Don't Look Back In Anger
Oasis(Noel Gallagher) Lyrics
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Don't you know you might find
A better place to play
You said that you'd never been
But all the things that you've seen
Will slowly fade away
So I start a revolution from my bed
Step outside, summertime's in bloom
Stand up beside the fireplace
Take that look from off your face
You ain't ever gonna burn my heart out
And so Sally can wait, she knows it's too late as we're walking on by
Her soul slides away, but don't look back in anger I heard you say
Take me to the place where you go
Where nobody knows if it's night or day
But please don't put your life in the hands
Of a Rock n Roll band
Who'll throw it all away
I'm gonna start a revolution from my bed
'Cos you said the brains I had went to my head
Step outside 'cos summertime's in bloom
Stand up beside the fireplace
Take that look from off your face
'Cos you ain't ever gonna burn my heart out
So Sally can wait, she knows it's too late as she's walking on by
My soul slides away, but don't look back in anger I heard you say
So Sally can wait, she knows it's too late as we're walking on by
Her soul slides away, but don't look back in anger I heard you say
So Sally can wait
She knows it's too late as she's walking on by
My soul slides away
But don't look back in anger
Don't look back in anger
I heard you say
At least not today
The lyrics to "Don't Look Back In Anger" by Oasis (Noel Gallagher) are a reflection on the beauty and uncertainty of life. The opening lines, "Slip inside the eye of your mind, don't you know you might find a better place to play," encourage the listener to let go of their thoughts and immerse themselves in the moment in order to find a deeper understanding of life. The chorus is a call to action, encouraging the listener to stand up and face their challenges head-on, without letting their emotions get the best of them. The lines "Take that look from off your face, you ain't ever gonna burn my heart out" are a declaration of independence and strength, urging the listener to not allow anyone or anything to hold them back.
The second verse continues with the theme of revolution, with the line "I'm gonna start a revolution from my bed." This line has been interpreted in many ways, but commonly it is seen as a commentary on the power of the individual to effect change in the world, even from the comfort of their own bed. The line "Step outside 'cause summertime's in bloom" is a reference to the beauty and potential of life, and the chorus reminds the listener to keep moving forward without dwelling on the past or letting their anger consume them.
Overall, "Don't Look Back In Anger" is a message of hope and resilience, encouraging the listener to embrace life with open arms and not to let their emotions control their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Slip inside the eye of your mind
Allow your mind to take you to a deeper level of thought
Don't you know you might find
A better place to play
You may discover a better way to live your life
You said that you'd never been
But all the things that you've seen
Will slowly fade away
You may not have lived a full life, but the experiences you've had will eventually become distant memories
So I start a revolution from my bed
'Cos you said the brains I had went to my head.
I'm going to make a change without even leaving my bed, because you told me I was too smart for my own good
Step outside, summertime's in bloom
Stand up beside the fireplace
Take that look from off your face
You ain't ever gonna burn my heart out
Go outside and enjoy the beauty of summer, don't look so serious, and don't try to hurt me emotionally
And so Sally can wait, she knows it's too late as we're walking on by
Her soul slides away, but don't look back in anger I heard you say
Sally is behind us and it's too late to do anything, but don't hold onto anger about it
Take me to the place where you go
Where nobody knows if it's night or day
But please don't put your life in the hands
Of a Rock n Roll band
Who'll throw it all away
Take me to a carefree place where time doesn't matter, but don't trust your life to a reckless group of musicians
I'm gonna start a revolution from my bed
'Cos you said the brains I had went to my head
Step outside 'cos summertime's in bloom
Stand up beside the fireplace
Take that look from off your face
'Cos you ain't ever gonna burn my heart out
I'm going to make a change without even leaving my bed, because you told me I was too smart for my own good. Go outside and enjoy the beauty of summer, don't look so serious, and don't try to hurt me emotionally
So Sally can wait, she knows it's too late as she's walking on by
My soul slides away, but don't look back in anger I heard you say
Sally is walking away and there's nothing we can do, but don't hold onto your anger
So Sally can wait
She knows it's too late as she's walking on by
My soul slides away
But don't look back in anger
Don't look back in anger
I heard you say
It's too late to change what's happened, but don't hold onto anger. Don't let the past dictate your present feelings
At least not today
Leave your anger behind for now
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NOEL GALLAGHER
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@TheMacQku
at the beginning I think that it is Imagine by John Lennon xx
@Opommi
I am going to 90s! does anybody wanna come with me?
@melian06
I was 14 when this song came out, we had to wait hours just to see this vid on MTV, we had no internet. I found the lyrics on a magazine, I ripped the page and put it on the wall, it was golden to me. We used to sing their songs while coming home from school. We didn't know but it was the best fckin time of our lives, thank you Oasis for growing up with us.
@JohnnyB15
This masterpiece is no longer a song - it is a hymn...
@gabrielguerramartinez698
Oasis you're the 90' Music!
@thesupercoldplayfan
sally can you please wait i'm listening to one of the best songs ever.
@FRMadferit
Soooooooo Sally can wait...
@angellazo3291
The best part 0:00-4:48
@Ersa1a
It's like these guys captured the soul of The Beatles and updated it to the 90's. They're one of the most awesome bands ever. When you listen to an Oasis song it's like they're completely in charge of your emotions.
@ARHemant
Noel Gallaghar says he doesn't understand these lyrics himself: "I get the odd night when I'm halfway through Don't Look Back In Anger when I say to myself 'I still don't know what these words mean!' I'm thinking what the... what the... 'stand up beside the fireplace'. Why? And all these kids will be singing it at the top of their voices with all their arms around each other and I kind of feel like stopping and going, 'Look, can somebody help me out here? Am I missing something?'" Epic!