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 โ vocals (1991โ2009)
Noel Gallagher โ lead guitar, vocals (1991โ2009)
Paul Arthurs - rhythm guitar (1991โ1999)
Gem Archer โ rhythm guitar (1999โ2009)
Paul McGuigan โ bass guitar (1991โ1999)
Andy Bell (Oasis) โ bass guitar (1999โ2009)
Tony McCarroll โ drums (1991โ1995)
Alan White (Oasis) โ drums (1995โ2004)
Zak Starkey โ drums (2004โ2008)
Chris Sharrock โ drums (2008โ2009)
Shakermaker
Oasis Lyrics
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I'd like to build myself a house out of plasticine
Ah, shake along with me
Ah, shake along with me
I've been driving in my car with my friend Mister Soft
Mister Clean and Mister Ben are living in my loft
Ah, shake along with me
I'm sorry but I just don't know
I know I said I told you so
When you're happy and you're feeling fine
Then you'll know it's the right time
Then you'll know that it's the right time
To shake along with me
Shake along with me
Shake along with me
Shake along with me
Mister Sifter sold me songs
When I was just sixteen
Now he stops at traffic lights
But only when they're green
Ah, shake along with me
Ah, shake along with me
Ah, shake along with me
Ah, shake along with me
Shake along with me
Shake along with me
Shake along with me
Shake along with them
Shake along with me
Shake along with them
Shake along with me
The lyrics to Oasis's song Shakermaker are a bit cryptic but it seems to be about wanting to escape reality and become someone else. The line "I'd like to be somebody else and not know where I've been" speaks to a desire to forget one's past and start anew. The idea of building a house out of plasticine adds to this theme of wanting to create a new reality for oneself, one that is malleable and easily manipulated.
The second stanza of the song introduces the singer's friends - Mister Soft, Mister Clean, and Mister Ben - who seem to be living in the singer's loft. It's unclear who these friends are, but they might represent aspects of the singer's personality or different personas they've created for themselves. The repetition of "shake along with me" throughout the song adds to the overall feeling of wanting to escape and create a new reality.
The last stanza of the song mentions Mister Sifter, who sold the singer songs when they were sixteen, and how he now only stops at traffic lights when they're green. This references the idea of time passing by and the singer longing for their younger days when things were simpler. The last repetition of "shake along with me" invites the listener to join in on this desire to create a new reality and forget the past.
Overall, Shakermaker is a somewhat surreal song about wanting to escape reality and create a new one. The use of plasticine and the singer's friends living in their loft add to the dreamlike quality of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd like to be somebody else and not know where I've been
The singer desires to forget their past and start fresh as a completely different person.
I'd like to build myself a house out of plasticine
The singer desires to have full control over their environment, creating a world that is perfect and unchangeable.
Ah, shake along with me
The singer invites the listener to join them in their desire for change and control.
I've been driving in my car with my friend Mister Soft
The artist is driving with a friend who is nonjudgmental and comforting.
Mister Clean and Mister Ben are living in my loft
The artist has created imaginary friends who are perfect and clean, reflecting their desire for control and perfection.
I'm sorry but I just don't know
The singer is apologetic for their lack of knowledge or control over their situation.
I know I said I told you so
The singer realizes they may have given false advice in the past and wishes to make amends.
When you're happy and you're feeling fine
The artist suggests that true happiness and contentment come from within, not from external sources.
Then you'll know it's the right time
The artist suggests that only by being truly happy and content can one make important life decisions.
To shake along with me
The artist invites the listener to join them on a journey of self-discovery and control.
Mister Sifter sold me songs
The singer recalls a time in their past when they were influenced by others, rather than in control of their own life.
When I was just sixteen
The artist remembers a time in their youth when they were particularly malleable and influenced by external sources.
Now he stops at traffic lights
The singer suggests that Mister Sifter, who once held great influence over them, has lost his power and control.
But only when they're green
The singer suggests that Mister Sifter only obeys the rules when they are in his favor or when he has control over the situation.
Shake along with me
The singer continues to invite the listener to join them on their journey of self-discovery and control.
Shake along with them
The artist acknowledges that other people may be on their own journey of self-discovery and control, and invites them to join in as well.
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Noel Gallagher, Roger Greenaway, Billy Davis, Roger Cook, William Backer
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@holg7425
I'd like to be somebody else and not know where I've been
I'd like to build myself a house out of plasticine
Shake along with me
I've been driving in my car with my friend Mr. Soft
Mr. Clean and Mr. Ben are living in my loft
Shake along with me!
I'm sorry but I just don't know I know
I said I told you so
But when you're happy and you're feeling fine
Then you'll know it's the right time
It's the right time
To shake along with me!
Mister Sifter sold me songs
when I was just sixteen
Now he stops at traffic lights
but only when they're green
@Pride317
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I'd like to be somebody else
And not know where I've been
I'd like to build myself
A house out of plasticine
[Chorus 1]
Ahh, shake along with me
Ahh, shake along with me
[Verse 2]
I've been driving in my car
With my friend Mister Soft
Mister Clean and Mister Benn
Are living in my loft
[Chorus 1]
Ahh, shake along with me
Ahh, shake along with me
[Bridge]
I'm sorry but I just don't know
I know you said I told you so
When you're happy and you're feeling fine
Then you'll know that it's the right time
Then you'll know that it's the right time
[Chorus 2]
To shake along with me
Shake along with me
Shake along with me
Shake along with me
[Verse 3]
Mister Sifter sold me songs
When I was just sixteen
Now he stops at traffic lights
But only when they're green
[Chorus 3]
Ahh, shake along with me
Ahh, shake along with me
Ahh, shake along with me
[Outro]
Ahh, shake along with me
Shake along with me
Shake along with me
Shake along with me
Shake along with them
Shake along with me
Shake along with them
Shake along with me
@user-ir6gy9by6n
I'd like to be somebody else and not know where I've been
I'd like to build myself a house out of plasticine
Ah, shake along with me
Ah, shake along with me
I've been driving in my car with my friend Mister Soft
Mister Clean and Mister Ben are living in my loft
Ah, shake along with me
Ah, shake along with me
I'm sorry but I just don't know
I know I said I told you so
When you're happy and you're feeling fine
Then you'll know it's the right time
Then you'll know that it's the right time
To shake along with me
Shake along with me
Shake along with me
Shake along with me
Mister Sifter sold me songs
When I was just sixteen
Now he stops at traffic lights
But only when they're green
Ah, shake along with me
Ah, shake along with me
Ah, shake along with me
Ah, shake along with me
Shake along with me
Shake along with me
Shake along with me
Shake along with them
Shake along with me
Shake along with them
Shake along with me
@IndieBassJA26
Just wanna say a bit about Oasis. Something about the English culture Iโm really into, the music especially. The football. Iโm from Texas. But let me tell you. OASIS are therapy for me. Iโve struggled with anxiety as of late and even confidence but when I listen to Oasis, Iโm hype. I get shit done. I have a fuck it attitude. My confidence has grown since discovering OASIS and Iโm forever grateful for them. PEACE & LOVE!!
@LiamJChalke
Well said Bro! Agree X
@Ali-mv3jc
An integral part of British culture is getting pissed off when someone doesn't say thank you after you good the door.
@billymurray1687
I know exactly what you mean
@martinparker6536
they had that 'fuck it' attitude too pal......
its part of growin up in that era/area.....
THATS why they are the greatest.....
@jonnynufc891
Oasis are the absolute bollocks! Defined a generation with timeless classic tunes
@mrsixiesrock2274
One of their more underrated songs.
@terrorrister9063
Yes that's right
Half part of Oasis' Songs are underrated
@jimmynich4791
Exactly what I was thinking
@chriseffpunkt4333
To the public i think almost every song is underrated which is such a immense shame .. i'd wish to hear one of the b sides on radio ... just one time pls :(