Gallagher wrote the song in 1991, before he joined Oasis. Inspired by The Rolling Stones' "Shine a Light," "Live Forever" features a basic song structure and lyrics with an optimistic outlook that contrasted with the attitude of the grunge bands popular at the time. The song was the first Oasis single to enter the top ten in the United Kingdom, and garnered critical acclaim.
This song is about Gallagher's optimistic view on life, contrasting himself and Kurt Cobain. The main difference, as Noel Gallagher stated; “here was a guy who had everything, and was miserable about it. And we had fuck-all, and I still thought that getting up in the morning was the greatest fuckin' thing ever, ‘cause you didn’t know where you’d end up at night.”
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Live Forever
Oasis Lyrics
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Maybe I don't really wanna know
How your garden grows
'Cause I just wanna fly
Lately, did you ever feel the pain
In the morning rain
As it soaks you to the bone?
Maybe I just wanna fly
Wanna live, I don't wanna die
Maybe I just wanna breathe
Maybe I just don't believe
Maybe you're the same as me
We see things they'll never see
You and I are gonna live forever
I said maybe I don't really wanna know
How your garden grows
'Cause I just wanna fly
Lately, did you ever feel the pain
In the morning rain
As it soaks you to the bone?
Maybe I will never be
All the things that I wanna be
Now is not the time to cry
Now's the time to find out why
I think you're the same as me
We see things they'll never see
You and I are gonna live forever
Maybe I don't really wanna know
How your garden grows
'Cause I just wanna fly
Lately, did you ever feel the pain
In the morning rain
As it soaks you to the bone?
Maybe I just wanna fly
Wanna live, I don't wanna die
Maybe I just wanna breathe
Maybe I just don't believe
Maybe you're the same as me
We see things they'll never see
You and I are gonna live forever
Gonna live forever
Gonna live forever
We're gonna live forever
Gonna live forever
Gonna live forever
Gonna live forever
The lyrics of Oasis's song "Live Forever" capture the desire to escape the mundane and to inject life with wonder and possibility. The opening verses of the song create a sense of detachment from the world around them. The singer declares that they don't really want to know about someone else's garden, as they just want to fly. The garden, a symbol of growth and fertility, is juxtaposed with the singer's desire for freedom, implying a sense of disinterest in the ordinary. The following lines further emphasize this detachment, as the singer asks if the other person has ever felt pain in the morning rain. The rain, which is usually a source of rejuvenation, is used to further the sense of dissatisfaction, highlighting the singer's desire to escape.
As the song progresses, the tone changes, becoming more hopeful and optimistic. The chorus declares the desire to live forever, to experience all that life has to offer and to never give in to death. This idea is revisited throughout the song, with the singer declaring their intent to fly, breathe, believe, and live; these are all actions that are associated with being fully present in the moment and appreciating every aspect of existence. The final repetition of "Gonna live forever" perfectly encapsulates this message, as the singer declares their intent to embrace life without fear or regret.
The song's lasting appeal is in its relatability, as it captures the desire to live life to the fullest and to experience everything that it has to offer. The message of hope and optimism in the face of life's challenges is one that resonates with people of all ages.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I don't really wanna know
I might not want to know about the things in your life
How your garden grows
Your personal growth is not my concern
'Cause I just wanna fly
I only want to live free and unrestrained
Lately, did you ever feel the pain
Have you experienced pain recently
In the morning rain
During early, cold and wet times
As it soaks you to the bone?
That it leaves you completely and fully wet
Maybe I just wanna fly
I only want to live free and unrestrained
Wanna live, I don't wanna die
I want to enjoy life and not think about death
Maybe I just wanna breathe
All I want is to take a deep breath and feel relaxed
Maybe I just don't believe
Perhaps I don't trust everything I hear or see
Maybe you're the same as me
Perhaps you share the same thoughts as I do
We see things they'll never see
Together, we perceive things that others will never comprehend
You and I are gonna live forever
We will always be alive within each other's memories
Maybe I will never be
Perhaps I will never achieve my aspirations
All the things that I wanna be
All the ambition and goals that I have
Now is not the time to cry
Crying at this moment won't solve any problems
Now's the time to find out why
It's time to understand the reason behind obstacles
I think you're the same as me
I believe we share mutual thoughts
We see things they'll never see
Together, we perceive things that others will never comprehend
You and I are gonna live forever
We will always be alive within each other's memories
Gonna live forever
We will remain alive in each other's hearts
Gonna live forever
Our memory will never fade away
We're gonna live forever
Together, our legacy will continue indefinitely
Gonna live forever
The memories inspired by us will live forever
Gonna live forever
Our thoughts, feelings, and spirit will live beyond our earthly years
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Noel Gallagher
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@oliverholzl8606
Recipe for Oasis-songs:
1. Tambourine
2. Psychedelic lyrics
3. REALLY loud mixed guitars
4. That one chord you don't see coming
5. Melodies that seem simple but get stuck in your head easily
6. A voice that can handle emotion and sarcasm at the same time as good as Liam
7. "I said maybe" (optional)
Somehow it works.
@9rave
"Live Forever"
Maybe I don't really wanna know
How your garden grows
'Cause I just wanna fly
Lately did you ever feel the pain
In the morning rain
As it soaks you to the bone
Maybe I just wanna fly
Want to live I don't wanna die
Maybe I just wanna breathe
Maybe I just don't believe
Maybe you're the same as me
We see things they'll never see
You and I are gonna live forever
I said, maybe I don't really wanna know
How your garden grows
'Cause I just wanna fly
Lately did you ever feel the pain
In the morning rain
As it soaks you to the bone
Maybe I will never be
All the things that I wanna be
Now is not the time to cry
Now's the time to find out why
I think you're the same as me
We see things they'll never see
You and I are gonna live forever
Maybe I don't really wanna know
How your garden grows
'Cause I just wanna fly
Lately did you ever feel the pain
In the morning rain
As it soaks you to the bone
Maybe I just wanna fly
Want to live I don't wanna die
Maybe I just wanna breathe
Maybe I just don't believe
Maybe you're the same as me
We see things they'll never see
You and I are gonna live forever
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This spaghetti was extraordinary and unique 😢
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Damn😭
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fr
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Scene so hard i almost cried🤣
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LoL
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whats the rick and morty version called?
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Music is the closest thing we have to a time machine.
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and books
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Sure
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