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)
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Oasis Lyrics
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Back into the hole where I was born
The sun in the sky never raised an eye to me
The blood on the tracks, and they must be mine
The fool on the hill, and I feel fine
Don't look back 'cause you know what you might see
Look into the wall of my mind's eye
The questions are the answers you might need
Coming in a mess, going out in style
I ain't good-looking, but I'm someone's child
No one can give me the air that's mine to breathe
I met my maker
I made him cry
And on my shoulder he asked me why
His people won't fly through the storm
I said, "Hey, listen up man, we don't even know you're born"
All my people right here, right now
D'you know what I mean? Yeah, yeah
All my people right here, right now
D'you know what I mean? Yeah, yeah
All my people right here, right now
D'you know what I mean? Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I don't really care for what you believe
So open up your fist or you won't receive
The thoughts and the words of every man you'll need
Get up off the floor and believe in life
No one's ever gonna ever ask you twice
Get on the bus and bring it on home to me
I met my maker
I made him cry
And on my shoulder he asked me why
His people won't fly through the storm
I said, "Listen up man, they don't even know you're born"
All my people right here, right now
They know what I mean yeah, yeah
All my people right here, right now
They know what I mean yeah, yeah
All my people right here, right now
They know what I mean yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
All my people right here, right now
D'you know what I mean? Yeah, yeah
All my people right here, right now
D'you know what I mean? Yeah, yeah
All my people right here, right now
D'you know what I mean? Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
The song "D'Yer Wanna Be A Spaceman" by Oasis is a mix of nostalgia and present realization. The opening lines "I haven't seen your face round since I was a kid" immediately sets the tone of the song about two old friends reminiscing about their childhood memories. The song talks about how the town they grew up in, which was once full of their dreams and aspirations, has turned into a reality where survival is a must. The line "The town where we're living, has made you a man, and all of your dreams are washed in the sand" is an example of the harsh reality of life. The two friends remember the days when climbing trees and pretending to fly was their idea of adventure. They talk about wanting to be spacemen and live in the sky - a symbol of their dreams that seem so far away.
As the song progresses, we see that growing up has not been kind to our narrator and his friend. They now have bills to pay, and their priorities have changed. The line "you don't want to be no spaceman, you just want gold" is a reflection of how their dreams have changed with time. However, the song ends on a positive note, leaving the listener with the message that it's never too late to dream. It finishes with the lines "But if you want to be a spaceman, it's still not too late. Well, it's alright. It's alright. Who are you and me to say what's wrong and what's right."
Overall, "D'Yer Wanna Be A Spaceman" is a beautiful reminder of our childhood dreams and how life can sometimes take us in a different direction. The song talks about the beauty of those childhood memories and how they define us as individuals. It leaves us with a feeling of hope that it's never too late to pursue our dreams, no matter how far-fetched they may seem.
Line by Line Meaning
I haven't seen your face round
It's been a while since we last saw each other
Since I was Kid
Since we were young
Your bringing back those memories
You're reminding me of our past experiences
Of the thing that we did
Of the fun we had
You're hanging round and climbing trees
You're still acting like a kid
Pretending to fly
Imagining you can fly like a spaceman
D'yer want to be a spaceman and live in the sky
Do you still dream of being a spaceman and escaping this town?
You got how many bills to pay
You have responsibilities now
And how many kids
You have a family to support
And you forgot
You've lost touch with
About the things that we did
The fun things we did as kids
The town where we're living
This town has changed you
Has made you a man
You've become an adult
And all of your dreams
Your aspirations
Are washed in the sand
Have been forgotten
Well it's alright
It's okay
It's alright
Don't worry
Who are you and me to say
We're not in a position to judge
What's wrong and what's right
What's good or bad
Do you still feel like me
Do you still have the same dreams as me?
We sit down here
Let's talk
And we shall see
Let's find out
We can talk
We can have a conversation
And find common ground
Find something we can agree on
And we can just forget
Let's not dwell on
About feeling down
Depressing thoughts
About life in this town.
Our unfulfilled lives here
It's funny how your dreams
It's interesting how our goals
Change as you're growing old
Change as we age
You don't want to be no spaceman
You have different priorities now
You just want gold
You want money and success
All the dream stealers
Those who discourage us
Are lying in wait
Are waiting for us to fail
But if you want to be a spaceman
But if you still have that dream
It's still not too late
It's not too late to pursue it
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Noel Gallgher
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Ade Benet
Step off the train all alone at dawn
Back into the hole where I was born
The sun in the sky never raised an eye to me
The blood on the trax and must be mine
The fool on the hill and I feel fine
Don't look back cos you know what you might see
Look into the wall of my mind's eye
I think I know, but I don't know why
The questions are the answers you might need
Coming in a mess going out in style
I ain't good-looking but I'm someone's child
No one can give me the air that's mine to breathe
I met my maker
I made him cry
And on my shoulder he asked me why
His people won't fly through the storm
I said 'Listen up man, they don't even know you're born'
All my people right here, right now
D'You Know What I Mean?
All my people right here, right now
D'You Know What I Mean?
All my people right here, right now
D'You Know What I Mean?
Yeah, yeah
I don't really care for what you believe
So open up your fist or you won't receive
The thoughts and the words of every man you'll need
Get up off the floor and believe in life
No-one's ever gonna ever ask you twice
Get on the bus and bring it on home to me
THE SITE
Now this is what you call a remaster. The song sounds superb, and the video looks insanely crisp and clear, you'd think they filmed this yesterday!
Jirayuth Porka
For the moment, I even wonder how did they come back and do this again lol
Lorelorelore
yee jorahyuth is oasis fanboy
Sander Haraldseid
Some of it atleast..
DurkDiggler
They didn't re-do. It's just a re-scan of the original film rushes. Except on a 4K spirit scanner mastered at 2K. The original master was PAL so 720x576. Rather than this version mastered at 2048x1152 then to HD.
hutch
I'm still blown away by how two brothers with such anger issues can write such beautiful melodies.
Niroshan Fernando
It's got to be that typical sibling rivalry or that Cain & Abel complex!
Marion Leigh
I BLAME THE DAD FOR THE ABUSES
PetShopMod
Actually only 1 of them most of the writing.
Preston Gray
Freaking right!