Pass Me Down The Wine
Oasis Lyrics
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It's getting near that time
What you got tomorrow?
Only pain and sorrow
Will you dance for me tonight
I promise I won't bite
Let's go see the sun burst
And in the morning come to us
And if the evening showers us
Sing to us
Will you break it down for me
'cause what will be will be
I can hear the thunder
Gonna stop the hunger
And in the morning come to us
And if the evening showers us
Sing to us
To all my sisters yeah you're looking pretty fine
And to all my brothers I bet you're feeling kinda high
And to all the mothers well come on now, don't be shy
And to all the fathers who are sick and fucking tired
The lyrics of Oasis's song "Pass Me Down The Wine" speak to the universal human desire for escape and connection. The singer implores the listener to share in the simple joys of life, passing the wine and dancing together, in the face of the pain and sorrow that lies ahead. He embraces the idea that what will be will be, and urges us to appreciate the beauty of the moment and forget our worries. In the morning, he asks the listener to continue the revelry, urging them to sing to us and break it down. The song is a celebration of the present moment and an invitation to be fully alive and connected with those around us.
The lyrics of the song echo many of the themes present in the wider Oasis discography, particularly their early work. The band's music is often credited with capturing the spirit of working-class English youth culture in the 1990s, and the lyrics of "Pass Me Down The Wine" reflect this ethos of hedonistic abandon and defiance in the face of social and economic hardship.
Line by Line Meaning
Will you pass me down the wine
Asking someone to pass the wine as the time is approaching for them to leave, indicating that they want to make the most of the present moment
It's getting near that time
The time is approaching where they must part ways, and they want to make the most of the moment before it's gone
What you got tomorrow?
Asking what the future holds, unsure of what will come next, but hoping it will be better than today
Only pain and sorrow
Expectation of only unpleasant experiences in the future, a bleak outlook on what is to come
Will you dance for me tonight
Asking for someone to dance with them and enjoy the moment together, a yearning for human connection and shared experiences
I promise I won't bite
Assuring the other person that they can let their guard down, that they're safe with them and there is no cause for alarm
Let's go see the sun burst
Encouraging the other person to enjoy the beauty of nature and witness what the world has to offer, to appreciate the small things in life
Wait til I go numb first
Wait for their mind to shut down and stop worrying about the future, to lose themselves in the moment and experience the beauty of the present
And in the morning come to us
Asking the other person to come join them in the morning, an invitation to continue spending time together
And if the evening showers us
If the evening rains come, the singer hopes that they can enjoy them together, showing their desire for unity in all situations
Sing to us
Asking the other person to share their voice, to express themselves and show the beauty of their soul
Will you break it down for me
Asking for an explanation of the situation they find themselves in, an expression of their confusion and desire for clarity
'cause what will be will be
Coming to terms with the fact that they cannot control the future, and whatever happens, happens. They must accept it and live in the present moment
I can hear the thunder
Feeling a sense of impending danger or trouble, which they have no control over
Gonna stop the hunger
A desire to satisfy their hunger or desires, to fulfil their needs, whatever they may be
To all my sisters yeah you're looking pretty fine
Acknowledging the beauty and worth of all the women in the world, and wishing them well
And to all my brothers I bet you're feeling kinda high
Congratulating all the men for their success or happiness, wishing them the best for the future
And to all the mothers well come on now, don't be shy
Encouraging all the mothers to be proud of themselves and what they have accomplished, and that they have nothing to be ashamed of
And to all the fathers who are sick and fucking tired
Recognising the struggle and pain of all the fathers in the world, and empathising with their difficulties
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LIAM GALLAGHER
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