How Does It Feel
Oasis Lyrics


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How does it feel like
To wake up in the sun?
How does it feel like
To shine on everyone?
How does it feel like
To let forvever be?
How does it feel like
To spend a little lifetime sitting in the gutter?

Scream a symphony

How does it feel like
To sail in on the breeze?
How does it feel like
To spend a little lifetime sitting in the gutter?

Scream a symphony

How does it feel like
To make it happen here?
How does it feel like
To breathe with everything?
How does it feel like
To let forever be?
How does it feel like
To spend a little lifetime sitting in the gutter?

Scream a symphony

How does it feel like
To be a crystal fiend?
How does it feel like
To spend a little lifetime sitting in the gutter?





Scream a symphony

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "How Does It Feel" by Oasis are open-ended and subjective, allowing for various interpretations. It seems that the song is about the bittersweet feelings that come with the human experience, particularly the contrast between the mundane and the sublime in life. The song poses a set of rhetorical questions that evoke the senses and the imagination, prompting the listener to ponder on the paradoxical nature of human existence.


The opening section of the song starts with a question about waking up in the sun, possibly referring to the idea of new beginnings and the warmth of hope. The next sentence speaks of shining on everyone, which could mean the desire for positive impact on others. The third and fourth lines are about letting forever be and spending a lifetime sitting in the gutter, which could suggest irony, as being stuck in a low place does not align with the idea of eternity. The line "Scream a symphony" that repeats after each verse implies the urgency and intensity of emotions and experiences.


In the second section, the lyrics ask about sailing in on the breeze, possibly signaling the idea of freedom and fluidity. The next line goes back to the earlier ones about sitting in the gutter and screaming a symphony. The third verse speaks of making it happen here, which could mean the desire for accomplishment and success. Breathing with everything could refer to being in sync with the self and the world. The chorus that follows repeats the questions about eternity, life in the gutter, and screaming a symphony.


The final section of the song poses a new set of questions. Being a crystal fiend could imply a desire for materialistic fulfillment, while sitting in the gutter negates it. The song ends with the line "Scream a symphony," suggesting that regardless of life's contradictions, one should express themselves and make the most of their experience.


Line by Line Meaning

How does it feel like To wake up in the sun?
What is the sensation of waking up and basking in the warmth of the sun?


How does it feel like To shine on everyone?
What is the feeling of radiating positivity and affecting others in a positive way?


How does it feel like To let forever be?
What is the experience of letting go of the past and embracing the present and future?


How does it feel like To spend a little lifetime sitting in the gutter?
What is the sensation of feeling stuck or stagnant in life and not making progress?


Scream a symphony
Express yourself with passion and intensity


How does it feel like To sail in on the breeze?
What is the sensation of feeling free and unbound by responsibilities or worries?


How does it feel like To make it happen here?
What is the feeling of taking control of your life and making your dreams a reality?


How does it feel like To breathe with everything?
What is the experience of feeling connected to the world around you and living in harmony with nature?


How does it feel like To be a crystal fiend?
What is the sensation of being obsessed or enthralled with something in a way that is all-consuming?




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