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)
I'm Only Sleeping
Oasis Lyrics
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I lift my head, I'm still yawning,
When I'm in the middle of a dream,
Stay in bed, float up stream (float up stream),
Please, don't wake me, no, don't shake me,
Leave me where I am, I'm only sleeping,
I don't mind, I think they're crazy,
Running everywhere at such a speed,
Till they find there's no need (there's no need),
Please, don't spoil my day, I'm miles away,
And after all, I'm only sleeping,
Keeping an eye on the world going by my window,
Taking my time,
Lying there and staring at the ceiling,
Waiting for a sleepy feeling,
Please, don't wake me, no, don't shake me,
Leave me where I am, I'm only sleeping,
Keeping an eye on the world going by my window,
Taking my time,
When I wake up early in the morning,
I lift my head, I'm still yawning,
When I'm in the middle of a dream,
Stay in bed, float up stream (float up stream),
Please, don't wake me, no, don't shake me
Leave me where I am, I'm only sleeping
The lyrics of Oasis's song I'm Only Sleeping describe the singer's love for sleeping and daydreaming. The song starts with the singer waking up in the morning, still yawning, lifting his head from the pillow, and dreaming while he is wide awake. He then expresses his desire not to be disturbed and asks the listener not to wake him up or shake him out of his dream.
The lyrics then move on to show the singer's defense of his laziness, which he doesn't seem to mind and thinks that those who question it are the crazy ones. He sees everyone rushing around, trying to catch up with things, and to him, it all seems pointless. He would rather stay in his own world, dreaming and staring at the ceiling, keeping an eye on the world as it goes by his window.
The song's overall theme is one of escapism, where the singer is entirely content to exit his own world, where he is not bothered with the difficulties of everyday life, but instead chooses to spend his time blissfully dreaming. This is expressed in every word, from the opening lines to the closing plea for non-interference.
The song's tempo and the acoustic sound are backed up with the tranquility and smooth vocals of Noel Gallagher. The combination of rocking innocence and fluidity in this underrated track makes it all the more appealing to fans of Oasis.
Line by Line Meaning
When I wake up early in the morning,
At the start of the day, I awaken
I lift my head, I'm still yawning,
My body is still sleepy, and I can't help but yawn
When I'm in the middle of a dream,
While I am dreaming,
Stay in bed, float up stream (float up stream),
I prefer to stay in bed and continue to dream contentedly, floating up the stream of my imagination.
Please, don't wake me, no, don't shake me,
Please don't disturb my peaceful sleep, please don't shake me awake.
Leave me where I am, I'm only sleeping,
I am just resting and do not want to be disturbed, so please leave me where I am.
Everybody seems to think I'm lazy,
People often assume that I am lazy
I don't mind, I think they're crazy,
I'm not bothered by their opinions, and in fact, I think they're wrong.
Running everywhere at such a speed,
People seem to be in a hurry and are always running around quickly.
Till they find there's no need (there's no need),
They continue to push themselves until they realize that there was no reason to be in such a hurry in the first place.
Please, don't spoil my day, I'm miles away,
Please don't ruin my good mood, I am lost in my own thoughts and far away from the world around me.
And after all, I'm only sleeping,
I am just taking a break and relaxing, so there's no need to bother me.
Keeping an eye on the world going by my window,
I am observing the world as it goes by outside my window.
Taking my time,
I am being patient and moving at my own pace.
Lying there and staring at the ceiling,
I am lying down and looking up at the ceiling above me.
Waiting for a sleepy feeling,
I am waiting for the sensation of sleepiness to come over me.
Please, don't wake me, no, don't shake me,
Please do not disturb me or snap me out of this peaceful state.
Leave me where I am, I'm only sleeping,
I am just taking a nap, and I prefer to be left alone.
Keeping an eye on the world going by my window,
I am still watching the world around me outside my window.
Taking my time,
I am still moving at my own pace and not in a hurry.
When I wake up early in the morning,
At the start of the day when I wake up,
I lift my head, I'm still yawning,
I lift my head, and I'm still feeling sleepy and yawning.
When I'm in the middle of a dream,
Similarly to before, when I'm in the midst of a dream,
Stay in bed, float up stream (float up stream),
I prefer to stay in bed and continue dreaming, letting my mind float up the stream of my own imagination.
Please, don't wake me, no, don't shake me
Again, please do not interrupt my sleep or disturb my dream state.
Leave me where I am, I'm only sleeping
Just let me rest and sleep, and don't bother me.
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jaguarnordestino
An excellent cover by a masterpiece!
LadySovereign25
I love this song since I heard this version for the first time. It's not just that these bands are amazing, it's also that their voices fit very well :) In my opinion, they should do more songs together, whether they're covered or selfwritten <3
Bengt Risåsen
Fantastic version..
Kelly Jones is a marvellous singer...
Noel & co in the back makes this perfect..
Strange footage here, though
Julián Bustamante
Excelente esta versión y el video.
Agnieszka ♥️
kocham ten utworek...;)
alberto cerda
muy bueno el video y la cancion de lo mejor
luxxinthesky
temonn de los beatles.. no sabia de este cover
mauro verdinegro
Te quedo bastante bien el video.. Tambien queda por la parte de Lyla porque cuando entra la chica dic que eesta en medio de un sueño .. Y en el video de Lyla la chica es como que esta imaginando , delirando , soñando..bastante bueno..
MIGUEL CUCALON LOPEZ
Nostalgia.. lágrimas..rompen mi corazón.
Bengt Risåsen
Is there any authentic live recording of this version on video? Fantastic.. Kelly and Liam have prettu equal voiceabout.. Love this tune..