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 β vocals (1991β2009)
Noel Gallagher β lead guitar, vocals (1991β2009)
Paul Arthurs - rhythm guitar (1991β1999)
Gem Archer β rhythm guitar (1999β2009)
Paul McGuigan β bass guitar (1991β1999)
Andy Bell (Oasis) β bass guitar (1999β2009)
Tony McCarroll β drums (1991β1995)
Alan White (Oasis) β drums (1995β2004)
Zak Starkey β drums (2004β2008)
Chris Sharrock β drums (2008β2009)
Forces of Nature
Oasis Lyrics
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Could make you sing like a bird released
If what you seek is the wise man's treasure
You know it's buried beneath your feet
You know you look like a painted picture
I see the cracks freezing on your skin
And as the world slowly turns and hits you
That the thieves of the night
For smoking all my stash
But burning all my cash
I bet you knew right away
It's all over town that
The sun's going down
On the days of your easy life
I bet you knew right away
You dope you don't know where it's at
It's all over town
That the sun's gone down
And it's high time to pray
Yeah I feel like a force of nature
Could make you sing like a bird released
If what you seek is the wise man's treasure
You know it's buried beneath your feet
You know you look like a faded picture
I see the cracks frozen on your skin
As the world slowly turns and hits you
Then the thieves of the night
Are coming to take you in
For smoking all my stash
But burning all my cash
I bet you knew right away
It's all over town that
The sun's going down
On the days of your easy life
I bet you knew right away
You dope you don't know where it's at
It's all over if you're begging me please
Then yer get on your knees and pray
Yer smoking all my stash
Yer burning all my cash
I bet you knew right away
It's all over town that
The sun's gone down
And it's high time to pray
The lyrics of Oasis's song Forces of Nature are primarily about the singer's confidence and self-assurance. The lyrics suggest that the singer is bursting with the power and energy of a force of nature, and that he can make people do anything he wants, including singing like a bird. The metaphor of the "wise man's treasure" buried beneath one's feet suggests that people often overlook their own talents or potential, and the singer is urging his listeners to look within themselves to find their true power.
The lyrics also reference the idea of consequences, particularly consequences that can come from reckless behavior. The lines "For smoking all my stash / But burning all my cash" suggest that the singer's frustration with someone who is using up all of his resources without considering the future. The idea that "the sun's going down / On the days of your easy life" further highlights the idea that people need to take responsibility for their actions and think about the long-term impact of their choices.
Overall, the lyrics of Forces of Nature are a call to action for listeners to tap into their own power and potential, take responsibility for their actions, and live life with purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah I feel like a force of nature
I feel powerful and capable of great things.
Could make you sing like a bird released
I have the ability to bring out the best in someone and make them feel free and happy.
If what you seek is the wise man's treasure
If you're searching for valuable knowledge and insight.
You know it's buried beneath your feet
The answers and solutions you seek are within yourself and your surroundings.
You know you look like a painted picture
You may look perfect on the outside, but there are flaws beneath the surface.
I see the cracks freezing on your skin
I can see the evidence of your imperfections, and they are beginning to become more noticeable.
And as the world slowly turns and hits you
As time passes, you will experience the consequences of your actions.
That the thieves of the night are coming to take you in
You will face the consequences of your actions, whether you are ready for them or not.
For smoking all my stash, but burning all my cash
You have taken something from me, and all you have to show for it is destruction and waste.
I bet you knew right away
I suspect that you were aware of the consequences of your actions from the start.
It's all over town that the sun's going down
It's well-known that a change or an end is coming for you.
On the days of your easy life
On the days when you had it easy and didn't face consequences for your actions.
You dope you don't know where it's at
You're foolish and don't understand the reality of the situation.
And it's high time to pray
It's time to face the consequences and ask for forgiveness or help.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NOEL GALLAGHER
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@9t9t3
One of their most underrated tracks!
@trayc2762
Agreed. The entire album was woefully underrated imo. Frankly; it seems like every album after WTSMG was woefully underrated .... That's the problem I think; the public like something and want to hear more if it....I get that. However; for the artist or artists; it must be frustrating beyond belief. It's unreasonable to expect any musician to only make music for commercial success; the best artists need to make music to please themselves as well. It's impossible to devote ones life o pleasing others' and disregarding pleasing oneself from time to time.... It's bound to send you bonkers.....
@fernandonakatsubo
@TrayC Agreed. Imo almost every song after BHN has a comment saying that that song is underrated.
@CM_4422
@TrayC honestly I prefer Dig Out Your Soul to all their albums except the first 2, itβs really good imo. So many underrated gems on it and a perfect album to end on
@benmac6147
@TrayC Everything Oasis wrote was ultimately for commercial success. Most artists get into it to achieve commercial success. No one wants to be a starving artist. Luckily Noel Gallagher had already wrote all of his best stuff & made his money by the time Heathen Chemistry came out so he wasn't completely reliant on it being a huge hit.
@jimjamjones29
Most definitely...
@karlwhite8769
This was my go to song on that album love it.
@flashbax97
underrated classic
@daysofgreenday65
SUCH an underrated song by these guys!! :D This has to be in my top 5 Oasis songs! :D
@stevens5541
Not top 5...