Acquiesce
Oasis Lyrics
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That makes me feel alive
I don't know how to wake
The things that sleep inside
I only wanna see the light
That shines behind your eyes
I hope that I can say
To sing my soul to sleep
And take me back to bed
You want to be alone
When we could be alive instead
Because we need each other
We believe in one another
And I know we're going to uncover
What's sleepin' in our soul
Because we need each other
We believe in one another
I know we're going to uncover
What's sleepin' in our soul
What's sleepin' in our soul
There are many things
That I would like to know
And there are many places
That I wish to go
But everything's depending
On the way the wind may blow
I don't know what it is
That makes me feel alive
I don't know how to wake
The things that sleep inside
I only wanna see the light
That shines behind your eyes
Because we need each other
We believe in one another
And I know we're going to uncover
What's sleepin' in our soul
Because we need each other
We believe in one another
And I know we're going to uncover
What's sleepin' in our soul
What's sleepin' in our soul
What's sleepin' in our soul
What's sleepin' in our soul
'Cause we believe
'Cause we believe
Yeah, we believe
'Cause we believe
'Cause we believe
'Cause we believe
Because we need
Because we need
In "Acquiesce" by Oasis, the singer expresses a desire to feel alive and awaken the aspects of themselves that are dormant or suppressed. They mention wanting to see the light that shines behind someone else's eyes, perhaps indicating that they seek inspiration, hope, or validation from another person's perspective. The lyrics touch on the regret of unsaid words and an unfulfilled potential for connection, as the person they want to communicate with wants to be alone. Despite this distance, the singer asserts that they need each other, and they believe in one another, and that through their mutual support, they can uncover what's sleeping in their souls. The final repetition of "because we need" emphasizes this reliance on one another to awaken and feel alive.
The song's title, "Acquiesce", means to give in or agree without protest, which relates to the idea of compromise or submission in a relationship. The song was released in 1998 as a B-side to the single "Some Might Say" and later appeared on the compilation album "The Masterplan." The song's melody and structure are credited to Noel Gallagher, while the lyrics are by his brother Liam Gallagher. The song features both singers sharing lead vocals, which became a defining feature of Oasis's sound. "Acquiesce" has since become a fan favorite and a staple of the band's live sets, known for its upbeat energy and sing-along chorus.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know what it is
I'm not sure what specifically makes me feel alive
That makes me feel alive
What animates or motivates me
I don't know how to wake
I'm not aware of the method or inspiration I need
The things that sleep inside
The dormant desires or aspects of myself
I only wanna see the light
I only want to witness the spark or glimmer within you
That shines behind your eyes
Which must be emphasized by your aura or expression
Because we need each other
We depend on each other for support and growth
We believe in one another
We have faith in each other's potential and worth
And I know we're going to uncover
I'm confident that we'll explore and reveal
What's sleepin' in our soul
The latent aspirations and vitality within us
There are many things
There are lots of unknowns and potential opportunities
That I would like to know
I'm curious about and interested in learning
And there are many places
There are numerous locations or environments
That I wish to go
I desire to explore and experience them
But everything's depending
However, they're all contingent on external factors
On the way the wind may blow
On the unpredictable forces or events that may occur
'Cause we believe
Because we have faith
Yeah, we believe
Yes, we have confidence
Because we need
Because we require
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Noel Gallagher
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sofakingwhat4798
2019 version.
Because we hate each other
We tweet shite at one another
I know we're not going to recover
For throwing a guitar at Noel
Because we hate each other
We tweet shite at one another
I know we're not going to recover
For throwing a guitar at Noel
For throwing a guitar at Noel
@edbreakfas
I don't know what it is that makes me feel alive
I don't know how to wake the things that sleep inside
I only want to see the light that shines behind your eyes
I hope that I can say the things I wish I'd said
To sing my soul to sleep and take me back to bed
You want to be alone when we could be alive instead
Because we need each other
We believe in one another
I know we're going to uncover
What's sleepin' in our soul
Because we need each other
We believe in one another
(and) in know we're going to uncover
What's sleepin' in our soul
What's sleepin' in our soul
There are many things that I would like to know
And there are many places that I wish to go
But everything's depending on the way the wind may blow
I don't know what it is that makes me feel alive
I don't know how to wake the things that sleep inside
I only want to see the light that shines behind your eyes
Because we need each other
We believe in one another
I know we're going to uncover
What's sleepin' in our soul
Because we need each other
We believe in one another
(and) in know we're going to uncover
What's sleepin' in our soul
What's sleepin' in our soul
What's sleepin' in our soul
What's sleepin' in our soul
'cause we believe
@beepst
I love to think that someone probably discovered Oasis with this song and thought it was a japanese band.
@marktaylor6491
Listen to 'One Life' - by 'The Pillows'. You think you were.
@midniterunstudios
Guilty. Thought it was two seperate bands named oasis for years
@lousydevotee9169
Was my dad when I showed him this song 😂 he’s like I didn’t know they were Asian?! I’m like it’s just a music video lol
@superslayerguy
Nobody has discovered Oasis with any song that isn't Wonderwall lol
@liamjaundrell3107
@@superslayerguy wrong mine was live forever :)
@SFMCrafto
That sudden change from Noel to Liam after the chorus is fucking brilliant, I don't know why.
@timbookatuncommonsense8778
Platinum Vraxx and the change over I think is thrill ing because they don't get on with each other.
but the band is so tight the change over seems effortlessly done,
@anacionqtfixo
the note in be-liii-ve is so amazing; a high note in 'i' is easy to fuck
@youtubingbabs
Yin n yang