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)
Champagne Supernova
Oasis Lyrics
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How many lives are livin' strange?
Where were you while we were getting high?
Slowly walkin' down the hall
Faster than a cannonball
Where were you while we were getting high?
Someday you will find me
In a champagne supernova in the sky
Someday you will find me
Caught beneath the landslide
In a champagne supernova
A champagne supernova in the sky
Wake up the dawn and ask her why
A dreamer dreams she never dies
Wipe that tear away now from your eye
Slowly walkin' down the hall
Faster than a cannonball
Where were you while we were getting high?
Someday you will find me
Caught beneath the landslide
In a champagne supernova in the sky
Someday you will find me
Caught beneath the landslide
In a champagne supernova
A champagne supernova
'Cause people believe
That they're gonna get away for the summer
But you and I, we live and die
The world's still spinnin' 'round, we don't know why
Why, why, why, why
How many special people change?
How many lives are livin' strange?
Where were you while we were getting high?
Slowly walkin' down the hall
Faster than a cannonball
Where were you while we were getting high?
Someday you will find me
Caught beneath the landslide
In a champagne supernova in the sky
Someday you will find me
Caught beneath the landslide
In a champagne supernova
A champagne supernova
'Cause people believe
That they're gonna get away for the summer
But you and I, we live and die
The world's still spinnin' 'round, we don't know why
Why, why, why, why
Na, na, na
Na, na
Na, na
Na, na, na
Na, na
Na, na
Na, na
Na, na
Na, na, na
How many special people change?
How many lives are livin' strange?
Where were you while we were getting high?
We were getting high
We were getting high
We were getting high
We were getting high
We were getting high
We were getting high
We were getting high
We were getting high
We were getting high
"Champagne Supernova" is a song by English rock band Oasis, which was released on their second album, (What's the Story) Morning Glory? The lyrics of the song deal with themes of change, life, and the experience of being high. The first verse asks how many special people change and how many lives are living strangely, while the second verse contemplates the experience of being high and wondering where others were while they were indulging. The chorus speaks about being caught beneath a landslide and experiencing an otherworldly event, the champagne supernova in the sky. The final lines of the chorus and the repeated verses about people believing they will get away for the summer but ultimately living and dying with the world still spinning around, speak to the human experience of uncertainty and the passing of time.
The song was written by Noel Gallagher in this brother Liam's bedroom while he was working on a different song. Noel was inspired by a photograph of Tony Blair, who was the leader of the opposition party in the UK at the time, standing alongside John Lennon's son, Julian. The photograph had the words "Champagne Supernova" written on it. The song became one of Oasis's most popular and enduring tracks, and fans still speculate about the meaning of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
How many special people change?
How many unique individuals go through significant transformations in their lives?
How many lives are livin' strange?
How many people are leading unconventional or bizarre lives?
Where were you while we were getting high?
At what point were you not present while we were experiencing a state of euphoria?
Slowly walkin' down the hall
Ambling down the corridor in a leisurely fashion
Faster than a cannonball
Moving with great speed and momentum, akin to a projectile launched from a cannon
Where were you while we were getting high?
At what point were you not present while we were experiencing a state of euphoria?
Someday you will find me
At some point in the future, you will encounter me
Caught beneath the landslide
Trapped under a group of falling rocks
In a champagne supernova in the sky
Engulfed in a phenomenal, surreal, and otherworldly experience
A champagne supernova in the sky
A remarkable and colorful explosion at the far reaches of space
Wake up the dawn and ask her why
Rouse the break of day and inquire its meaning or reason
A dreamer dreams she never dies
An individual who is full of optimism and ambition believes that they will live forever
Wipe that tear away now from your eye
Eliminate that tear from your cheek in the present moment
We were getting high
We were experiencing a state of euphoria
'Cause people believe
Due to people's faith and hope
That they're gonna get away for the summer
Individuals believe they will escape for the summer season
But you and I, we live and die
You and I eventually face and experience mortality
The world's still spinnin' 'round, we don't know why
The Earth continues its rotation, and humans are unable to understand fully the reasons behind it
Why, why, why, why
The chorus repeats the question numerous times - 'why?'
Na, na, na
A series of exclamatory notes, no meaning
Na, na
A series of exclamatory notes, no meaning
Na, na, na
A series of exclamatory notes, no meaning
Na, na, na
A series of exclamatory notes, no meaning
Na, na
A series of exclamatory notes, no meaning
Na, na
A series of exclamatory notes, no meaning
Na, na
A series of exclamatory notes, no meaning
Na, na
A series of exclamatory notes, no meaning
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Noel Gallagher
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Lyrics
"Champagne Supernova"
How many special people change
How many lives are living strange
Where were you while we were getting high?
Slowly walking down the hall
Faster than a cannon ball
Where were you while we were getting high?
Some day you will find me
Caught beneath the landslide
In a champagne supernova in the sky
Some day you will find me
Caught beneath the landslide
In a champagne supernova
A champagne supernova in the sky
Wake up the dawn and ask her why
A dreamer dreams she never dies
Wipe that tear away now from your eye
Slowly walking down the hall
Faster than a cannon ball
Where were you while we were getting high?
Some day you will find me
Caught beneath the landslide
In a champagne supernova in the sky
Some day you will find me
Caught beneath the landslide
In a champagne supernova
A champagne supernova
'Cause people believe that they're
Gonna get away for the summer
But you and I, we live and die
The world's still spinning round
We don't know why
Why, why, why, why
How many special people change
How many lives are living strange
Where were you while we were getting high?
Slowly walking down the hall
Faster than a cannon ball
Where were you while we were getting high?
Some day you will find me
Caught beneath the landslide
In a champagne supernova in the sky
Some day you will find me
Caught beneath the landslide
In a champagne supernova
A champagne supernova
'Cause people believe that they're
Gonna get away for the summer
But you and I, we live and die
The world's still spinning round
We don't know why
Why, why, why, why
How many special people change
How many lives are living strange
Where were you while we were getting high?
We were getting high
@wahyuwijaya3640
How many special people change?
How many lives are livin' strange?
Where were you while we were getting high?
Slowly walkin' down the hall
Faster than a cannonball
Where were you while we were getting high?
Someday you will find me
Caught beneath the landslide
In a champagne supernova in the sky
Someday you will find me
Caught beneath the landslide
In a champagne supernova
A champagne supernova in the sky
Wake up the dawn and ask her why
A dreamer dreams she never dies
Wipe that tear away now from your eye
Slowly walkin' down the hall
Faster than a cannonball
Where were you while we were getting high?
Someday you will find me
Caught beneath the landslide
In a champagne supernova in the sky
Someday you will find me
Caught beneath the landslide
In a champagne supernova
A champagne supernova
'Cause people believe
That they're gonna get away for the summer
But you and I, we live and die
The world's still spinnin' 'round, we don't know why
Why, why, why, why
How many special people change?
How many lives are livin' strange?
Where were you while we were getting high?
Slowly walkin' down the hall
Faster than a cannonball
Where were you while we were getting high?
Someday you will find me
Caught beneath the landslide
In a champagne supernova in the sky
Someday you will find me
Caught beneath the landslide
In a champagne supernova
A champagne supernova
'Cause people believe
That they're gonna get away for the summer
But you and I, we live and die
The world's still spinnin' 'round, we don't know why
Why, why, why, why
Na, na, na
Na, na
Na, na
Na, na, na
Na, na
Na, na
Na, na
Na, na
Na, na, na
How many special people change?
How many lives are livin' strange?
Where were you while we were getting high?
We were getting high
We were getting high
We were getting high
We were getting high
We were getting high
We were getting high
We were getting high
We were getting high
We were getting high
@manueldelacruz2959
How many special people change
How many lives are living strange
Where were you while we were getting high?
Slowly walking down the hall
Faster than a cannon ball
Where were you while we were getting high?
Some day you will find me
Caught beneath the landslide
In a champagne supernova in the sky
Some day you will find me
Caught beneath the landslide
In a champagne supernova
A champagne supernova in the sky
Wake up the dawn and ask her why
A dreamer dreams she never dies
Wipe that tear away now from your eye
Slowly walking down the hall
Faster than a cannon ball
Where were you while we were getting high?
Some day you will find me
Caught beneath the landslide
In a champagne supernova in the sky
Some day you will find me
Caught beneath the landslide
In a champagne supernova
A champagne supernova
'Cause people believe that they're
Gonna get away for the summer
But you and I, we live and die
The world's still spinning round
We don't know why
Why, why, why, why
How many special people change
How many lives are living strange
Where were you while we were getting high?
Slowly walking down the hall
Faster than a cannon ball
Where were you while we were getting high?
Some day you will find me
Caught beneath the landslide
In a champagne supernova in the sky
Some day you will find me
Caught beneath the landslide
In a champagne supernova
A champagne supernova
Cos people believe that they're
Gonna get away for the summer
But you and I, we live and die
The world's still spinning round
We don't know why
Why, why, why, why
How many special people change
How many lives are living strange
Where were you while we were getting high?
We were getting high
We were getting high
We were getting high
We were getting high
@ianmalone1578
I'm leaving this comment here so in a month or a year when someone likes it, I'm reminded of this masterpiece ❤️
@sgtsolo1
One month Later...
@sgtsolo1
Where were you while we were getting high?
@Darkelementsx22
This is your monthly reminder
@brayancarvalho9334
One month later
@dan1234627
this is your monthly reminder
@susanlopez4111
My children grew up listening to this masterpiece. Now in their 30's and we still sing it together... and always will
@carbonbased3098
im 46 and this song was anthem in my youth
@jimmyr3254
I just turned 30 in Australia and I have loved this song since I was a young lad about 9-10 years of age. Now I jam it on guitar everytime a have a jam 🤟
@50gallaga
Was -10 when this song came out. I can sing it word for word and means just as much to me as it does for you and your kids. Funny how music works