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)
Fort Knox
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Lyrics
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Hey hey hey
Hey hey hey
Hey hey hey
Hey
Keep on holding out
Holding on
Hey
Keep on holding out
Holding on
Hey hey hey
Hey hey hey (hey)
Keep on holding out
Holding on
Hey hey hey
Hey hey hey (hey)
Keep on holding out
Holding on
You gotta get yourself together
You gotta get yourself together
You gotta get yourself together
You gotta get yourself together
You gotta get yourself together
You gotta get yourself together
You gotta get yourself together
You gotta get yourself together
Keep on holding out, holding on
Keep on holding out, holding on
Hey hey hey
Hey hey hey (hey)
Keep on holding out, holding on
Hey hey hey
Hey hey hey (hey)
Keep on holding out, holding on
Keep on holding out, holding on
Keep on holding out, holding on
The song "Fort Knox" by Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds is an upbeat, energetic song that encourages perseverance and determination. The repeated chorus of "Hey hey hey, keep on holding out, holding on" serves as a rallying cry for listeners, urging them to stay strong and push through tough times.
The line "You gotta get yourself together" is a call to action, a reminder that even in difficult moments, it's important to focus and regain one's composure. The repeated phrase "You gotta get yourself together" emphasizes the importance of self-reliance and personal responsibility.
The song's title likely refers to the Fort Knox military base in Kentucky, which is known for its high levels of security and protection of valuable resources. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for the need to guard and protect one's own inner strength and resilience.
Overall, "Fort Knox" is a powerful song that encourages listeners to stay strong and persistent in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey hey hey
An enthusiastic and encouraging call to attention and action.
Hey hey hey
A repeated call to attention and action, emphasizing the importance of the message.
Hey hey hey
A third call to attention and action, creating a sense of urgency and persistence.
Hey hey hey
A final call to attention and action, indicating the gravity of the situation.
Hey
A direct address to the listener, urging them to take action.
Keep on holding out
Encouragement to continue pursuing a difficult or challenging goal, even in the face of adversity.
Holding on
Not giving up, even when faced with difficult circumstances.
You gotta get yourself together
An imperative statement, emphasizing the importance of self-improvement and self-reliance.
You gotta get yourself together
A repetition of the previous line, underscoring the message's importance.
You gotta get yourself together
A third repetition of the message, communicating a sense of urgency.
You gotta get yourself together
A fourth repetition of the message, reinforcing the importance of the message.
You gotta get yourself together
A fifth repetition of the message, indicating the gravity of the situation.
You gotta get yourself together
A sixth repetition of the message, creating a sense of persistence and momentum.
You gotta get yourself together
A seventh repetition of the message, demonstrating the severity of the situation.
Keep on holding out, holding on
A repetition of the earlier encouragement to persevere, indicating the importance of the message.
Keep on holding out, holding on
A final repetition of the message, indicating the importance of persistence and resilience.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NOEL GALLAGHER
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Del Evans
There are those that write songs and then there is Noel. He continues to write not just songs but anthems! This is just another epic beauty that blows the current chart nonsense and the rest out of the water.
Jallakka
Del Evans don't u know that David Holmes did all the work on this. Noel even says..he would come in the next day and David would have thrown the tune around LA hoping some producer or musician would add to it. Its barley Noel Gallagher. So there.
Del Evans
Read the NME article properly in regards to who wrote and who produced!!!
Theresaurus
…this is mediocre at best.
Davi
Alguém mais usa essa maravilha de música como despertador?
micheal dick
This man has never had a bad song .he is a true superstar musician.👍💯
Sam Collins
This is what I love about Noel. He takes risks and it pays off. I can't fault any of his tracks as they are all unique and I feel they have their own sounds and stories to tell
Dave Lawrence
He's a great musician.
Adam Brosnan
When you hear the start it's a perfect intro before the concert starts gives me the chills!!!
FERNANDO MARINELLI
Noel is a genius! This is something new, psychedelic, great! The man is bold