Supersonic
Oasis(오아시스) Lyrics


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I need to be myself
I can't be no one else
I'm feeling supersonic
Give me gin and tonic

You can have it all but how much do you want it?
You make me laugh
Give me your autograph
Can I ride with you in your BMW ?

You can sail with me in my yellow submarine
You need to find out
Cause no one's gonna tell you what I'm on about
You need to find a way for what you want to say

But before tomorrow
Cause my friend said he'd take you home
He sits in a corner all alone
He lives under a waterfall

No body can see him
No body can ever hear him call
You need to be yourself
You can't be no one else

I know a girl called Elsa
She's into Alka Seltzer
She sniffs it through a cane on a supersonic train
She made me laugh

I got her autograph
She done it with a doctor on a helicopter
She's sniffin in her tissue
Sellin' the Big Issue

She needs to find out
Cause no one's gonna tell you what I'm on about
She needs to find a way for what you want to say
But before tomorrow

Cause my friend said he'd take you home
He sits in a corner all alone
He lives under a waterfall
No body can see him





No body can ever hear him call

Overall Meaning

In Oasis's iconic song Supersonic, the lyrics tell a story of the value of individuality, the pursuit of self-expression, and the search for personal truth. The chorus declares "I need to be myself, I can't be no one else, I'm feeling supersonic, give me gin and tonic" proclaiming the importance of self-discovery and independence.


The song also touches on the idea of fame and success, with the lines "you can have it all, but how much do you want it?" questioning the true value of material possessions and status symbols. The singer also seeks connection with others, asking for autographs and rides in fancy cars, but ultimately stressing the importance of being true to oneself and finding one's own path.


The second half of the song introduces the character of Elsa, who is described as an outsider who embraces a unique lifestyle, including using Alka-Seltzer and selling the Big Issue. Her story serves as a reminder that often those who are overlooked or dismissed by society have their own important stories and perspectives to share.


Line by Line Meaning

I need to be myself
I cannot pretend to be someone else


I can't be no one else
I refuse to imitate or copy anyone else


I'm feeling supersonic
I am on a high or feeling great


Give me gin and tonic
I want a drink of gin and tonic


You can have it all but how much do you want it?
You may have everything, but how much do you really desire it?


You make me laugh
You bring joy to me


Give me your autograph
Can I have your signature?


Can I ride with you in your BMW ?
May I have a ride in your BMW?


You can sail with me in my yellow submarine
You may accompany me on my yellow submarine


You need to find out
You have to discover or learn for yourself


Cause no one's gonna tell you what I'm on about
Because no one will tell you what I am talking about


You need to find a way for what you want to say
You must figure out how to express what you want to communicate


But before tomorrow
However, you have to do it soon


Cause my friend said he'd take you home
Because my friend offered to show you the way home


He sits in a corner all alone
He is sitting alone in a corner


He lives under a waterfall
He resides underneath a waterfall


No body can see him
Nobody can see him


No body can ever hear him call
No one can hear him when he calls out


I know a girl called Elsa
I am acquainted with a girl named Elsa


She's into Alka Seltzer
She enjoys taking Alka Seltzer


She sniffs it through a cane on a supersonic train
She snorts it through a tube while on a very fast train


She made me laugh
She caused me to laugh


I got her autograph
She gave me her signature


She done it with a doctor on a helicopter
She signed it while on a helicopter with a doctor


She's sniffin in her tissue
She is sniffing with a tissue


Sellin' the Big Issue
Selling a magazine called the Big Issue




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NOEL GALLAGHER

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@fg_channel9062

I need to be myself
I can't be no one else
I'm feeling supersonic
Give me gin and tonic
You can have it all but
How much do you want it
You make me laugh
Give me your autograph
Can I ride with you
In your BMW
You can sail with me
In my yellow submarine
You need to find out
'Cause no one's gonna tell you what I'm on about
You need to find a way for what you wanna say
But before tomorrow
'Cause my friend said he'd take you home
Sits in a corner all alone
He lives under a waterfall
Nobody can see him
Nobody can ever hear him call

You need to be yourself
You can't be no one else
I know a girl called Elsa
She's into Alka Seltzer
She sniffs it through a cane
On a supersonic train
And she makes me laugh
I got her autograph
She done it with a doctor
On a helicopter
She's sniffin in her tissue
Sellin' the Big Issue
When she finds out
No one's gonna tell her what I'm on about
You need to find a way for what you wanna say
But before tomorrow
'Cause my friend said he'd take you home
Sits in a corner all alone
He lives under a waterfall
Nobody can see him
Nobody can ever hear him call



@foottravelbr611

If you liked this song and still do not know well Oasis, I recommend you listen:

Don't Look Back In Anger
Live Forever
Slide Away
Whatever
Wonderwall
Some Might Say
Cast No Shadow
Morning Glory
Champagne Supernova
D'You Know What I Mean?
My Big Mouth
Stand By Me
Don't Go Away
Talk Tonight
Rockin' Chair
The Masterplan
Go Let It Out
Stop Crying Your Heart Out
Let There Be Love
I'm Outta Time
Falling Down



All comments from YouTube:

@Readyandwilling

this song is so badass, my tea turned into gin n tonic

@paullangton-rogers2390

It's strange they used gin n tonic I guess only because it rhymed that's not a drink I can imagine these guys drinking in a million years..it's considered an upper class drink.

@tothem1997

Thats the most british miracle i Can think of

@grester5929

Sippin gin and juice with my mind on my money and my money on my mind

@TimmyTickle

@@paullangton-rogers2390 “I’m feeling like a fella, give me cans of Stella”

@SithLordRevan1

@@TimmyTickle but I'd rather have a dark fruits

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@sleeping4746

Liam: "Give me your autograaaaaaphhhh"

2 mins later

Liam: I got her autograpppppppppph

that character development tho

@HOXHOXHOX

Steven Spielberg is fucking shaking in hell💀💀

@wplants9793

😆

@SutekhTheDestroyer

That hit me in just the right spot 🤣

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