The band originates from Manchester, England, and includes former Oasis session pianist Mike Rowe, drummer Jeremy Stacey of The Lemon Trees and percussionist Lenny Castro. The band also varies guests on their debut album such as the Crouch End Festival Chorus and The Wired Strings.
Since his split from Oasis in August 2009, many speculated that Gallagher might record a solo album. In July 2011, he held a press conference to confirm that this was the case, after denying rumours made by his brother, Liam Gallagher, that he had already heard the tracks featured. Later in 2011, Noel released the project's self-titled debut album, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds. In 2015, High Flying Birds released their second album, Chasing Yesterday. Their third, Who Built the Moon?, followed in 2017. All three albums went to No. 1 in the UK Albums Chart. In 2023, the fourth album Council Skies was released and peaked at No. 2 in the UK.
The current band line up is :
Noel Gallagher – lead vocals, lead and rhythm guitar (2009–present)
Mike Rowe – keyboards (2009–present)
Russell Pritchard – bass, backing vocals (2009–present)
Chris Sharrock – drums (2016–present)[45]
Gem Archer – rhythm and lead guitar (2016–present)
Jessica Greenfield – backing vocals and additional keyboards (2017–present)
Charlotte Marionneau – tin whistle, scissors, spoken French, tambourine, backing vocals (2017–present)[46]
YSEE – backing vocals (2017–present)
Dream On
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Lyrics
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The secrets you were meant to keep
You should've kept them in your head
But you let them out instead
Some of us need it sometimes
A dream is all I need to get by
Some of us need it sometimes
Some of us need it
You were talking 'bout the past
The days you said would never last
And now, the future's well behind
But I don't pay it any mind
Some of us need it sometimes
A dream is all I need to get by
Some of us need it sometimes
A dream is all I need to get by
Some of us need it
What for the love that got me so high?
Remember the days they made us feel so alive?
We're out on our own inside the city tonight
And tomorrow when the morning comes
I hope that you can walk it like you talk it, son
But now, the dream is over, the day is done
Say bye, bye
Bye, bye
Say bye, bye
La da da, la da da da da
La da da da da da da da da da da
La da da, la da da da da
La da da da da da da da da da da
What for the love that got me so high?
Remember the days they made us feel so alive?
We're out on our own inside the city tonight
And tomorrow when the morning comes
I hope that you can walk it like you talk it, son
But now, the dream is over, the day is gone
Say bye, bye
Bye, bye
Say bye, bye
A dream is all I need to get by
A dream is all I need to get by
A dream is all I need to get by
I was talking in my sleep
The secrets I was meant to keep
I should have kept them in my head
But I just let them out instead
La da da, la da da da da
La da da da da da da da da da da
La da da, la da da da da
La da da da da da da da da da da
In Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds' song “Dream On”, the songwriter explores the idea that some of us need to dream to get by. He sings about talking in his sleep, revealing secrets that were meant to stay hidden, and the importance of keeping certain thoughts to oneself. The past is brought up even though it was supposed to be forgotten, but the future is of little concern to the singer; all that seems to matter is the dream. Gallagher reminisces about the love that made him feel alive in the past, as he and his companion walk through the city, hoping tomorrow they can follow through with what they talked about earlier. The dream is over, the day is done, and he says goodbye to the fantasy world and returns to reality.
The lines "Some of us need it sometimes, A dream is all I need to get by" reflect the idea that daydreaming or having a thought process that doesn't align with the current reality could, at times, be necessary for a person to function properly.
“Dream On” examines the idea that all of us need some personal space, even if it is in our mind. It is impossible for anyone to always be focused on reality all of the time, and the song is about understanding this need and giving oneself permission to detach from the outside world.
Line by Line Meaning
You were talking in your sleep
You revealed your secrets while you were unconscious
The secrets you were meant to keep
The information you were supposed to keep to yourself
You should've kept them in your head
You should have kept the information private
But you let them out instead
You disclosed the information to someone else
Some of us need it sometimes
Occasionally we require a mental break
A dream is all I need to get by
Just a pleasant thought can suffice to make things better
You were talking 'bout the past
You were reminiscing about previous experiences
The days you said would never last
Times you predicted would never reach an end
And now, the future's well behind
The future has become the past
But I don't pay it any mind
The past doesn't affect me
What for the love that got me so high?
What was the reason for my elated state?
Remember the days they made us feel so alive?
Recall the times that made us feel invigorated
We're out on our own inside the city tonight
We are alone in the city tonight
And tomorrow when the morning comes
Once the sun rises tomorrow
I hope that you can walk it like you talk it, son
I hope you can follow through on your words
But now, the dream is over, the day is done
But for now, the dream is finished and the day is over
Say bye, bye
Say goodbye
A dream is all I need to get by
Just a pleasant thought can suffice to make things better
I was talking in my sleep
I also revealed secrets while I was unconscious
The secrets I was meant to keep
The information I was supposed to keep to myself
I should have kept them in my head
I should have kept the information private
But I just let them out instead
I disclosed the information to someone else
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Noel Gallagher
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James Brittles
Oh me, oh my, I'm running out of batteries
I'm hanging from the ladder
The tears you cried are only meant to flatter me
That shit don't matter at all, taking the shots as I fall
Watching the wheels that go round and round
Serene in the air 'cause I love you lady
I dream on, ohhh, 'cause that songbird singing
Shout it out for me, shout it out for me, so come on now
One day at a time, I'm hiding from the razor blade
That's hanging in the kitchen
The kids are tired, they drunk up all their lemonade
The bitch keeps bitching and all, taking the shots as I fall
Wait for the wheels to come round and round
Serene in the air 'cause I love you lady
I dream on, ohhh, 'cause that songbird singing
Shout it for me, shout it for me, ohhh
Dream on, ohhh, 'cause it's got no meaning
Shout it for me, shout it for me
She go, la-la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la-la-la
I dream on, ohhh, 'cause that songbird singing
Shout it for me, shout it for me, ohhh
Dream on, ohhh, 'cause it's got no meaning
Shout it for me, shout it for me (come on)
Shout it for me (come on), shout it for me (come on)
Shout it for me (come on), shout it for me (come on)
Shout it for me (come on), shout it for me (come on)
Shout it for me (come on), shout it for me (come on)
Shout it for me (come on), shout it for me
prashant mishra
Lyrics
Oh me, oh my, I'm running out of batteries
I'm hanging from the ladder
The tears you cried are only meant to flatter me
That shit don't matter at all, taking the shots as I fall
Watching the wheels that go round and round
Serene in the air 'cause I love you lady
I dream on, ohhh, 'cause that songbird singing
Shout it out for me, shout it out for me, so come on now
One day at a time, I'm hiding from the razor blade
That's hanging in the kitchen
The kids are tired, they drunk up all their lemonade
The bitch keeps bitching and all, taking the shots as I fall
Wait for the wheels to come round and round
Serene in the air 'cause I love you lady
I dream on, ohhh, 'cause that songbird singing
Shout it for me, shout it for me, ohhh
Dream on, ohhh, 'cause it's got no meaning
Shout it for me, shout it for me
She go, la-la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la-la-la
I dream on, ohhh, 'cause that songbird singing
Shout it for me, shout it for me, ohhh
Dream on, ohhh, 'cause it's got no meaning
Shout it for me, shout it for me (come on)
Shout it for me (come on), shout it for me (come on)
Shout it for me (come on), shout it for me (come on)
Shout it for me (come on), shout it for me (come on)
Shout it for me (come on), shout it for me (come on)
Shout it for me (come on), shout it for me
Naila Henry
FACT: GRIEF
It is written in your eyes
And all the things that you do
Each footstep as you run away
When words orf love are spoken to you.
It is written in the way you talk
Each thorn that strikes the way
As you fight and scream
With each tear that streams
But also in the way you walk,
It is written in the way you look
That frozen way that you stood and shook
Bringing a gentle smile to Ones lips
Before that tender and gentle kiss.
It is written in all the things that you do
In all those secret moments with you
Lost in the mists and shadows orf time
Our dreams forgotten, days once considered yours and mine.
HSH NFSHR 2020 © - BSc With Commendation In Health Studies
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- Votre tout les deux doléance enfin, Oui?
Amour te ma chéri xXx
bleep77
Noel is one of the greatest songwriters in the history of music
Da Squirrel
This album needs waaaaaaaaaaaay more love
Diane Lunn-Parsons
...The history of time....
bob dylan
well the funny thing about Noel Gallagher is he hates making music videos but all of his music videos are amazing. He is unique 💎
Espresso
He loves acting, I believe. I actually love when he acts tho. Need more of it!
GT380man
@Espresso I like it when he acts like he’s not acting at all.
In a way, he isn’t. His public persona is extremely minimalistic, show little or no emotion. When he was younger, he was gabby on behalf of his band. I knew it was an act, I know fellas like Noel. I loved that others took it all too seriously.
As an older man, he’s still very self contained in public. I’ve no idea what he’s really like.
wolverineblues81
this is an absolutely insane album. noel is one seriously talented songwriter.
Ailen
La esencia de Oasis siempre presente, impresionante!
rick8522
Never saw a better interpretation of love... hit after hit and sometimes a kick in the balls ... Love the song, love the video, love Noel.
Ricardo Mendoza
What a Genius!!!!!! Definitely Noel is the best songwriter of the last 40 years