'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.
Listen Up
Noel Gallagher Lyrics
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Take me up to the top of the world I wanna see my crime
Day by day there's a man in a suit who's gonna make you pay
For the thoughts that you think and the words,they wont let you say.
One fine day
Gonna leave you all behind
It wouldn't be so bad, if I had more time
Sailin' down the river alone,
I'll be trying to find my way back home
But I don't believe in magic
Life is automatic,but I dont mind being on my own
No I don't mind being on my own
Listen up what's the time said today, I'm gonna speak my mind
Take me up to the top of the world I wanna see my crime
Day by day there's a man in a suit who's gonna make you pay
For the thoughts that you think and the words,they wont let you say.
One fine day
Gonna leave you all behind
It wouldn't be so bad, if I had more time
Sailin' down the river alone
I'll be trying to find my way back home
But I don't beleive in magic
Life is automatic,but i dont mind being on my own
No I don't mind being on my own
No I don't mind being on my own
Noel Gallagher's song "Listen Up" is a reflection of what it's like to be in a world that is not always fair. The lyrics begin with the singer urging others to pay attention to what he has to say, despite the consequences that may come from speaking truthfully. The lyrics also suggest that there is a lack of privacy, and that even thoughts and words that are not acted upon can still be punished. The chorus of the song ("One fine day/Gonna leave you all behind/It wouldn't be so bad, if I had more time") is a reflection of the singer's sense of dissatisfaction with the current state of the world. The singer yearns to escape and find a sense of purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen up what's the time said today, I'm gonna speak my mind
I'm going to speak my thoughts despite what the time or anyone else says.
Take me up to the top of the world I wanna see my crime
I want to see the effects of my actions from a higher perspective.
Day by day there's a man in a suit who's gonna make you pay
There are people who will try to punish you for thinking and saying what you feel.
For the thoughts that you think and the words,they wont let you say.
Some people will try to control how you express yourself, not allowing you to be free.
One fine day / Gonna leave you all behind / It wouldn't be so bad, if I had more time
I will eventually move on from everyone, but it would be easier with more time to spend.
Sailin' down the river alone, / I'll be trying to find my way back home
I am traveling on my own path and searching for my sense of belonging.
But I don't believe in magic / Life is automatic, but I dont mind being on my own
I don't believe in things happening without effort, but I am okay with solitude.
No I don't mind being on my own / No I don't mind being on my own
I am comfortable with being alone and forging my own path in life.
Contributed by Charlotte F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@balogpeter6259
Listen up, what's the time?
Said today, I'm gonna speak my mind
Take me up to the top of the world
I wanna see my crime
Day by day there's a man in a suit
Who's gonna make you pay
For the thoughts that you think and the words
They won't let you say
One fine day
Gonna leave you all behind
It wouldn't be so bad
If I had more time
Sailin' down a river alone
I've been trying to find my way back home
But I don't believe in magic
Life is automatic
But I don't mind being on my own
No, I don't mind being on my own
Listen up, what's the time?
Said today, I'm gonna speak my mind
Take me up to the top of the world
I wanna see my crime
Day by day there's a man in a suit
Who's gonna make you pay
For the thoughts that you think and the words
They won't let you say
One fine day
Gonna leave you all behind
It wouldn't be so bad
If I had more time
Sailin' down a river alone
I've been trying to find my way back home
But I don't believe in magic
Life is automatic
But I don't mind being on my own
No, I don't mind being on my own
No, I don't mind being on my own
I said, that I don't mind being on my own
Sailin' down a river alone
I've been trying to find my way back home
But I don't believe in magic
Life is automatic
But I don't mind being on my own
I said, that I don't mind being on my own
No, I don't mind being on my own
I said, that I don't mind being on my own
No, I don't mind being on my own
I said, that I don't mind being on my own
@garypritchett8136
Never seen or heard a version of ‘listen up’ that I don’t like. Possibly my favourite Oasis tune. Other fans will probably disagree, but I don’t mind being on my own!
@deec3960
1996 unplugged MTV is a great version if you haven't seen
@garypritchett8136
@@deec3960 yes, it’s awesome, often play it!
@filliphulles2867
The biggest Oasis song that was never a single. Amazing!
@crawforddetailing9221
I agree, this version is the best. My 15 year old daughter isn't really into music but whenever this comes on she smiles and dances
@markbrennan841
Spot on lad
@dw7090
What a hidden little gem on youtube this is.
@Jimbo-qd5zz
He’s quite big actually
@dw7090
@@Jimbo-qd5zz I meant this performance, but I like your reply! 😃
@denisehomestlno5470
@@dw7090 simple man I love it lmfao