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 Will Believe
Oasis Lyrics
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For the rest of my life
There's no one else to blame but me
The start of the day's
Just the end of the night
I'm feeling like I'm lost at sea
Sometimes is just seems so simple
Sometimes like a man in the middle
I don't know my own mind
Won't you let me be
Coz I can find you
Living in my world
Dragging me round
Just like a dog on a lead
But when I find my
Own peace of mind I
I will believe
I'm locked up in chains
For the rest of my life
There's no one else to blame but me
Coz I can find you
Living in my world
Dragging me round
Just like a dog on a lead
But when I find
My own peace of mind I
I will believe
I will believe
The lyrics of Oasis's song I Will Believe tell a story of a person who is facing the consequences of his own decisions. The first and second line of the song, "I'm locked up in chains for the rest of my life, there's no one else to blame but me," shows that the person regrets his past actions, and now he has to face the repercussions. He realizes that he is solely responsible for the situation he is in and nobody else. The line "I'm feeling like I'm lost at sea" describes the state of confusion that the person is going through. He doesn't know what to do or how to get out of the situation he has landed himself in.
The chorus of the song, "Coz I can find you living in my world, dragging me around just like a dog on a lead, but when I find my own peace of mind, I will believe," explains how the person feels burdened by someone who is controlling his life. He feels like a dog on a leash, with no freedom or power over his own life. However, he is hopeful that once he finds his own peace of mind, he will believe in himself and his abilities to change his life.
The last verse repeats the first one, emphasizing the idea that the person is trapped in his own mistakes, but he still has hope for a better future. The song's lyrics communicate that life is full of struggles and mistakes, but it's important to take responsibility for our actions and strive for a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm locked up in chains
I feel trapped and constrained in my current situation
For the rest of my life
I feel like this is a permanent state that I cannot escape from
There's no one else to blame but me
I recognize that I am responsible for the situation I am in
The start of the day's
The beginning of the day
Just the end of the night
The end of the previous day or cycle
I'm feeling like I'm lost at sea
I feel directionless, unsure where to go or what to do
Sometimes is just seems so simple
Occasionally, the solution or path forward seems obvious
I'm feeling like I'm down on my knees
I feel defeated and hopeless
Sometimes like a man in the middle
Other times, I feel like I am at a crossroads with different paths to choose from
I don't know my own mind
I am unsure of my own thoughts and feelings
Won't you let me be
I am asking for space and time to figure things out on my own
Coz I can find you
Because I have the ability to find you
Living in my world
Existing within my reality or perception of the world
Dragging me round
Causing me to feel overwhelmed or controlled
Just like a dog on a lead
Similar to how a dog is led by its owner
But when I find my
However, when I discover or attain
Own peace of mind I
A sense of calm and clarity within myself
I will believe
I will have faith in myself and my abilities moving forward
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GALLAGHER
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rydernigg
I'm locked up in chains
For the rest of my life
There's no one else to blame but me
The start of the day's
Just the end of the night
I'm feeling like I'm lost at sea
Sometimes is just seems so simple
I'm feeling like I'm down on my knees
Sometimes like a man in the middle
I don't know my own mind
Won't you let me be
'Cause I can find you
Living in my world
Dragging me round
Just like a dog on a lead
But when I find my
Own peace of mind
I will believe
I'm locked up in chains
For the rest of my life
There's no one else to blame but me
'Cause I can find you
Living in my world
Dragging me round
Just like a dog on a lead
But when I find
My own peace of mind
I will believe
I will believe
Corner Back
Locked up in chains
For the rest of my life
There's no one else to blame but me
The start of the day's
Just the end of the night
I'm feeling like I'm lost at sea
Sometimes is just seems so simple
I'm feeling like I'm down on my knees
Sometimes like a man in the middle
I don't know my own mind
Won't you let me be
'Cause I can find you
Living in my world
Dragging me round
Just like a dog on a lead
But when I find my
Own peace of mind I
I will believe
Locked up in chains
For the rest of my life
There's no one else to blame but me
'Cause I can find you
Living in my world
Dragging me round
Just like a dog on a lead
But when I find
My own peace of mind I
I will believe
I will believe
Reduced Effort
The best thing is finding an old Oasis single in record shop and skipping the A-side to hear the B-sides you never knew existed.
strange exchange
@Jamie Harrington just the truth they still stand the test of time now better than most bands a sides 👍
Jamie Harrington
@strange exchange what a comment!
Bloke
Masterplan is so good should’ve been the third album
strange exchange
@Jez Chea yeah they was especialy better than some of the later albums my fvourite band aswell mate allways will b 👍
Jez Chea
strange exchange indeed my friend!! Oasis’ B sides were more often than not better than their A songs. Still my favorite band to this day even though they broke up more than 10 years ago 😢
Boozness14
This is for the diehard fans this one!
DJ Yentonian
@Alan Mcclemont Stevie Wonder and the other writers of 'Uptight' wanted 6% of all sales revenue earned from Morning Glory for Step Out's inclusion. Because it ended up being a B-Side instead, they didn't earn a penny from it.
Rory Ross
Yup
Mr. Sifter
you got it man! For the diehards, not for the tryhards.