Part of the Queue
Oasis Lyrics


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So then be off, find that I've lost my way in the city
The streets and the thousands of colors all bleed into one
I fall down, Heaven won't help me
I call out, no-one would hear
All of a sudden I've lost my way out of the City

Stand tall, stand proud
Every beginning is breaking it's promise
I'm having trouble just finding some soul in this town

The names on the faces in places, they mean nothing to me
It's all they can do to be part of a queue in this town
I fall down, Heaven won't help me
I call out, no-one will hear
"There'll be no tomorrow" they say, well I'll say "More's the pity"

Stand tall, stand proud
Every beginning has broken it's promise
I'm having trouble just finding my soul in this town

Stand tall, stand proud
Every beginning has broken it's promise
I'm having trouble just finding my soul in this town

Finding my soul in this town
Keep on trying
Keep on trying
Keep on trying
Keep on trying
Keep on trying
Keep on trying
Keep on trying
Keep on trying





Na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Oasis's song "Part of the Queue" reflect a sense of being lost, both figuratively and literally. The singer describes being unable to find his way in the city, where the streets and colors blend together, leaving him falling down and feeling like Heaven won't help him. He calls out, but no one will hear him, and he realizes he's lost his way out of the city. The chorus urges him to stand tall and proud, but the promise of every beginning has broken, leaving him with trouble finding his soul in this town. He sees names and faces in places that mean nothing to him; they are just part of the queue in this town.


The song seems to be a commentary on the struggle to find purpose and meaning in a world that can feel overwhelming and disorienting. The repetition of the phrase "keep on trying" at the end of the song suggests a determination to persevere in the face of these challenges, even if it feels like there is no hope.


Line by Line Meaning

So then be off, find that I've lost my way in the city.
I feel lost and disoriented in the bustling city, unable to find my bearings.


The streets and the thousands of colours all bleed into one.
The city, with its many sights and sounds, feels overwhelming and indistinguishable.


I fall down, Heaven won't help me.
I am struggling and in need of help, but feel like my pleas will go unanswered.


I call out, no-one would hear.
Despite my cries for help, I feel like no one is listening or willing to come to my aid.


All of a sudden I've lost my way out of the City.
I am trapped in the city with no clear path towards escape or freedom.


Name on the faces in places - they mean nothing to me.
I am surrounded by unfamiliar people and places that hold no personal significance or connection to me.


It's all they can do to be part of a queue in this town.
People here seem content with following the crowd and joining lines, lacking in originality or individuality.


"There'll be no tomorrow" they say, well I'll say "more's the pity."
Others here seem to be hopeless and defeatist, but I refuse to accept their pessimism.


Stand tall, stand proud.
I must be strong and resilient in the face of adversity.


Every beginning is breaking it's promise.
Despite starting out with hope and promise, everything here seems to inevitably disappoint or fall short.


I'm having trouble just finding some soul in this town.
I am struggling to find any sense of authenticity or heart in this superficial and soulless city.


Finding my soul in this town.
My ultimate goal is to discover a deeper meaning or purpose for being in this place.


Keep on trying...
Despite the challenges and obstacles I face, I must persevere and keep trying to find my way.


Na na na na na na na na....
The song ends with a meaningless, repetitive chant that underscores the sense of emptiness and frustration expressed throughout the lyrics.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Noel Gallagher

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