimed to have laryngitis, while Noel stated it was just a hangover. Liam sued his brother, demanding an apology for tarnishing his record. Noel apologized but it was a pyrrhic victory for Liam as the band was soon dismantled. Hours after another cancelled gig near Paris, Noel confirmed on the band's website that he quit Oasis because he could not work with Liam "a day longer."
The brothers still do not get along. In a 2017 interview Liam claimed he doesn't even have Noel's number in his cellphone. This was in response to Liam calling Noel a "sad fuck" on Twitter for not attending a show in response to the 2017 terror attack at an Ariana Grande concert in their home town. In a more recent interview Liam said he did invite Noel to his upcoming wedding, planned for 2021, but only at the behest of his mother. Liam also claimed that Noel turned down £100 million to play an Oasis reunion show, which Noel denied. Noel said Liam is "obsessed" with him, while Liam said the same thing about Noel. Despite their frequent battles, there is some mutual respect between the Gallaghers. Liam highlights Noel's talent as a songwriter, while Noel respects Liam's showmanship and looks.
After Noel left, Liam and the remaining members of Oasis rebranded as a new band called Beady Eye. They released two albums, Different Gear, Still Speeding in 2011 and BE in 2013. Both albums received mixed reviews and sales were tepid. It was announced in October of 2014 that Beady Eye was no more. Liam initially balked at the idea of going solo, but in 2016 he announced he had some songs already written and planned for release in 2017. Liam's debut, titled As You Were, was released on October 6, 2017. Reviews were largely positive and the album sold well, debuting at #1 in the UK, having sold more than the rest of the top 10 combined. It was certified gold in a week and has since gone platinum.
Liam's next album was released on 20 September 2019 and was titled Why Me? Why Not., inspired by two drawings made by John Lennon. One that says "Why me?" was purchased by Liam at an auction, while the accompanying "Why not" piece was given to him by Lennon's widow Yoko Ono. The album was proceeded by the lead single "Shockwave," which reached #1 in Scotland, making it Liam's first self-penned solo #1 song. Like its predecessor, Why Me? Why Not. was a critical and commercial success, debuting again at #1 in the UK and becoming the fast-selling vinyl of 2019. In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Liam performed a concert on a barge heading through the River Thames in London, where he mixed his solo hits with some classic Oasis tracks.
His third solo album, titled C'mon You Know, was released on 27 May 2022. On 1 March 2024, he released his fourth studio album Liam Gallagher & John Squire, a collaborative album with guitarist John Squire. Like his other studio albums, both albums went to #1 in the UK.
Gallagher is known for his powerful voice and deliberate twisting of words like "shine." When singing he typically projects upward into the downward facing mic while keeping his hands behind his back. According to Liam, this allows his voice to come out stronger. Due to lack of traditional vocal training, and years of drinking and smoking, Liam's voice showed notable signs of deterioration in the mid-2000s, but has since recovered to some degree. The return of Liam's singing voice, as well as the success of his debut solo LP, were viewed as a comeback for Liam in the mainstream media. Liam usually wears a parka when performing, which along with his unique stance, has become his iconic look.
Liam has been married twice and has four children, including his son Lennon, a model and musician. Like Noel, he is an avid supporter of Manchester City FC.
Greedy Soul
Liam Gallagher Lyrics
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With a greedy soul
He's going down tonight
Gonna be out a while
She's got a six six six
I've got my crucifix
She got a spinning head
Like seeing Grateful Dead
You're getting told
You greedy soul
You've been telling lies
The slippery kind
And it's a long way down
When you're the wrong way 'round
And now it's all too much
I got the Midas touch
They're taking me for gold
Well if the truth be told
He got you kiss and tell
I hope you go to hell
I'm going ropey dope
You think I'm giving up
I gotta run or hide
I don't give a fuck, alright?
You're getting told
You greedy soul
You've been telling lies
The slippery kind
And it's a long way down
When you're the wrong way 'round
And now it's all too much
I got the Midas touch
And it's a long way down
I'm at the lost and found
And now it's all too much
I got the Midas touch
And it's a long way down
When you're the wrong way 'round
And now it's all too much
I got the Midas touch
The song 'Greedy Soul' by Liam Gallagher is a fiercely energetic track that addresses several themes, including deceit, greed, and rebellion. At its core, the song seems to be about a confrontation between two people, specifically the singer and a 'greedy soul.' This confrontational tone is present from the get-go, with Gallagher stating that he's "going toe-to-toe with a greedy soul," and it only gets more intense from that point.
The ensuing lyrics present a picture of a battle between good and evil, with the greedy soul being portrayed as the villain of the story. Gallagher accuses this person of telling lies, specifically "the slippery kind," which suggests a sort of practiced deceit. This accusation is followed by the claim that there will be consequences for their actions, as the singer launches into a fierce attack on this person's character, stating that they "hope you go to hell" and that they will be "taking [them] for gold."
Throughout the song, there's a running theme of defiance and pushing back against the status quo, as evidenced by lyrics like "I'm going ropey dope/You think I'm giving up/I gotta run or hide/I don't give a f---, alright?" Overall, 'Greedy Soul' is a provocative and stirring song that showcases Liam Gallagher's talent for crafting hard-hitting lyrics that cut to the bone.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm going toe-to-toe
I'm standing up to something or someone
With a greedy soul
Someone who is insatiably selfish
He's going down tonight
I'm going to defeat him tonight
Gonna be out a while
This is going to take a while
She's got a six six six
She's got an evil power
I've got my crucifix
I'm protected by my faith
She got a spinning head
She's confused and can't be trusted
Like seeing Grateful Dead
Metaphor for seeing something that shouldn't be seen
You're getting told
I'm calling you out on your actions
You greedy soul
You are someone who is insatiably selfish
You've been telling lies
You have been deceitful
The slippery kind
You're good at hiding your deceit
And it's a long way down
The consequences of your actions will be severe
When you're the wrong way 'round
When you're not doing the right thing
And now it's all too much
The situation has become overwhelming
I got the Midas touch
I have the ability to turn things to gold, or to succeed
They're taking me for gold
People are using me for their own gain
Well if the truth be told
To be honest
He got you kiss and tell
Someone betrayed a secret
I hope you go to hell
I hope you suffer for your actions
I'm going ropey dope
I'm playing a strategic game
You think I'm giving up
I'm not giving up
I gotta run or hide
I need to escape the situation
I don't give a fuck, alright?
I don't care what happens
And now it's all too much
The situation has become overwhelming
I'm at the lost and found
I'm feeling lost and uncertain
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LIAM GALLAGHER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
byron caudwell
[Verse 1]
I'm going toe-to-toe
With a greedy soul
He’s going down tonight
Gonna be out a while
She got a six six six
I got my crucifix
She's got a spinning head
Like seeing Grateful Dead
[Pre-Chorus]
You're getting told
You greedy soul
You've been telling lies
You're slippery kind
[Chorus 1]
And it's a long way down
When you're the wrong way round
And now it's all too much
I've got the Midas touch
[Verse 2]
They’re digging me for gold
Well if the truth be told
You got you kiss and tell
I hope you go to hell
I’m going rope-a-dope
You think I’m giving up
I got a rhino heart
Don’t give a fuck, alright?
[Pre-Chorus]
You're getting told
You greedy soul
You've been telling lies
You're slippery kind
[Chorus 2]
And it's a long way down
When you're the wrong way round
And that was all too much
I got the Midas touch
[Guitar solo]
[Chorus 3]
And it's a long way down
I'm at the lost and found
And now it's all too much
I got the Midas touch
And it's a long way down
When you're the wrong way round
And now it's all too much
I've got the Midas touch
Grandmaster Popo
Releases a song apologizing to everyone, then goes off on everyone in the next song. Fucking legend.
NXS Productions
simon3102000 - Best. Assessment. Ever.
Jorge W
Grandmaster Popo he wouldn't be Liam if he didn't
supergamer2401
well he didnt write for what its worth
supergamer2401
I believe he co wrote it with two other people, hard to know the exact impact each person made as a co writer, but since other people were officially credited with writing the song I would imagine that a large part of the song was not Liam
Dan Bailey
Except it was written by a pop songwriting team for him. He's just a face for other people's lyrics, like 1D and Olly Murs.
Ruairi Conaghan
If you like Liam Gallagher you have a good taste in music
WACCOE
This isnt just an album with one or two good songs, they all are!!! 🔥
Smiler
It's not often you say someone is better live but Liam is deffo one of them awesome
Fing Book
Love this guy. Rock in his soul in his heart. You feel it.