Oasis signed to independent record label Creation Records in 1993 and released their record-setting debut album Definitely Maybe (1994). The following year they recorded (What's the Story) Morning Glory? (1995) with drummer Alan White, in the midst of a chart rivalry with peers Blur. Spending ten weeks at number one on the UK Albums Chart, (What's the Story) Morning Glory? was also an international chart success and became one of the best-selling albums of all time. In addition, it stands as the fifth-best-selling album in the UK and the biggest-selling album in the UK of the 1990s. The Gallagher brothers featured regularly in tabloid newspapers for their disputes and wild lifestyles. In 1996, Oasis performed two nights at Knebworth for an audience of 125,000 each time, the largest outdoor concerts in UK history at the time. In 1997, Oasis released their third album, Be Here Now. It became the fastest-selling album in UK chart history.
Oasis' popularity later declined and McGuigan and Arthurs left in 1999 as Oasis released Standing on the Shoulder of Giants (2000). They were replaced by former Heavy Stereo guitarist Gem Archer and former Ride guitarist Andy Bell. White departed in 2004, replaced by Zak Starkey and later Chris Sharrock. Oasis released three more studio albums, Heathen Chemistry (2002), Don't Believe the Truth (2005) and Dig Out Your Soul (2008). The group abruptly disbanded after the departure of Noel Gallagher in August 2009.
As of 2009, Oasis had sold over 70 million records worldwide. They are among the most successful acts on the UK Singles Chart and Albums Chart, with eight UK number-one singles and eight UK number-one albums. The band also achieved three platinum albums in the US. They won 17 NME Awards, nine Q Awards, four MTV Europe Music Awards and six Brit Awards, including one in 2007 for Outstanding Contribution to Music and one for the "Best Album of the Last 30 Years" for (What's the Story) Morning Glory?. They were nominated for two Grammy Awards.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oasis_(band)
Studio albums
Definitely Maybe (1994)
(What's the Story) Morning Glory? (1995)
Be Here Now (1997)
Standing on the Shoulder of Giants (2000)
Heathen Chemistry (2002)
Don't Believe the Truth (2005)
Dig Out Your Soul (2008)
Members:
Liam Gallagher – vocals (1991–2009)
Noel Gallagher – lead guitar, vocals (1991–2009)
Paul Arthurs - rhythm guitar (1991–1999)
Gem Archer – rhythm guitar (1999–2009)
Paul McGuigan – bass guitar (1991–1999)
Andy Bell (Oasis) – bass guitar (1999–2009)
Tony McCarroll – drums (1991–1995)
Alan White (Oasis) – drums (1995–2004)
Zak Starkey – drums (2004–2008)
Chris Sharrock – drums (2008–2009)
09I Can See a Liar
Oasis Lyrics
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And now that I feel god like there's nothing that can't be kissed
The name of a lonely soul is scratched into my brain
He thought he was King Creole
Until he found out, until he found out
He sits upon a throne
He lives a sleazy lie
I can see a liar, sitting by the fire
Trouble in his heart, laughing at the thought
Coming as he goes into overdose
I wonder what he thinks of me?
Baby, the time is right to tell it all like it is
And now that I feel god like there's nothing that can't be kissed
He sits upon a throne
He lives a sleazy lie
But he's all alone again, again
I can see a liar, sitting by the fire
Trouble in his heart, he's laughing at the thought
Coming as he goes into overdose
I wonder what he thinks of me?
Baby, you're a liar, sitting by the fire
Trouble in your heart, you're laughing at the thought
Yeah, baby, you're a liar, sitting by the fire
Trouble in your heart, you're laughing at the thought
Coming as you go into overdose
I wonder what you think of me?
In "I Can See a Liar" by Oasis, the lyrics appear to be about someone who is finally finding the courage to speak their truth, but they are also reflecting on someone who is a liar. The first verse indicates that the truth is going to be told now that the singer feels "god-like" and that someone's loneliness has impacted them enough to be engraved in their memory. The following verse describes the person as living a "sleazy lie" and "all alone again, again." The chorus speaks to the singer's ability to see a liar sitting by the fire, someone with trouble in their heart who is laughing at the thought. The final verse brings the focus back to the singer and questions what the liar thinks of them.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby the time is right to tell it all like it is
It's time to be honest and speak the truth
And now that I feel god like there's nothing that can't be kissed
I feel invincible and there's no challenge I can't conquer
The name of a lonely soul is scratched into my brain
I remember the name of someone who was miserable and alone
He thought he was king creole
He believed he was important and powerful
Until he found out, until he found out
But then he discovered the truth
He sits upon a throne
He acts like he's in charge
He lives a sleazy lie
But his life is filled with deceit and immorality
But he's all alone again, again
Despite his facade, he's still lonely and isolated
I can see a liar, sitting by the fire
I recognize a dishonest person, sitting comfortably by the fireplace
Trouble in his heart, laughing at the thought
He's struggling internally but masking it with humor
Coming as he goes into overdose
He immerses himself deeper into his harmful activities
I wonder what he thinks of me?
I'm curious about how this person perceives me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Noel Gallagher
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Daniel Midson-Short
Killer vocal from Noel. Wish he sang like this more often.
Time To Wake Up
If you take this song and Put Yer Money Where Your Mouth Is, off of the SOTSOG record... And replace them with Let's All Make Believe and One Way Road, that album would be a true classic.
Eddy Sandland
@just a nigga with a rocket launcher , I Completely Agree! But I'd take off Sunday Morning Call To! So I'd add Let's All Make Believe, Full On, Carry Us All n Keep I Can See A Liar though just so there's some Punk RnR in It! Cheers
just a nigga with a rocket launcher
@Hayden Frobenius the album would be flawless if that was the tracklist
Hayden Frobenius
No. Replace this and Put yer money where your mouth is with Full On and Carry Us all. Then, add Let's all make believe somewhere in there.
MegaSting1981
Saw this nugget of info regarding that the other day;
Fan Question: "Why was 'Let's All Make Believe' not on the album?"
Noel: "Well, I wanted it as the opening track, but then as it got moved further down, it didn't seem to have the impact as it did when it was the first track. And then Liam insisted that 'I Could See A Liar', the ninth track, be on the album, and the song just fell off. It's definitely one of my favorite songs that I've written, and it's a shame that it didn't make it, but never mind." [23 Feb 2000 - twec.com]
cjxo
Let’s all make believe
One way road
Carry us all
Shredder
He sits upon a throne
James pikdor
Memory's
Seffor
I think I prefer this version to the album version. Although that isn't a very high bar.