'The Dreams We Have As Children' is a collection of songs recorded by Noel at the London Royal Albert Hall on March 27, 2007, along with fellow Oasis member Gem Archer. The album's title stems from a lyric in the Oasis song, "Fade Away". The album also features Paul Weller on "All You Need Is Love" and "The Butterfly Collector".
Five of the songs were released over the course of 5 days as free downloads on iTunes, followed by a physical CD give-away with The Sunday Times, which contained an additional 11 recordings from the performance. The album then went on sale digitally in its entirety the following day.
The album was compiled and released in order to raise the profile of Teenage Cancer Trust gigs being held at the Royal Albert Hall in March 2009.
After a high-profile bust-up with his brother Liam in Oasis, Noel quit the band 2009 to pursue solo interests.
For months, Noel remained silent on his plans for his post-Oasis. Finally, on the 6th of July 2011, Noel held a press conference to reveal plans for solo releases, with his new band Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds. Recorded in 2010 and 2011 and co-produced by David Sardy, their first album, titled Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, was released in 2011. In 2015, Chasing Yesterday was their second album. Their third album Who Built the Moon? was released 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.
AKA... What a Life!
Noel Gallagher Lyrics
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Some say you might lose your mind
I'm keeping my head down now for the summer
I'm out of my mind let me pour me another
I'm going to take that tiger outside for a ride
What a life
What a life
Keep on chasing down that rainbow
You'll never know what you might find
Over the sunset on the horizon
It may be a dream but it tastes like poison
I'm going to take that tiger outside for a ride
What a life
What a life
What a life
What a life
What a life
What a life
What a life
What a life
Someday you might find your hero
Some say you might lose your mind
The lyrics to "AKA...What A Life!" by Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds are somewhat cryptic, but they suggest a sense of freedom and living life on one's own terms. The opening lines suggest the idea that one might look up to someone as a hero, only to find that they may eventually lose their mind, perhaps implying that idolizing others is unhealthy. Noel then declares that he's keeping his head down for the summer, implying that he's focused on enjoying himself and not getting wrapped up in unnecessary worries. He admits that he's feeling a bit crazy and pours himself another drink, implying that he's just living in the moment and enjoying himself.
The chorus of "What a life" is repeated several times, which could mean that Noel is expressing his gratitude for the life he leads, or perhaps it has a more sarcastic meaning, as if to suggest that all of this is meaningless. The second half of the song suggests that one should keep chasing their dreams, even if they may seem like a poison. The line "I'm going to take that tiger outside for a ride" suggests that one should be bold and take risks, as if riding a tiger, and experience all that life has to offer. The final line of the song repeats the opening lines, suggesting that the cycle may continue for everyone.
Overall, "AKA...What A Life!" encourages the listener to embrace their life and all its uncertainties, to take risks and chase their dreams, and to live in the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Someday you might find your hero
At some point in your life, you might meet someone who becomes your role model or idol.
Some say you might lose your mind
Others believe that in the pursuit of greatness, one could go insane or become mentally unstable.
I'm keeping my head down now for the summer
My focus is set and I'm working hard during this season to achieve what I want.
I'm out of my mind let me pour me another
I feel wild and reckless, so I'll take another drink to amplify that feeling.
I'm going to take that tiger outside for a ride
I'm taking on a challenge or opportunity that could be dangerous or unpredictable, but it's worth it for the thrill.
Keep on chasing down that rainbow
Continue to pursue your goals and dreams, even if they seem unattainable or too far away.
You'll never know what you might find
You cannot predict what opportunities or experiences may come your way if you keep pushing forward.
Over the sunset on the horizon
Beyond what we can see lies endless possibilities and opportunities.
It may be a dream but it tastes like poison
What we want or desire may not always be good for us, and the journey may be bitter or painful.
What a life
Wow, this is incredible.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Noel Gallagher
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@tetragon2137
F1 2012. Not only as a video game, but as a season of Formula 1 in itself.
Schumacher, Hamilton, Alonso, Vettel, Raikkonen, Button, Massa and Rosberg, all in cars which were reasonably well matched.
7 different winners in the first 7 races. 8 different winners overall
A title fight that went down to the wire in the season finale at Brazil
Schumacher's final year in F1
The glorious sound of the roaring V8's
The greatest F1 season of the 2010s
@benrandall2965
Someday you might find your hero
Some say you might lose your mind
I'm keeping my head down now for the summer
I'm out of my mind but pour me another
I'm going to take that tiger outside for a ride
What a life [x2]
Keep on chasing down that rainbow
You'll never know what you might find
Over the sunset on the horizon
It may be a dream but it tastes like poison
I'm going to take that tiger outside for a ride
What a life [x4]
What a life [x4]
Someday you might find your hero
Some say you might lose your mind
@sekky123
Its crazy im sitting here reminiscing about my best friend who introduced me to this song but he passed away a 4 months ago. What a life we had together bro. RIP
@shelbyzimmerman
sekky123 that's so sad but this is a perfect song to reminisce to ;-;
@Steve...66....
sekky123 I lost a damn good mate a few years back. We had Champagne Supernova played at his funeral. Songs bring back the best of memories Sekky. Never forget your bud, may he sleep in peace.
@shug3158
sekky123 R.I.P
@cerigriffiths4545
sekky123
@gayleseiferheld1591
sekky123 I really feel for you and what a great song to remember him by you or meet after this life in Jesus name
@tetragon2137
F1 2012. Not only as a video game, but as a season of Formula 1 in itself.
Schumacher, Hamilton, Alonso, Vettel, Raikkonen, Button, Massa and Rosberg, all in cars which were reasonably well matched.
7 different winners in the first 7 races. 8 different winners overall
A title fight that went down to the wire in the season finale at Brazil
Schumacher's final year in F1
The glorious sound of the roaring V8's
The greatest F1 season of the 2010s
@roby_ss
What a life!
@alan_vamos23
And also of Scottish Premiership
@sandmanjasoncoogan2084
Yes Same Neither I Hear This Song From Video Game Formula 1 2012 Intro.😃😃😃😃😃👍👍👍👍👍🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🎮🎮🎮🎮🎮🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵