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)
Take Me Away
Oasis Lyrics
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And when it's time to start
Will you sit down here for another day
And when it's time to be
All the things that we
Are wishing away for another day
'cause in my soul we know where we're goin
The air is clean and the good times are growin'
So take me away just for today
'cause I'm sat here on my own
I'd like to be under the sea
Where they'd probably need a phone
And just when it falls apart
Just when it's time to start
Will you sit down here for another day
'cause in my soul we know where we're goin
We're goin where the grass is free
The air is clean and the good times are growin'
So take me away just for today
'cause I'm sat here on my own
I'd like to be under the sea
Where they'd probably need a phone
I could be you if I wanted to
But I've never got the time
You could be me
And pretty soon you will be
But you're gonna need a line
Need a line
Need a line
Need a line
The lyrics of Oasis's "Take Me Away" evoke a sense of restlessness and longing for escape. The opening lines, "Just when it falls apart / And when it's time to start / Will you sit down here for another day," paint a picture of someone feeling stuck and wanting to break free from their current situation. The repeated phrase "for another day" suggests a desire to delay action, perhaps out of fear or uncertainty.
The chorus, with its upbeat melody and catchy repetition of "take me away," is a call to action. The singer wants to leave their current reality behind and embrace a more carefree and joyful existence, symbolized by the idyllic setting of the "grass is free" and "air is clean." The line "where they'd probably need a phone" adds a touch of whimsy, suggesting that the place the singer wants to go is so remote or otherworldly that communication is not possible.
The bridge of the song introduces a bit of self-reflection, with the line "I could be you if I wanted to / But I've never got the time." This could be interpreted in a few different ways - perhaps the singer is acknowledging that they have the potential to be someone else, but they're too busy or scared to take that leap. Alternatively, the line could refer to the pressure people often feel to conform or fit in with others. The final repetition of "need a line" is somewhat ambiguous, but could suggest a need for communication or connection, which ties in with the idea of needing a phone.
Overall, the lyrics of "Take Me Away" evoke a sense of yearning for escape and adventure, while also hinting at the anxieties and pressures that can keep people from pursuing their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Just when it falls apart
Right when everything seems to be breaking down
And when it's time to start
And when it's time to begin anew
Will you sit down here for another day
Will you be content to remain stagnant in this spot?
And when it's time to be
And when it's time to become what we were meant to be
All the things that we
All the things that we've been longing for and dreaming of
Are wishing away for another day
We keep pushing them off for another time, another day
'cause in my soul we know where we're goin
Because deep down we have a sense of where we're headed
We're goin where the grass is free
Towards a place where there are no boundaries or limitations
The air is clean and the good times are growin'
Towards a place where life is full of joy and positivity
So take me away just for today
So let's escape from our current reality, even if it's just for a short while
'cause I'm sat here on my own
Because I'm alone and feeling stuck
I'd like to be under the sea
I wish I could disappear, even if it's just for a little while
Where they'd probably need a phone
Even under the sea, I'd still need to communicate with others
I could be you if I wanted to
I could try to live my life the way someone else does
But I've never got the time
But I'm always too busy to make any real changes
You could be me
But maybe you could try to live your life the way I do
And pretty soon you will be
And before you know it, you'll find yourself in my shoes
But you're gonna need a line
But you'll need some guidance and direction to get there
Need a line
Something to follow
Need a line
A path to take
Need a line
A clear direction to follow
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NOEL GALLAGHER
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