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)
Half The World Away
Oasis Lyrics
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I would like to leave this city
This old town don't smell too pretty
And I can feel the warnin' signs
Runnin' around my mind
And when I leave this island
I'll book myself into a soul asylum
Runnin' around my mind
So here I go
I'm still scratchin' around in the same old hole
My body feels young but my mind is very old
So what do you say?
You can't give me the dreams that are mine anyway
You're half the world away
Half the world away
Half the world away
I've been lost, I've been found
But I don't feel down
And when I leave this planet
You know I'd stay but I just can't stand it
And I can feel the warnin' signs
Runnin' around my mind
And if I could leave this spirit
I'll find me a hole and I'll live in it
And I can feel the warnin' signs
Runnin' around my mind
Here I go
I'm still scratchin' around in the same old hole
My body feels young but my mind is very old
So what do you say?
You can't give me the dreams that are mine anyway
You're half the world away
Half the world away
Half the world away
I've been lost, I've been found
But I don't feel down
No, I don't feel down
No, I don't feel down
I don't feel down
I don't feel down
Don't feel down
I don't feel down
In this song, the singer expresses his desire to escape from the place where he currently lives. He describes the warning signs running around in his mind, and how he feels old and stuck in the same old place. He dreams of leaving the planet, finding a hole, and living in it. All throughout the song, he expresses his dissatisfaction with his current situation, and how he is ready to move on to something different.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, we're on
I am in the present moment and ready to move forward.
I would like to leave this city
I wish to leave this city and find a new place to call my own.
This old town don't smell too pretty
This city has lost its luster and is not as appealing as it once was.
And I can feel the warnin' signs
I am aware of the signs that indicate I should leave this place.
Runnin' around my mind
These thoughts are constantly present in my mind.
And when I leave this island
When I finally leave this place.
I'll book myself into a soul asylum
I will take the time to heal my soul and find peace again.
'Cause I can feel the warnin' signs
I know that it is time to leave and find a new place to call home.
So here I go
I am ready to take the next step in my life.
I'm still scratchin' around in the same old hole
I am still stuck in the same old routine.
My body feels young but my mind is very old
I still have energy, but my mind is worn out from being in the same place for too long.
So what do you say?
What is your response to my desire to leave this place?
You can't give me the dreams that are mine anyway
No one can give me the dreams that I have for myself.
You're half the world away
You are too far away from me to understand my desires.
I've been lost, I've been found
I have experienced highs and lows in life, but I'm still searching for something new.
But I don't feel down
Despite the uncertainty, I am not discouraged.
And when I leave this planet
When I eventually pass on from this life.
You know I'd stay but I just can't stand it
If staying were an option, I would, but I cannot continue living in this way.
And I can feel the warnin' signs
The urgency to leave is mounting.
Runnin' around my mind
My mind is focused on the need for a change.
And if I could leave this spirit
If I could escape the cycle of life and death.
I'll find me a hole and I'll live in it
I would find a place to call my own and be content with what I have.
Here I go
Once again, I am ready to take the next step in my life.
I'm still scratchin' around in the same old hole
I am still searching for a new path to follow.
My body feels young but my mind is very old
The need for change is still present, despite my physical health.
So what do you say?
What is your response to my desire to leave this place?
You can't give me the dreams that are mine anyway
No one can give me the dreams that I have for myself.
You're half the world away
Your understanding and perspective are too far removed from my own.
I've been lost, I've been found
I have experienced highs and lows in life, but I'm still searching for something new.
But I don't feel down
Despite the uncertainty, I am not discouraged.
No, I don't feel down
I remain optimistic despite the challenges ahead.
No, I don't feel down
Once again, I reinforce my positive outlook.
Don't feel down
It is important to remain positive even in the face of difficulty.
I don't feel down
I refuse to let my circumstances bring me down.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Noel Gallagher
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