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)
Swollen Hand Blues
Oasis Lyrics
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Life is like a roller coaster
I can't find the birds or the bees
Hope they're down the back of my sofa
Feeling like a rolling stone
Playing the guitar on my own
I'm the apple of my eye
They stare at me wherever I go
Why won't everybody give up, no
I wish I learn to play piano
If only I could get my self sober for more then one day
The lyrics of Oasis’s song Swollen Hand Blues seem to be talking about the confusion and aimlessness of life, as the singer states that he cannot see the wood for the trees, meaning he is unable to understand the bigger picture. The reference to life being like a roller coaster highlights the ups and downs of life, and how unpredictable it can be. The line about not being able to find the birds or bees suggests that the singer is lost in his thoughts and unable to focus on the things that matter. He is hoping to find them down the back of his sofa, which is a metaphorical way of saying he needs to search internally for answers.
The line “Feeling like a rolling stone, playing the guitar on my own” refers to being lost or unsettled, like the lyrics of Bob Dylan’s song “Like a Rolling Stone.” The singer often turns to music as a way to escape reality and cope with his emotions. He views himself as the apple of his own eye, suggesting that he has high self-esteem, but the line “If only I could keep myself sober I’d remind myself why” suggests that alcohol is possibly his downfall. The singer's struggles with substance abuse might be the reason why he is unable to focus, find direction, and is always lost.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't see the wood for the trees
I am having trouble seeing the big picture amidst all the little details
Life is like a roller coaster
Life is full of ups and downs that can be exhilarating or terrifying
I can't find the birds or the bees
I cannot seem to locate the simple pleasures in life
Hope they're down the back of my sofa
I hope to find them in an unexpected place, like a hidden treasure
Feeling like a rolling stone
I feel like I am constantly moving from one thing to another with no sense of direction
Playing the guitar on my own
I find comfort in expressing myself through music, but often do so alone
I'm the apple of my eye
I am the most important person to myself, but this can be a double-edged sword
If only I could keep myself sober i'd remind myself why
If I could fight my vices and be in control of myself, I could remember why I am important and what I value
They stare at me wherever I go
I feel like I am constantly being watched, criticized, or judged by others
Why won't everybody give up, no
I wish everyone else would stop being so stubborn or set in their ways
I wish I learn to play piano
I have a desire to acquire a new skill or talent, but struggle with making it happen
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NOEL GALLAGHER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
27shocking
Always loved this recording. Sounds so 60s
Flashbax7
The only Oasis song that I think sounds like the Beatles, pretty weird they're labelled as a Beatles tribute band by the unwashed masses when the only song that sounds similar was released nearly two decades after the band started.
L A
@Tom Dumble it’s a cover, stupid😂😂😂😂
Tom Dumble
@shopo I am the Walrus 🤷♀️
Ronnie Foley
You must not have listened to many oasis tracks then. This is more like Floyd to me
SUPERNOVA
They didn't sound like the Beatles at all. Noel used to put a similar riff or solo in there ( supersonic/my sweet lord) or use a track title as a lyric ( fool on the hill, I feel fine) as a polite nod to someone who inspired him. There general sound and vibe was more like slade and liams vocal was a bit john lydon. But to be fair with the songs and attitude oasis were pretty original. All the greats were inspired. Where would the Beatles of got without the black 40s blues musicians?
daithi
Up In The Sky is basically a Revolver tribute.
Ingroove your english
Fantástic. It reminds me the pipper at the gates of dawn.
ruby rue
whattttttt how have i not heard this until now, it's amazing
Michael Atherton
The closest they ever got to sounding like The Fab Four imo 💙