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As Liam describes, Noel was the "weirdo" of the family, often withdrawn in his room playing guitar and smoking cannabis.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.
Nothing Lasts Forever
Liam Gallagher Lyrics
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I want it now
Not the promises of what tomorrow brings
I need to live in dreams today
I'm tired of the song that sorrow sings
And i want more than i can get
Just trying to, trying to, trying to forget
And never let you know the way i feel
Under skin is where i hide
The love that always gets me on my knees
And i want more than i can get
Just trying to, trying to, trying to forget
Nothing ever lasts forever
Nothing ever lasts forever
Nothing ever lasts forever
Nothing ever lasts forever
I want it now
I want it now
Don't tell me that my ship is coming in
Nothing comes to those who wait
Time's running out the door you're running in
So, i want more than i can get
Just trying to, trying to, trying to forget
Nothing ever lasts forever
Nothing ever lasts forever
Nothing ever lasts forever
Nothing ever lasts forever
All the shadows and the pain
Are coming to you
All the shadows and the pain
Are coming to you
All the shadows and the pain
Are coming to you
All the shadows and the pain
Are coming to you
All the shadows and the pain
Are coming to you
All the shadows and the pain
Are coming to you
All the shadows and the pain
Are coming to you
The lyrics of Liam Gallagher's "Nothing Lasts Forever" speak to the human desire to live in the present rather than constantly waiting for something better to come along. The repetition of "I want it now" emphasizes the urgency of this desire. The singer rejects the "promises of what tomorrow brings" and instead seeks to "live in dreams today." This can be interpreted as a rejection of the idea that happiness can only be achieved in the future or through material possessions. The singer has grown tired of "the song that sorrow sings" and longs for something more fulfilling.
The second verse introduces the idea of unrequited love. The singer is "trying to forget" someone they clearly have strong feelings for. They would "walk to you through rings of fire" and keep their true feelings hidden "under skin." The repetition of "trying to" emphasizes the difficulty of forgetting this person. The chorus repeats the idea that "nothing ever lasts forever." The singer seems to be accepting the impermanence of life and relationships, but is still seeking something more in the present.
Overall, the song can be interpreted as a call to live in the moment and appreciate what one has, rather than constantly chasing after something better. It also touches on themes of love, loss, and the transience of life.
Line by Line Meaning
I want it now
I am impatient and desire immediate satisfaction
I want it now
I am still expressing my impatience and desperation to have what I desire
Not the promises of what tomorrow brings
I am not satisfied with what the future may hold, only with what I can have in the present
I need to live in dreams today
I crave escapist fantasies to distract from my unsatisfactory reality
I'm tired of the song that sorrow sings
I am fed up with feeling sad and hopeless
And i want more than i can get
I constantly have heightened desires that exceed what is attainable for me
Just trying to, trying to, trying to forget
I am attempting to ignore my unfulfilled wants and regrets
I'd walk to you through rings of fire
I would endure anything to be with the one I love
And never let you know the way i feel
I am afraid to reveal my emotions because I fear rejection or vulnerability
Under skin is where i hide
I bury my true self deep within my physical body
The love that always gets me on my knees
The overwhelming power of love causes me to submit and suffer
Nothing ever lasts forever
I am aware that everything is temporary and fleeting
Nothing ever lasts forever
I repeat this line to reinforce the impermanence of life and its blessings
Don't tell me that my ship is coming in
Do not offer me false hope of success or happiness
Nothing comes to those who wait
I believe that action must be taken to achieve one's desires
Time's running out the door you're running in
The clock is ticking and opportunities are passing by, so do not waste time
All the shadows and the pain
I refer to negative emotions and experiences haunting and tormenting me
Are coming to you
I express wishing that these negative feelings also affect the one who caused them or who I perceive to have it better than me
All the shadows and the pain
I continue voicing my negative mental state
Are coming to you
I still wish that others feel my suffering and struggle as well
All the shadows and the pain
I emphasize the torment I am experiencing
Are coming to you
I reiterate that I wish others experience misfortune as well
All the shadows and the pain
I repeat my feelings of misery
Are coming to you
I express the desire for others to go through the same hardship I am undergoing.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: Ian Mcculloch, Leslie Pattinson, William Sergeant
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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It was easier to have fun back when we had nothing
Nothing much to manage
Back when we were damaged
Sometimes the freedom we wanted feels so uncool
Just clean the pool
And send the kids to school
But oh, I remember how you used to shine, back then
You went down so easy like a glass of wine, my friend
When the dawn came up you felt so inspired to do it again
But it turns out you only get to do it once
I think it's true what they say that the dream is borrowed
You give it back tomorrow
Minus the sorrow
And the pain she just comes in to break up the daydream
And I felt his waving
To keep from feeling the same thing
But oh, I remember how you used to shine, back then
You went down so easy like a glass of wine, my friend
When the dawn came up you felt so inspired to do it again
But it turns out you only get to do it once
You only get to do it once
You only get to do it once
You only get to do it once
But oh, I remember how you used to shine, back then
You went down so easy like a glass of wine, my friend
When the dawn came up you felt so inspired to do it again
But you were wrong, you only get to do it once
@mmurphy6043
Liam said that Cantona did this for nothing, booked his own flights, his own car, his own hotel, brought his own food, came to shoot the video and left again.
An absolute legend.
@jodyjones4928
Yeah heard that. Cantona always been eccentric. A manc and united pairing
@andino444
Also the wine
@darthkinta8934
He also called his brother a potato and a pantomime villain who doesn't give a fuck about City.
@user-kz7rz6tz6f
goodbye my English friend
@stestar09
@杨帆 he's still alive , this is a story about a famous person in there prime & there are many of them , about being a legend Early in life
@Beatlestories
This is the best song Liam's ever done in my opinion. His voice has regenerated!
@beth38368
Here here ! ❤
@lionelpiguet7889
Liam’s best song and Cantona’s best piece of acting. This is a masterpiece. No matter how much you hate Man Utd, it’s hard to hate Cantona, he was such an amazing player, the best I have ever seen.
@br6210
I’m a Utd oasis fan, I’m not very popular