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)
Merry Xmas Everyone
Oasis Lyrics
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It's the time that every Santa has a ball
Does he ride a red nosed reindeer?
Does he turn up on his sleigh
Do the fairies keep him sober for a day?
Chorus:
So here it is merry Christmas
Look to the future now
It's only just begun
Are you waiting for the family to arrive?
Are you sure you got the room to spare inside?
Does your granny always tell ya that the old songs are the best?
Then she's up and rock 'n' rollin' with the rest
Chorus:
So here it is merry Christmas
Everybody's having fun
Look to the future now
It's only just begun
What will your daddy do
When he sees your Mama kissin' Santa Claus?
Ah ah
Are you hanging up a stocking on your wall?
Are you hoping that the snow will start to fall?
Do you ride on down the hillside in a buggy you have made?
When you land upon your head then you've been Slade
Chorus (4x)
So here it is merry Christmas
Everybody's having fun
Look to the future now
It's only just begun
The song "Merry Xmas Everyone" by Oasis is a festive song that captures the spirit of Christmas. The song is about the excitement and anticipation of the festive season. The first verse asks if the listener is hanging up their stocking and if they are ready for Santa to arrive. The chorus is a merry greeting to everyone, wishing them a Merry Christmas and encouraging them to have fun. The next verse asks if the listener is waiting for their family to arrive and if they have enough room for everyone. The verse also mentions the old songs that everyone loves, which the granny rocks and rolls to. The final verse brings in some humor by asking what the father will do when he sees the mother kissing Santa. The end of the song reiterates the greeting of Merry Christmas and wishing everyone a fun-filled Christmas.
The lyrics of the song are simple and easy to understand, which is what makes it appealing to all age groups. The song captures the mood of the festive season, which is to spread joy and have fun. The use of rhetorical questions in the song engages the listener and encourages them to reflect on their own experiences of Christmas. The song's melody is upbeat and catchy, which also contributes to the festive and joyful spirit of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you hanging up a stocking on your wall?
Have you put a stocking up on your wall?
It's the time that every Santa has a ball
It's a time where Santa drools over how joyful everyone is.
Does he ride a red-nosed reindeer?
Does Santa ride a reindeer with a red nose?
Does he turn up on his sleigh?
Does Santa show up on his sled?
Do the fairies keep him sober for a day?
Do the fairies keep Santa away from drinks for a day?
Are you waiting for the family to arrive?
Are you anticipating the arrival of your family?
Are you sure you got the room to spare inside?
Are you certain you have enough room inside your house?
Does your granny always tell ya that the old songs are the best?
Does your grandmother consistently state that the old songs are superior?
Then she's up and rock 'n' rollin' with the rest
Then she is getting up and dancing alongside others.
What will your daddy do when he sees your Mama kissin' Santa Claus?
What will your father do when he spots your mother kissing Santa Claus?
Ah ah
No clear meaning; possibly an expression of disbelief.
Are you hoping that the snow will start to fall?
Are you wishing for snow to fall outside?
Do you ride on down the hillside in a buggy you have made?
Do you go downhill riding in a handmade buggy you created?
When you land upon your head then you've been Slade
When you land on your head, it means you've been influenced by Slade.
So here it is merry Christmas, everybody's having fun
Here it is, wishing you a happy Christmas and hoping you're having fun!
Look to the future now, it's only just begun
Think of the future; it has only just started!
Chorus (4x)
Repetition of the chorus that has four total iterations.
Contributed by Nolan V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@eight6831
Are you hanging up a stocking on your wall?
It's the time that every Santa has a ball
Does he ride a red-nosed reindeer?
Does a ton-up on his sleigh?
Do the fairies keep him sober for a day?
So here it is, Merry Xmas
Everybody's having fun
Look to the future now
It's only just begun
Are you waiting for the family to arrive?
Are you sure you got the room to spare inside?
Does your granny always tell ya
That the old songs are the best?
Then she's up and rock and rollin' with the rest
So here it is Merry Xmas
Everybody's having fun
Look to the future now
It's only just begun
What will your daddy do
When he sees your mama kissin' Santa Claus?
Ah-ha
Are you hanging up a stocking on your wall?
Are you hoping that the snow will start to fall?
Do you ride on down the hillside
In a buggy you have made
When you land upon your head, then you been slayed
So here it is Merry Xmas
Everybody's having fun
Look to the future now
It's only just begun
So here it is Merry Xmas
Everybody's having fun
Look to the future now
It's only just begun
So here it is Merry Xmas
Everybody's having fun (it's Xmas!)
Look to the future now
It's only just begun
@tomasmcnamara_7
Are you hanging up a stocking on your wall?
It's the time that every Santa has a ball
Does he ride a red-nosed reindeer?
Does a ton-up on his sleigh?
Do the fairies keep him sober for a day?
So here it is, Merry Christmas
Everybody's having fun
Look to the future now
It's only just begun
Are you waiting for the family to arrive?
Are you sure you've got the room to spare inside?
Does your granny always tell you
That the old songs are the best?
Then she's up and rock-'n'-rolling with the rest
So here it is, Merry Christmas
Everybody's having fun
Look to the future now
It's only just begun
What will your daddy do when he sees your momma kissing Santa Claus?
Are you hanging up a stocking on your wall?
Are you hoping that the snow will start to fall?
Do you ride on down the hillside
In a buggy you have made?
When you land upon your head then you've been slayed
So here it is, Merry Christmas
Everybody's having fun
Look to the future now
It's only just begun
So here it is, Merry Christmas
Everybody's having fun
Look to the future now
It's only just begun
So here it is, Merry Christmas
Everybody's having fun
(It's Christmas!)
Look to the future now
It's only just begun
@pastelpenn8286
I wish this was on spotify so it could be on my xmas playlist......
@ruthieclarke7749
its on there!
@MRLUCCH
Ruthie Clarke under what?
@lewisjw3991
Ruthie Clarke is it? i cant find it
@brendogg
@@lewisjw3991 it’s under oasis , merry xmas everybody
@gallabrains5515
On the warchild album. Just found it myself
@BollocksUtwat
That wonderful Noel Gallagher melancholie always gets me. The holidays are definitely melancholie and this song puts me right in the middle of that feeling. The happier side of melancholie anyways.
@KennyBarnes
very happy birthday nvz
@mundicox8951
+BollocksUtwat Melancholy, you do know that means sadness, right?
@BollocksUtwat
Mundi Cox Yes, and anyone who's prone to such feelings knows the complexity of that feeling. Its not a black and white thing.
There's something satisfying about striking the right chord around the gloominess of some feelings. Holidays tend to do that. Noel Gallagher tends to do that. The two together does it quite well.
For other reading on sadness or ennui being turned into something joyful in reflection see Woody Allen or various plaintive but driving soul and R&B music.