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)
Rockin
Oasis Lyrics
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This town holds no more for me
All my life I try to find another way
I don't care for your attitude
You bring me down I think you're rude
All my life I try to make a better day
It's hard enough being alone
Waiting for my memories
To come and play
It's hard enough sitting there
Rockin' in your rockin' chair
It's all too much for me to take
When you're not there
It's hard enough being alone
Sitting here by the phone
Waiting for my memories
To come and play
It's hard enough sitting there
Rockin' in your rockin' chair
It's all too much for me to take
When you're not there
I'm older than I wish to be
This town holds no more for me
All my life I try to find another way
I don't care for your attitude
You bring me down I think you're rude
All my life I try to make a better day
It's hard enough being alone
Sitting here by the phone
Waiting for my memories
To come and play
It's hard enough sitting there
Rockin' in your rockin' chair
It's all too much for me to take
When you're not there
The lyrics of Oasis's "Rockin Chair" convey the lead singer's weariness with life and his current location. He feels that he is getting older without achieving his desired goals, and he cannot find solace in his surroundings, so he searches for an alternative way. He directly addresses someone whose attitude brings him down, and he mentions how hard it is to be alone and to feel the absence of this person. The combination of the melancholic lyrics and the hypnotic rhythm of the song creates a contemplative, introspective mood.
The song's chorus, specifically the phrase "It's hard enough sitting there, rockin' in your rockin' chair," has been interpreted in multiple ways. It could refer to the singer's regret of not being able to enjoy the simpler things in life, such as sitting in a rocking chair, or it could be seen as a metaphor for life that he finds pointless and monotonous. Additionally, the phrase "Waiting for my memories to come and play" implies that the singer feels most alive when he remembers past experiences, rather than enjoying the present.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm older than I wish to be
I feel older than I would like to be.
This town holds no more for me
I feel like I have exhausted all the opportunities and experiences that this town has to offer.
All my life I try to find another way
Throughout my entire life, I have been searching for a different path or lifestyle.
I don't care for your attitude
I do not like the way you are behaving or treating me.
You bring me down I think you're rude
Your negative attitude and behavior is affecting me and I believe it is disrespectful.
All my life I try to make a better day
Throughout my entire life, I have been striving to create a happier and more fulfilling life for myself.
It's hard enough being alone
It is difficult to be by myself without anyone else around.
Sitting here by the phone
I am just sitting and waiting by the phone.
Waiting for my memories to come and play
I am waiting for cheerful memories to emerge and occupy my thoughts.
It's hard enough sitting there
It is challenging to just sit there without anything else to occupy my time.
Rockin' in your rockin' chair
I am sitting in a rocking chair, gently swinging back and forth.
It's all too much for me to take
This situation is overwhelming and too much for me to handle emotionally.
When you're not there
It is especially difficult when you are not around to keep me company.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: CHRISTOPHER GRIFFITHS, NOEL GALLAGHER
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LYRICS:
I'm older than I wish to be
This town holds no more for me
All my life I try to find another way
I don't care for your attitude
You bring me down I think you're rude
All my life I try to make a better day
It's hard enough being alone
Sitting here by the phone
Waiting for my memories to come and play
It's hard enough sitting there
Rockin' in your rockin' chair
It's all too much for me to take when you're not there
It's hard enough being alone
Sitting here by the phone
Waiting for my memories to come and play
It's hard enough sitting there
Rockin' in your rockin' chair
It's all too much for me to take when you're not there
I'm older than I wish to be
This town holds no more for me
All my life I try to find another way
I don't care for your attitude
You bring me down I think you're rude
All my life I try to make a better day
It's hard enough being alone
Sitting here by the phone
Waiting for my memories to come and play
It's hard enough sitting there
Rockin' in your rockin' chair
It's all too much for me to take when you're not there
Crow Sword
Still the best album I bought of Oasis. To me this sounds like Definitely Maybe reissued.
Bought it in Bruges to be precise - don't remember the store - with my first (Danish) girlfriend when we were at the seaside for 5 days.
Tha's around 13 years ago now. Little did I know how this particular song's about my former (Swedish) fiancée - how we would hang around on Skype together watching movies & series for hours with half the screen Media Player & half the screen her on cam. But I never really got to live together with neither.
Nowadays; I just used to be a tourist in the lands of Northern snow I guess I'll never forget it :)
"For 4 years
the lights were on
but there was nobody home"
- infamous Liam Gallagher quote
Ken Allen
The most underrated song of all time, Im not exaggerating.
J
@dermot51 I wouldn't say nobody. After all, many people have commented.
dermot51
Nobody really knows this song a fantastic tune it was all downhill after this im afraid
J
Calm down Ken
OI Bab
I thought the exact same thing whilst listening to this just now…
Winston Churchill
My dad must of told me a million times to stop exaggerating.
Mr A
I'm embarrassed to say I've been listening to Oasis for over 24 years and this is the first time Ive heard this tune. What a banger✌
james kerr
Check out Alice by oasis, it's from before Noel joined, or the lost tapes, the original 1992 demos, there's a few gems their, but I can't find anything by 'the rain' that was the band's name before Liam joined
therichardchannel
It's sad that Noel has written B-sides that are far better than any song on the airwaves today. Truly a genius he is.
Daniel Preece
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