Oasis was an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991. Originally kno… Read Full Bio ↴Oasis was an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991. Originally known as the Rain, the group initially consisted of Liam Gallagher (lead vocals, tambourine), Paul Arthurs (guitar), Paul McGuigan (bass guitar) and Tony McCarroll (drums). Liam's older brother Noel (lead guitar, vocals) later joined as a fifth member, finalising the group's core lineup. During the course of their existence, they had various lineup changes, with the Gallagher brothers remaining the only staple members.

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.

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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)

Getting Older
Oasis Lyrics

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It's 9 oclock
i'm getting tired
i'm sick of all my records and the clothes i bought today
am i cracking up
or just getting older?

im staying in
i can't be bothered

making conversations with the friends that i don't know
am i cracking up?
or just getting older?

and i bet that this is how life turns out
when you're finally grown
and you know if this is my life
i'll sit around all day and i'll moan

i'm halfway up
to the bottom
i'm halfway up to the bottom
of another bottle
of my next best favourite friend
am i cracking up
or just getting older?
you're not cracking up
you're just getting older

we're not cracking up
we're just getting older

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Oasis' song "Getting Older" explore the challenges of growing older and the weariness that comes with it. The song starts with the singer feeling tired and bored of everything around him, from his music collection to his new clothes - this could be interpreted as a sense of disillusionment that comes with age. The singer then laments his inability to connect with new people and his preference for staying in, possibly suggesting social anxiety.

As the song progresses, the singer reflects on the direction his life has taken and wonders if this is all there is to it. He imagines a future of endless complaining and discontent, hinting at a sense of regret for not making the most of his youth. The chorus "am I cracking up or just getting older?" serves as a rhetorical question, highlighting the confusion and uncertainty that comes with aging.

Ultimately, the song seems to suggest that while growing older might bring about feelings of weariness, it doesn't necessarily mean that one's life is over. It's a natural part of the human experience and can be embraced rather than feared.

Line by Line Meaning

It's 9 oclock
The time is late, indicating it's towards the end of the day

i'm getting tired
Feeling exhausted, usual towards the end of the day

i'm sick of all my records and the clothes i bought today
Bored or unsatisfied with current possessions

am i cracking up
Questioning one's mental state

or just getting older?
Wondering if mental state or life circumstances have changed due to aging

im staying in
Choosing to stay home and not go out

i can't be bothered
Lacking motivation to socialize with people

making conversations with the friends that i don't know
Finding it difficult to connect with unfamiliar people

and i bet that this is how life turns out
Assuming that adulthood will be depressing and monotonous

when you're finally grown
When you reach full maturity

and you know if this is my life
Consideration of current life circumstances