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)
My Big Mouth
Oasis Lyrics
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But no-one's saying nothing
And it's a sound so very loud
That no-one can hear
I got something in my shoes it's keeping me from walking
Down the long and winding road back home to you
Around this town you've ceased to be
Where angels fly you won't play
So guess who's gonna take the blame
For my big mouth, my big name
I'll put on my shoes while they're walking slowly down the hall of fame?
Into my big mouth you could fly a plane
I'll put on my shoes while they're walking slowly down the hall of fame?
Slowly down the hall of fame
I ain't never spoke to God
And I ain't never been to heaven
But you assumed I knew the way
Even though the map was given
And as you look into the eyes
Of a bloody cold assassin
Is only then you'll realize
With who's life you have been messin'
Around this town you've ceased to be
That's what you get for sleeping with the enemy
Where angels fly you won't play
So guess who's gonna take the blame
For my big mouth, my big name
Who'll put on my shoes while they're walking
Slowly down the hall of fame?
Into my big mouth you could fly a plane
I'll put on my shoes while they're walking slowly down the hall of fame
Slowly down the hall of fame (fame, fame)
Slowly down the hall of fame (fame, fame)
And round this town, you've ceased to be
That's what you get for sleeping with the enemy
Where angels fly you won't play
I guess who's going to take the blame
For my big mouth, my big name
I'll put on my shoes while I'm walking slowly down the hall of fame
Into my big mouth, yeah you could fly a plane
I'll put on my shoes while I'm walking
Slowly down the hall of fame (fame, fame)
Slowly down the hall of fame (fame, fame)
Slowly down the hall of fame (fame, fame)
The song "My Big Mouth" by Oasis talks about a person who has a lot to say but nobody hears them. This person feels like they are being prevented from reaching their destination by something in their shoes. The lyrics suggest that the person has been betrayed by someone they trusted, referred to as "sleeping with the enemy." The phrase "Where angels fly you won't play" implies that the person has lost their innocence and no longer feels comfortable in certain situations.
The chorus of the song talks about the person's reputation being larger than themselves, with their "big mouth" and "big name" taking up space in the "hall of fame." The song suggests that people have assumed things about the person's life, despite not knowing them well. The lines "I ain't never spoke to God" and "I ain't never been to heaven" suggest that the person is not perfect, but they are being judged unfairly by others.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody knows
It’s a widely known and accepted truth.
But no-one's saying nothing
Nobody wants to talk about it or acknowledge it openly.
And it's a sound so very loud
The issue is so significant that it can’t be ignored.
That no-one can hear
Ironically, despite its obviousness, nobody is paying attention to it.
I got something in my shoes it's keeping me from walking
I’m facing a personal obstacle that’s preventing me from getting to where I need to be.
Down the long and winding road back home to you
I want to return to a place of comfort and familiarity, but I can’t because of this obstacle.
Around this town you've ceased to be
You’ve lost your status and importance in this community.
That's what you get for sleeping with the enemy
You’re reaping the consequences of joining forces with someone working against you.
Where angels fly you won't play
You’re not willing to participate in something good and virtuous.
So guess who's gonna take the blame
The one playing with fire will inevitably face the consequences of their actions.
For my big mouth, my big name
My tendency to boast and attract attention has resulted in me facing negative consequences.
I'll put on my shoes while they're walking slowly down the hall of fame?
I’ll still try to maintain my status, even if it means doing so at a slower pace.
Into my big mouth you could fly a plane
My ego is so inflated that even something as large as a plane could fit into it.
I'll put on my shoes while they're walking slowly down the hall of fame?
I’ll continue to cling onto my fame and success, even if it’s diminishing.
Slowly down the hall of fame
Despite the decline, I’ll still cling onto my last bit of glory.
I ain't never spoke to God
I’ve never had a spiritual connection or experience.
And I ain't never been to heaven
I’ve never experienced something purely blissful or ethereal.
But you assumed I knew the way
Others expected me to know the right path or decision to make.
Even though the map was given
Despite having guidance or instructions, I still couldn’t make the right decision.
And as you look into the eyes
When you’re face-to-face with someone.
Of a bloody cold assassin
Of someone who is emotionless and violent.
Is only then you'll realize
It’s only at that point that you’ll truly understand.
With who's life you have been messin'
You’ll realize the devastating impact your actions have had on someone else’s life.
I'll put on my shoes while I'm walking slowly down the hall of fame
I’ll still try to hold onto my success, even if it’s a gradual decline.
Into my big mouth, yeah you could fly a plane
I’m so boastful that even large things can fit into my ego.
Slowly down the hall of fame
I’m still hanging onto my status, even if it’s decreasing over time.
Slowly down the hall of fame
I’m still trying to maintain the last bit of fame I have left.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Noel Gallgher
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KittenHasWares
Everybody knows
But no-one's saying nothing
And it's a sound so very loud
That no-one can hear
I got something in my shoes it's keeping me from walking
Down the long and winding road back home to you
Around this town you've ceased to be
That's what you get for sleeping with the enemy
Where angels fly you won't play
So guess who's gonna take the blame
For my big mouth, my big name
I'll put on my shoes while they're walking slowly down the hall of fame?
Into my big mouth you could fly a plane
I'll put on my shoes while they're walking slowly down the hall of fame?
Slowly down the hall of fame
I ain't never spoke to God
And I ain't never been to heaven
But you assumed I knew the way
Even though the map was given
And as you look into the eyes
Of a bloody cold assassin
Is only then you'll realize
With who's life you have been messin'
Around this town you've ceased to be
That's what you get for sleeping with the enemy
Where angels fly you won't play
So guess who's gonna take the blame
For my big mouth, my big name
Who'll put on my shoes while they're walking
Slowly down the hall of fame?
Into my big mouth you could fly a plane
I'll put on my shoes while they're walking slowly down the hall of fame
Slowly down the hall of fame (fame, fame)
Slowly down the hall of fame (fame, fame)
And round this town, you've ceased to be
That's what you get for sleeping with the enemy
Where angels fly you won't play
I guess who's going to take the blame
For my big mouth, my big name
I'll put on my shoes while I'm walking slowly down the hall of fame
Into my big mouth, yeah you could fly a plane
I'll put on my shoes while I'm walking
Slowly down the hall of fame (fame, fame)
Slowly down the hall of fame (fame, fame)
Slowly down the hall of fame (fame, fame)
Angel Rin
Everybody knows
And no one's saying nothing
Is the sound so very loud
That no one can hear?
I got something in my shoes
That's keeping me from walking
Down along a winding road
Back home to you
A Rolling Stone
Cease to be
And swear she's never sleeping with the enemy
Where angels fly
You won't play
So guess who's gonna take the blame for
My big mouth
And my big name
Who'll put on my shoes while I'm walking
Slowly down the hall of fame
It's for my big mouth
You can fly your plane
Who'll put on my shoes while I'm walking
Slowly down the hall of fame
I ain't never spoke to God
And I ain't never been to heaven
Seen machine gunnings away
Even though the man was given
As you look into the eyes
Of a bloody cold assassin
Only then you realize
With whose life you have been messing
When all your songs
Cease to be
That's what you get for sleeping with the enemy
Where angels fly
You won't play
So guess who's gonna take the blame for
My big mouth
And my big name
Who'll put on my shoes while I'm walking
Slowly down the hall of fame
It's for my big mouth
You can fly your plane
Who'll put on my shoes while I'm walking
Slowly down the hall of fame
Slowly down the hall of fame
Slowly down the hall of fame
When all your songs
Cease to be
That's what you get for sleeping with the enemy
Where angels fly
You won't play
So guess who's gonna take the blame for
My big mouth and my big name
Who'll put on my shoes while I'm walking
Slowly down the hall of fame
It's for my big mouth
You can fly your plane
Who'll put on my shoes while I'm walking
Slowly down the hall of fame
Slowly down the hall of fame
Slowly down the hall of fame
Slowly down the hall of fame
Slowly down the hall of fame
Slowly down the hall of fame
Slowly down the hall of fame
Slowly down the hall of fame
Radio AM
Everybody knows... but no one's saying nothing
It was a sound so very loud... that no one can hear
I got something in my shoe... it's keeping me from walking
Down the long and winding road... back home to you
Around this town you've ceased to be
That's what you get for sleeping with the enemy
Where angels fly you won't play
So guess who's going to take the blame for...
My big mouth, my big name
Who'll put on my shoes while they're walking
Slowly down the hall of fame?
Into my big mouth, you could fly a plane
Who'll put on my shoes while they're walking
Slowly down the hall of fame?
Slowly down the hall of fame
I ain't never spoke to God
And I ain't never been to heaven
But you assumed I knew the way
Even though the map was given
And as you look into the eyes
Of a bloody cold assassin
Only then you'll realise
With whose life you have been messin'
biblical
The pre-chorus of this song is absolutely incredible.
Junior Pennington
110% agree with you there mate
boogieman.
the chorus is more incredible
luiz guilherme moreira sales
YES THIS SONG THE BEST 😎🇧🇷🎸🎼
Mathew Macmillan
@Junior Pennington qq
Mathew Macmillan
@Junior Pennington q
Richard Shaw
Oasis really were the dogs ballocks. They were the biggest band in the world at this point and it shows. I wasn't old enough to be at Knebworth but the legend spread like wild fire amongst us. They need to release a DVD of this concert. Not a half assed make do edition. A full HD, No bullshit documentary box of one of Oasis' truly greatest achievements.
Eric Beck
Man, England is not the world; America is way bigger than England. Oasis always likes to say they were the biggest band in the world, and I can see why they had that impression with a massive concert like Knebworth; As the biggest Oasis fan (I knew) in America at the time though, I can definitively tell you they were not close to the biggest band in America; They had loads of momentum off Morning Glory (they were trendy - ppl were checking them out), but they imploded before really achieving the massive, pervasive success of a U2 or others with stuff like Liam bailing on MTV Unplugged, Liam canceling a US tour cuz he needed to go house hunting, etc; Be Here Now didn't even debut at #1 in America; It wasn't long after this that it actually became embarrassing to admit you were an Oasis fan in America, b/c there was such a backlash against Liam's asshole-ness; It would have been cool to be in England during this period though for sure.
Craig Anderson
+Eric Beck and in response, America is not the world either. Outside of America, the band were fucking massive. The U.S were never going to like Oasis much anyway. Far too outspoken and self assured for that to happen. And I'm glad they never fully broke over there. Because to do that Liam and Noel would have had to play the game, shake hands and kiss ass, and thankfully they didn't and never would have done that. Still 10 million albums sold in the U.S still isn't bad.
Eric Beck
Yeah, but you can't say Oasis was the biggest band in the world. As I stated, I know how dominant they were in England - I knew it at that time. And I know they were popular elsewhere. But you can't say a band is the biggest band in the world if they weren't close to the top in America. That's just the way it is - regardless of whether that's offensive to other countries. And 90% of my favorite bands are British.