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)

I Can See a Liar
Oasis Lyrics

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Baby, the time is right to tell it all like it is
And now that I feel god like there's nothing that can't be kissed
The name of a lonely soul is scratched into my brain
He thought he was King Creole
Until he found out, until he found out

He sits upon a throne
He lives a sleazy lie

But he's all alone again, again

I can see a liar, sitting by the fire
Trouble in his heart, laughing at the thought
Coming as he goes into overdose
I wonder what he thinks of me?

Baby, the time is right to tell it all like it is
And now that I feel god like there's nothing that can't be kissed

He sits upon a throne
He lives a sleazy lie
But he's all alone again, again

I can see a liar, sitting by the fire
Trouble in his heart, he's laughing at the thought
Coming as he goes into overdose
I wonder what he thinks of me?

Baby, you're a liar, sitting by the fire
Trouble in your heart, you're laughing at the thought
Yeah, baby, you're a liar, sitting by the fire
Trouble in your heart, you're laughing at the thought

Coming as you go into overdose
I wonder what you think of me?

Overall Meaning

The song "I Can See a Liar" is a track from Oasis's fourth studio album "Standing on the Shoulder of Giants" released in 2000. The song is one of the last tracks featuring guitarist Noel Gallagher as primary songwriter until 2005's "Don't Believe the Truth." The lyrics talk about a person who has been portraying himself as someone he is not, and now, the singer of the song has seen through his lies. The name of the liar is not mentioned explicitly, but the song talks about how he is living a sleazy lie while sitting on a throne.

The song's protagonist questions the liar's thoughts about him and wonders what he thinks of him, indicating that the liar is close to him, possibly a friend, or someone he knows well. The lyrics "Baby, the time is right to tell it all like it is" indicate that the singer has had enough of the liar's lies and is ready to expose him. The "trouble in his heart" line reveals the liar might be going through some emotional turmoil that he is hiding behind his lies.

"I Can See a Liar" is a rock song with a strong guitar riff, heavily influenced by the 60s and 70s rock bands, fitting the album's theme. It is one of the most popular songs from the album and was played live multiple times during their tours. The song's subject matter, along with the guitar riff, has made it a fan favorite.

Line by Line Meaning

Baby, the time is right to tell it all like it is
It's time to be honest and straightforward about the situation at hand

And now that I feel god like there's nothing that can't be kissed
I am extremely confident and powerful, and nothing seems impossible

The name of a lonely soul is scratched into my brain
I can't seem to forget about this one person who is desperately lonely and isolated

He thought he was King Creole
He once believed that he was in charge, like a king

Until he found out, until he found out
But he soon discovered the truth

He sits upon a throne
He's still trying to maintain a sense of power and authority

He lives a sleazy lie
But he's actually dishonest and immoral in his actions

But he's all alone again, again
Despite his attempts to be in control, he's ultimately alone and isolated

I can see a liar, sitting by the fire
I can recognize someone who is dishonest and deceptive, who's trying to appear comfortable and relaxed

Trouble in his heart, laughing at the thought
He seems to be amused by the fact that he's causing chaos and harm, despite feeling guilty about it deep down

Coming as he goes into overdose
He's taking it too far, and is on the brink of self-destructing

I wonder what he thinks of me?
I'm curious about what he's really like on the inside, and whether or not he's aware of how he's perceived by others

Baby, you're a liar, sitting by the fire
I'm addressing the person I perceive to be a liar, who's appearing very comfortable and relaxed

Trouble in your heart, you're laughing at the thought
You're enjoying the chaos and harm you're causing, while feeling guilty about it deep down

Yeah, baby, you're a liar, sitting by the fire
I'm reiterating the fact that the person in question is a liar

Coming as you go into overdose
You're taking things too far, and are on the brink of self-destructing

I wonder what you think of me?
I'm still curious about what this person thinks of me, despite knowing that they're dishonest and immoral

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Noel Gallagher

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