Underneath the Sky
Oasis Lyrics
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Is a storyteller sleeping alone
He has no face and he has no name
And his whereabouts are sort of unknown
All he needs is his life in a suitcase
It belongs to a friend of a friend's
And as we drink to ourselvesWe'll amuse ourselves
Underneath the sky
Underneath the sky again
Underneath the sky again
So wish me away to an unknown place
Am I living in a land with no name
I'll be making a start with my brand new heart
Stop me making sense once again
All we need is our lives in a suitcase
They belong to a friend of a friend's
And as we drink to ourselves
We'll amuse ourselves
Underneath the sky
Underneath the sky again
Underneath the sky again
All we need is our lives in a suitcase
They belong to a friend of a friend's
And as we drink to ourselves
We'll amuse ourselves
Underneath the sky
Underneath the sky again
Underneath the sky again
Underneath the sky againUnderneath the sky again
Underneath the sky again
Again again again again
Underneath the sky again
The lyrics of "Underneath the Sky" by Oasis paint the picture of a storytelling loner that no one seems to know much about. The first lines, "Underneath the sky of red/Is a storyteller sleeping alone" establish a sense of mystery and otherworldliness that persists throughout the song. The storyteller is not given a name or even a face, leaving the listener to imagine their own version of this character. The songwriter goes further in creating an air of intrigue by stating that the storyteller's "whereabouts are sort of unknown." These lyrics suggest a sense of detachment or anonymity from society, and the storyteller seems to prefer it that way.
The song then shifts perspectives to the singer, who asks to be "wished away to an unknown place." This desire to escape and make a fresh start is a common thread in Oasis's music, and is likely a reflection of the band's own background in working-class Manchester. The reference to a "land with no name" further underscores the singer's desire for anonymity and a clean break from their past. The chorus repeats the line "all we need is our lives in a suitcase," which could be interpreted as a metaphor for the idea that personal possessions are all we truly need to start anew. The presence of the anonymous storyteller throughout the song suggests a kind of universal loneliness or search for meaning that many people can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
Underneath the sky of red
The singer is observing the red sky and is beginning to narrate his story.
Is a storyteller sleeping alone
There is someone out there with a story to tell, but they are currently sleeping and thus not able to share it yet.
He has no face and he has no name
The storyteller is anonymous and hence doesn't have an identity.
And his whereabouts are sort of unknown
The artist doesn't know where the storyteller is and hence his/ her location is uncertain.
All he needs is his life in a suitcase
The storyteller's belonging is encapsulated only within a suitcase that he/ she carries around.
It belongs to a friend of a friend's
The suitcase doesn't even belong to the storyteller directly, but to one of his/ her acquaintances.
And as we drink to ourselves
As the singer drinks with his companions without the storyteller's inputs.
We'll amuse ourselves
The artist and his companions will entertain themselves with their own conversation.
Underneath the sky
Reflecting on the earlier observation about the sky.
Underneath the sky again
Repeating the earlier reflective thought.
So wish me away to an unknown place
The singer is willing to go on an adventure to a new place.
Am I living in a land with no name
Unclear where the artist is currently located, and hence is it nameless.
I'll be making a start with my brand new heart
The singer is starting anew, with a positive aura with him.
Stop me making sense once again
The singer is questioning the logic and importance of making sense of everything.
All we need is our lives in a suitcase
Similar to the storyteller, our belongings are just limit to a suitcase.
They belong to a friend of a friend's
Our suitcases are even more indirectly connected to us through a friend's of a friend.
And as we drink to ourselves
As we sit and drink together without larger input or influence from the outside.
We'll amuse ourselves
We'll entertain ourselves with our own conversation and stories.
Underneath the sky again
Repeating once again the reflective thought on the sky.
Underneath the sky again
One more time repeating the reflective thought on the sky.
Underneath the sky again
One more time repeating the reflective thought on the sky.
Underneath the sky again
One more time repeating the reflective thought on the sky.
Underneath the sky again
One more time repeating the reflective thought on the sky.
Again again again again
Repeating the reflective thought multiple times.
Underneath the sky again
One last time the singer repeats the reflective thought on the sky.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Cloud9
Written by: NOEL GALLAGHER
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@TheWorstL
[Verse 1]
Underneath the sky of red
Is a storyteller sleeping alone
He has no face and he has no name
And his whereabouts are sort of unknown
[Chorus]
All he needs is his life in a suitcase
It belongs to a friend of a friend
And as we drink to ourselves
We'll amuse ourselves
Underneath the sky, underneath the sky again
Underneath the sky again
[Verse 2]
So wish me away to an unknown place
Am I living in a land with no name
I'll be making a start with my brand new heart
Stop me making sense once again
[Chorus]
All we need is our lives in a suitcase
They belong to a friend of a friend's
And as we drink to ourselves
We'll amuse ourselves
Underneath the sky, underneath the sky again
Underneath the sky again
@kolbr
Love this tune
@JoeKozak
Right
@waynepinnock5874
Sums up everything good about Oasis. Great rhythm, forward looking yet introspective. For me their best tune
@hopebgood
A perfect comment mate. 😀
@DanielQuinnmusic
And it’s a fucking b side not even a album track😂
@thespies2075
Wonderful b-side. They were flying by this point.
@peterclyne1089
Scary that this is only a b side,
@grealishscalves
I used to listen to this nearly every day when I commuted to my high school. So nostalgic...
@SimmyBassline
It's absolutely criminal that this wasn't ever a full A-Side release, it's my favourite track they've done!! I think it would have been a good seller, nice rhythm and easy to learn, sing along vocals 👌
@tommyhbk6458
Same and it hardly ever gets spoken about.