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)
Don't look back in eager
Oasis 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
'Cause 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
'Cause 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 opening lines of the song, “Slip inside the eye of your mind / Don’t you know you might find / A better place to play”, are about transcending oneself into a meditative state where a person can find solace from the harsh realities of life. The singer encourages the listener to look within themselves and find a better place to be mentally. The song then progresses to a story about a couple who have had some tough experiences that they want to leave behind. The singer tries to motivate the person to start a revolution and change things for the better.
The chorus “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” is about moving on from the past and not holding grudges. The singer talks about Sally, who can no longer go back and change anything, but the listener should not be angry and should let go of any negative emotions. The final lines “But don't look back in anger / Don't look back in anger / I heard you say / At least not today” further emphasize the importance of forgiveness and letting go of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Slip inside the eye of your mind
Take a deep look within yourself
Don't you know you might find
There's a possibility of discovering something unexpected
A better place to play
A more enjoyable and fulfilling way of living
You said that you'd never been
You claimed not to have experienced something before
But all the things that you've seen
Your past experiences shape you, even if they fade away
Will slowly fade away
Memories and experiences will eventually become distant and indistinct
So I start a revolution from my bed
Revolutionary ideas can arise from anywhere
'Cause you said the brains I had went to my head.
I will prove you wrong with my success
Step outside, summertime's in bloom
Enjoy the beauty of nature that surrounds us
Stand up beside the fireplace
Don't be afraid to face difficulties
Take that look from off your face
Stop sulking and be positive
You ain't ever gonna burn my heart out
I won't let anyone break my spirit
And so Sally can wait, she knows it's too late as we're walking on by
Accepting that some things are beyond our control
Her soul slides away, but don't look back in anger I heard you say
Letting go of negative feelings and moving forward
Take me to the place where you go
Desiring to explore new and unknown spaces
Where nobody knows if it's night or day
In an alternate realm where time is irrelevant
But please don't put your life in the hands
Don't blindly trust anyone
Of a Rock n Roll band
Especially not those who are unreliable and reckless
Who'll throw it all away
Who might ruin even the good things in life through their actions
My soul slides away
My inner self slips out of reach
But don't look back in anger
Avoid holding onto past grudges and anger
I heard you say
Listen and trust what others say
At least not today
For the time being, focus on moving forward without anger
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NOEL GALLAGHER
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Jessica Knowd
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