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)
Magic Pie
Oasis Lyrics
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Can never have an ordinary day
He might live a long goodbye
But that is not for me to say
I dig his friends, I dig his shoes
He is just a child with nothing to lose
But his mind, his mind
But then they want to be adored
They who don't say what they mean
Will live and die by their own sword
I dig their friends, I dig their shoes
They are like a child with nothing to lose
In their minds, yeah, their minds
But I'll have my way
In my own time
I'll have my say
My star will shine
'Cause you see me, I got my magic pie
Think of me, yeah that was me, I was that passer by
I've been and now I've gone
There are but a thousand days preparing for a thousand years
Many minds to educate the people who have disappeared
D'you dig my friends? D'you dig my shoes?
I am like a child with nothing to lose in my mind
Yeah, my mind
We'll have our way
In our own time
We'll have our say
'Cause my star's gon' shine
'Cause you see me, I got my magic pie
Think of me, yeah that was me, I was that passer by
I've been and now I've gone
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
You see me, I got my magic pie
Think of me, yeah that was me, I was that passer by, passer by
Think of me, I got my magic pie
Think of me, yeah that was me, I was that passer by
I've been and now I've gone
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
(Shut up)
The Oasis song Magic Pie may at first seem like a psychedelic rock song full of abstract lyrics, but upon closer inspection, it seems to be about the idea of individuality and following one's own path in life. The first stanza talks about an extraordinary person who can never have an ordinary day, implying that they are unique and stand out from the crowd. The singer admires this person's friends and shoes, suggesting that they are drawn to the whole image of the person, not just one aspect of them. However, the line "But his mind, his mind" suggests that the person's thoughts and feelings are what truly make them special.
The second stanza seems to be a wider commentary on society and the idea of conformity. The "they" in the lyrics are those who are "sleeping while they dream", implying that they are going through the motions of life without really living it. Those who don't say what they mean, will "live and die by their own sword", indicating that they will face the consequences of their own actions or decisions. The singer admits that they admire these people as well, but ultimately, they will have their own way and their own say in life.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "You see me, I got my magic pie" which seems to be a metaphor for something that is unique to the singer, perhaps their own individuality or creativity. The last stanza talks about "a thousand days preparing for a thousand years", which could refer to the idea of working hard in the present to secure a better future. The singer asks if the listener "digs their friends" and "digs their shoes" indicating that they too are an extraordinary person who is not afraid to stand out.
Line by Line Meaning
An extraordinary guy
A person with great abilities and qualities.
Can never have an ordinary day
An extraordinary person can never be satisfied with an ordinary lifestyle and must do things that are worthwhile and challenging.
He might live a long goodbye
An amazing person's life might come to an end that may take a long time to bid farewell.
But that is not for me to say
It is not his job or responsibility to comment on another's life.
I dig his friends, I dig his shoes
He finds the friends and footwear of that extraordinary guy cool and fascinating.
He is just a child with nothing to lose
Despite being an adult, he possesses a childlike mindset, unafraid of taking risks and facing challenges that demand everything.
But his mind, his mind
His unique ideas and thoughts are his most valuable asset.
They are sleeping while they dream
They are envisioning their future without actively pursuing it.
But then they want to be adored
They desire recognition and love for the things they dream of achieving but do not actively pursue.
They who don't say what they mean
Their words do not match their true intentions.
Will live and die by their own sword
They will face the consequences of their actions, whether positive or negative, because they are the ones making them.
I dig their friends, I dig their shoes
He admires their peers and style, despite their lack of productivity.
They are like a child with nothing to lose
They are not taking significant risks in their lives, which means they are not experiencing any losses either.
In their minds, yeah, their minds
Their thoughts may not always align with their words or actions but are still a vital part of their reality.
But I'll have my way
He will find his own path to achieve greatness.
In my own time
The journey towards achieving greatness takes time, and he is not worried about running out of it.
I'll have my say
He will speak his mind when the opportunity arises.
My star will shine
He believes that he will get recognized, and his legacy will continue long after he is gone.
'Cause you see me, I got my magic pie
He has something unique and valuable that others do not have.
Think of me, yeah that was me, I was that passer by
The artist insists on being remembered as an essential and fleeting encounter with people's lives.
There are but a thousand days preparing for a thousand years
A short period can prepare for a long-lasting future successfully.
Many minds to educate the people who have disappeared
To achieve the impossible, many people and ideas need to come together that will help create a better world.
D'you dig my friends? D'you dig my shoes?
He wants to know if people feel the same way about him and his peers' unique style as he does.
I am like a child with nothing to lose in my mind
He has an unapologetic, childlike view of the world that allows him to take chances without worrying about the repercussions.
We'll have our way
Together, they will find a path that will lead them towards success.
'Cause my star's gon' shine
Despite the challenges, he is confident that he will achieve greatness.
'Cause you see me, I got my magic pie
Despite the challenges, he tries to keep his unique perspective and keep his dreams of achieving greatness alive.
Think of me, yeah that was me, I was that passer by, passer by
He is aware that he will be forgotten by most people and wants to be remembered as being present in people's lives briefly.
I've been and now I've gone
He has moved on from the past and shifted his focus to his future endeavors.
Yeah
An affirmative or agreeing statement.
(Shut up)
An expression of annoyance or frustration.
Yeah
An affirmative or agreeing statement.
Yeah
An affirmative or agreeing statement.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Noel Gallagher
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