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)

It's A Crime
Oasis Lyrics

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Who kicked a hole in the sky
So the heavens would cry over me?
Who stole the soul from the sun
In a world come undone at the seams?

Let there be love
Let there be love

I hope the weather is calm
As you sail up your heavenly stream
Suspended clear in the sky
Are the words that we sing in our dreams

Let there be love
Let there be love
Let there be love
Let there be love

Come on, baby blue
Shake up your tired eyes, the world is waiting for you
May all your dreaming fill the empty sky
But if it makes you happy, keep on clapping
Just remember I'll be by your side
And if you don't let go, it's gonna pass you by

Who kicked a hole in the sky
So the heavens would cry over me?
Who stole the soul from the sun
In a world come undone at the seams?

Let there be love
Let there be love
Let there be love
Let there be love
Let there be love
Let there be love
Let there be love

Let there be love
Let there be love

Overall Meaning

In "It's A Crime," Oasis paints a picture of a world that is falling apart at the seams. The song is about hope and the power of love to create change. The opening lines ask an existential question about who is responsible for the chaos of this world. The lines "Who kicked a hole in the sky, so the heavens would cry over me?" and "Who stole the soul from the sun, in a world come undone at the seams?" are poetically evocative of someone or something causing a great disruption in the natural order of things.

The chorus calls for love to be the guiding force that can help us to rebuild what has been broken. The repetition of "Let there be love" serves as a sort of mantra for those who want to see a better world. The second verse speaks to the idea that our dreams can be powerful tools for transformation. When we sing and dream together, we can create a better reality. The final verse is a rallying cry for those who feel lost or alone. The lyrics encourage listeners to keep hoping and never give up because love will always be there to guide them.

Line by Line Meaning

Who kicked a hole in the sky
Who caused such a major disruption that even the sky broke apart?

So the heavens would cry over me?
Was this disruption so significant that even the heavens were grieving for me?

Who stole the soul from the sun
Who robbed the sun of its essence, its vitality?

In a world come undone at the seams?
In a world that is unraveling, falling apart at the seams?

Let there be love
May there be an abundance of love, peace and warmth.

I hope the weather is calm
I hope everything is tranquil and peaceful, with no storms or turbulence.

As you sail up your heavenly stream
As you embark on your path to heaven, may you find serenity and an easy journey.

Suspended clear in the sky
Floating effortlessly in the sky, free from all earthly worries.

Are the words that we sing in our dreams
The words that resonate within our hearts and souls, that we sing in our sleep and long to hear in the waking world.

Come on, baby blue
Hey, you - sweet and innocent soul, don't be afraid to live life to the fullest.

Shake up your tired eyes, the world is waiting for you
Wake up from your slumber, open your eyes wide to the possibilities of this world, waiting for you to conquer and make your own.

May all your dreaming fill the empty sky
May your hopes and aspirations soar high and fill up any emptiness or void around you.

But if it makes you happy, keep on clapping
But if something brings you joy and delight, don't let anyone hinder your happiness.

Just remember I'll be by your side
No matter what happens, you have someone by your side who will be there through thick and thin.

And if you don't let go, it's gonna pass you by
If you hold on too tightly to things, they may slip away; sometimes, it's better to let go and allow life to flow naturally.

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