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)
Head Shrinker
Oasis Lyrics
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Sits by the phone on her own
But the phone don't ring
And the birds don't sing in her tree
She lost herself in a haze of pity
And doesn't know where to run
She's a headshrinker now
And I think it's time we have some fun
Lost in a fog
I've been treated like a dog
And I'm out of here
I got no name
And I feel no shame
And I got no fear
And I bow down
To the tears of a clown
Whatever's going down
Is coming around
I hope you don't regret today
For the rest of your lives
For the rest of your lives
For the rest of your lives
For the rest of your lives
Lost in a fog
I've been treated like a dog
And I'm out of here
I got no name
And I feel no shame
And I got no fear
And I bow down
To the tears of a clown
Whatever's going down
Is coming around
I hope you don't regret today
For the rest of your lives
I know a girl who's lost and lonely
Sits by the phone on her own
But the phone don't ring
And the birds don't sing in her tree
She lost herself in a haze of pity
And doesn't know where to run
She's a headshrinker now
And I think it's time we have some fun
Lost in a fog
I've been treated like a dog
And I'm out of here
I got no name
And I feel no shame
And I got no fear
And I bow down
To the tears of a clown
Whatever's going down
Is coming around
I hope you don't regret today
For the rest of your lives
For the rest of your lives
For the rest of your lives
For the rest of your lives
The lyrics of Oasis's song Head Shrinker describe two individuals who are lost and lonely. One is a girl who sits by the phone waiting for it to ring, while the other is the singer who feels lost in a fog as if he has been treated like a dog. The girl has lost herself in a haze of pity and has now become a headshrinker. The singer thinks it's time for them to have some fun. He acknowledges the tears of a clown, but hopes that they wouldn't regret today for the rest of their lives.
The song seems to be about two people who have lost their way and are seeking some kind of relief from their struggles. The use of fog and haze imagery conveys a sense of confusion and disorientation. The reference to the girl becoming a headshrinker is interesting because it can be interpreted in different ways. It could mean that she has become a therapist to help herself and others, or it could mean that she has become mentally unstable and is seeking therapy.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a sense of disillusionment and a desire for escape from difficult circumstances. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the idea that the consequences of our actions can have a lasting impact on our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I know a girl who's lost and lonely
I am acquainted with a girl who is adrift in life and feeling desolate
Sits by the phone on her own
She spends her time sitting by the phone all alone
But the phone don't ring
However, the phone never seems to ring
And the birds don't sing in her tree
Adding to her loneliness, even the birds don't sing near her
She lost herself in a haze of pity
She has immersed herself in feeling sorry for herself and has lost her sense of direction or purpose
And doesn't know where to run
She has no idea where to go or what to do to fix her situation
She's a headshrinker now
Perhaps as a way to deal with her own issues, she has become a therapist or counselor herself
And I think it's time we have some fun
The artist believes it's time to break free from the weight of her troubles and enjoy life again
Lost in a fog
The artist now describes themselves as feeling lost and unsure, like being lost in a thick fog
I've been treated like a dog
They feel like they've been treated badly or unfairly
And I'm out of here
They are ready to leave this toxic situation behind
I got no name
The artist feels anonymous, like they don't matter to anyone or have a sense of identity
And I feel no shame
They are not embarrassed or guilty about their situation
And I got no fear
They aren't afraid of what's to come, and perhaps feel like they have nothing to lose
And I bow down
They submit to the emotions and feelings of someone who is putting on a brave face but crumbling inside, like a clown who is crying behind a mask
To the tears of a clown
This is a reference to the famous song by Smokey Robinson, meaning someone who is putting on a happy face but secretly suffering inside
Whatever's going down
Whatever is happening in their life
Is coming around
Will come back around, either as karma or fate
I hope you don't regret today
The singer hopes that whoever caused their pain doesn't have any regrets, because what goes around comes around
For the rest of your lives
This feeling of regret will linger forever
For the rest of your lives
The same sentiment as the previous line, repeated for emphasis
For the rest of your lives
The artist really wants to drive home the idea of lingering regret
For the rest of your lives
One last repetition to end the song
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NOEL GALLAGHER
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I know a girl who's lost and lonely
Sits by the phone on her own
But the phone don't ring
And the birds don't sing in her tree
She lost herself in a haze of pity
And doesn't know where to run
She's a headshrinker now
And I think it's time we have some fun
Lost in a fog
I've been treated like a dog
And I'm out of here
I got no name
And I feel no shame
And I got no fear
And I bow down
To the tears of a clown
Whatever's going down Is coming around
I hope you don't regret today
For the rest of your lives
Lost in a fog
I've been treated like a dog
And I'm out of here
I got no name
And I feel no shame
And I got no fear
And I bow down
To the tears of a clown
Whatever's going down
Is coming around
I hope you don't regret today
For the rest of your lives
@ramonfigueroa2491
I know a girl who's lost and lonely
Sits by the phone on her own
But the phone don't ring
And the birds don't sing in her tree
She lost herself in a haze of pity
And doesn't know where to run
She's a headshrinker now
And I think it's time we have some fun
Lost in a fog
I've been treated like a dog
And I'm out of here
I got no name
And I feel no shame
And I got no fear
And I bow down
To the tears of a clown
Whatever's going down
Is coming around
I hope you don't regret today
For the rest of your lives
For the rest of your lives
For the rest of your lives
For the rest of your lives
Lost in a fog
I've been treated like a dog
And I'm out of here
I got no name
And I feel no shame
And I got no fear
And I bow down
To the tears of a clown
Whatever's going down
Is coming around
I hope you don't regret today
For the rest of your lives
I know a girl who's lost and lonely
Sits by the phone on her own
But the phone don't ring
And the birds don't sing in her tree
She lost herself in a haze of pity
And doesn't know where to run
She's a headshrinker now
And I think it's time we have some fun
Lost in a fog
I've been treated like a dog
And I'm out of here
I got no name
And I feel no shame
And I got no fear
And I bow down
To the tears of a clown
Whatever's going down
Is coming around
I hope you don't regret today
For the rest of your lives
For the rest of your lives
For the rest of your lives
For the rest of your lives
@Genny-Zee
This is what pure rock ‘n’ roll sounds like. Nothing more, nothing less.
@kolbr
One of the best songs from the era
@JoeKozak
Right
@mrkipling2201
This is one of my top 3 Oasis tracks. Along with Fade Away and Bring it on Down.
@headshrinker3964
you're the outcast
@RobertoMilhomem
Play the video at 1.25x and you'll have one of the best punk rock songs of all time
@henkdegroot5872
"Right on" rock, there can't be better.....
@JoeKozak
Oasis reunion is a long time coming, man...
@tommyvercetti6730
Punk rock Oasis
Liam is on top of his game with this song, unstoppable
@evolutionistsrock6343
This is Oasis' Helter Skelter