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)
Gas Panic!
Oasis Lyrics
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Sailing on a sea of sweat on a stormy night
I think he don't got a name but I can't be certain
And in me he starts to confide
That my family don't seem so familiar
And my enemies all know my name
And if you hear me tap on your window
Panic is on the way
My pulse pumps out a beat to the ghost dancer
My eyes are dead and my throat's like a black hole
And if there's a god would he give another chancer
An hour to sing for his soul
'Cause my family don't seem so familiar
And my enemies all know my name
And when you hear me tap on your window
You better get on your knees and pray
Panic is on the way
'Cause my family don't seem so familiar
And my enemies all know my name
And when you hear me tap on your window
Then you get on your knees and you better pray
'Cause my family don't seem so familiar
And my enemies all know my name
And when you hear me tap on your window
You better get on your knees and pray
Panic is on the way
Panic is on the way
The lyrics in Oasis's song Gas Panic! speak to a feeling of dread and uncertainty that overtakes the singer. The opening lines set the tone, with the image of a "tongueless ghost of sin" creeping through the curtains, followed by the visceral description of the singer's sweat-soaked state on a stormy night. The ghost seems to be a manifestation of the singer's fears and anxieties, and he starts to confide in the presence, suggesting a sense of isolation.
The chorus repeats the line "my family don't seem so familiar and my enemies all know my name," expressing a sense of unease with one's surroundings and the feeling of being watched or targeted. The singer warns the listener to "get on your knees and pray" when they hear him tap on the window, as "panic is on the way." This adds to the sense of impending doom and inevitability conveyed throughout the song. The final verse brings in the idea of a higher power, with the singer questioning if there is a god who would give him another chance to "sing for his soul."
Overall, Gas Panic! captures a mood of paranoia and despair, with powerful imagery and visceral description conveying the intense emotions at play.
Line by Line Meaning
What tongueless ghost of sin crept through my curtains?
I am suddenly struck by a feeling of unease, as though an intangible yet malevolent being has invaded my room.
Sailing on a sea of sweat on a stormy night
I am drenched in perspiration, despite the cold, and the atmosphere is dark and tumultuous.
I think he don't got a name but I can't be certain
The presence I feel is so alien and insubstantial that I cannot quite put a definitive label on it.
And in me he starts to confide
Despite the lack of a corporeal form, this entity seems to be communicating with me on some level, sharing his thoughts and feelings with me.
My pulse pumps out a beat to the ghost dancer
My heart is pounding heavily, as if in rhythm with some mysterious choreography being performed by the spectral visitor.
My eyes are dead and my throat's like a black hole
I am emotionally numb and unable to vocalize my sense of distress.
And if there's a god would he give another chancer
I wonder if there is some higher power who might offer me another chance to redeem myself or correct past mistakes.
An hour to sing for his soul
I would use that opportunity to pour out my heart and plead for salvation.
'Cause my family don't seem so familiar
I am struck by a sense of alienation even from those closest to me, as if they are strangers or imitations of their former selves.
And my enemies all know my name
Meanwhile, those who wish me harm seem to be all too aware of my presence and vulnerability.
And when you hear me tap on your window
I have a sense that others are also being targeted and may soon experience the same sensation of dread and danger that I am encountering.
You better get on your knees and pray
In the face of such peril, the best recourse is to turn to a higher power for safety and guidance.
Panic is on the way
The sense of impending crisis and upheaval is growing stronger, and there may be little time left to prepare or escape the danger.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Noel Gallagher
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