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)
Who Put The Weight Of The World On My Shoulders
Oasis Lyrics
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Who put the lies in the truth that you sold us?
Lost behind a silver screen
are all the things you could've been to us
So don't try to f**k up my head with your problems
I'm just tryin' to fix up my bed in the doldrums
Lost behind a silver screen
are all the things you could've been in Love and Life soooooo
(Chorus)
Help me out my friend
My head just started to hurt
I don't pretend
I've got all of the time in the world
So now she's gone
all alone in her own universe
I still walk on
'Til I hold you within my world
Help me out my friend
My head just started to hurt
I won't pretend
I've got all of the time in the world
So now she's gone
all alone in her own universe
I still walk on
'Til I hold you within my world
Who put the weight of the world on my shoulders?
Who put the lies in the truth that you sold us?
The lyrics in Oasis's song "Who Put The Weight Of The World On My Shoulders" are quite straightforward, as they express a feeling of being burdened by the weight of the world's problems and lies. The song is a reflection of how the world seems to weigh heavily on the singer's mind and how these problems come in the form of lies that have been sold to the people. The first line asks the question "Who put the weight of the world on my shoulders?" in a rhetorical manner, indicating that the singer cannot identify any one individual, but rather sees it as a collective burden. The second line, "Who put the lies in the truth that you sold us?" is again rhetorical and suggests that people have been lied to and fed false information for so long that it is difficult to distinguish truth from lies.
The next two lines, "Lost behind a silver screen, are all the things you could've been to us," seem to criticize the media and its manipulation of the truth, concealing the potential of individuals who strive to create positive change in the world. The refrain, "Help me out my friend, my head just started to hurt / I don't pretend, I've got all of the time in the world / So now she's gone, all alone in her own universe / I still walk on, 'til I hold you within my world," seems to express a longing for someone who has left and the need for support from friends during this time of struggle.
Overall, "Who Put The Weight Of The World On My Shoulders" is a song that speaks to the burdens and struggles of everyday life, whether it be through the constant pressure of societal expectations or the bombardment of misinformation by media outlets. In a sense, it is a call for people to band together and fight against the injustices of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Who put the weight of the world on my shoulders?
Who burdened me with the responsibility of carrying the weight of the entire world?
Who put the lies in the truth that you sold us?
Who distorted the truth and sold us lies instead?
Lost behind a silver screen
Trapped behind the illusion of fame and success created by the media
are all the things you could've been to us
All the positive things you could have done for us, had you not been lost in your own world
So don't try to f**k up my head with your problems
Don't try to burden me with your own issues and affect my own mental state
I'm just tryin' to fix up my bed in the doldrums
I am just trying to cope with my own emotional struggles and make myself comfortable in times of despair
(Chorus)
Repeating the chorus
Help me out my friend
Requesting assistance from a friend in difficult times
My head just started to hurt
I am feeling overwhelmed and stressed out
I don't pretend
I am not pretending to be okay, I am struggling and need help
I've got all of the time in the world
I have all the time I need to heal and recover
So now she's gone
Now that she has left and moved on
all alone in her own universe
She is isolated in her own world and not a part of mine
I still walk on
I keep moving forward despite the pain and struggles
'Til I hold you within my world
Until I can be reunited with my love and have her be a part of my life again
Contributed by Lucy P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
xulort
Who put the weight of the world on my shoulders?
Who put the lies in the truth that you sold us?
Lost behind a silver screen
are all the things you could've been to us
So don't try to fuck up my head with your problems
I'm just tryin' to fix up my bed in the doldrums
Lost behind a silver screen
are all the things you could've been in Love and Life soooo
(Chorus)
Help me out my friend
My head just started to hurt
I don't pretend
I've got all of the time in the world
So now she's gone
all alone in her own universe
I still walk on
'Til I hold you within my world
soo Help me out my friend
My head just started to hurt
I won't pretend
I've got all of the time in the world
So now she's gone
all alone in her own universe
I still walk on
'Til I hold you within my world
Who put the weight of the world on my shoulders?
Who put the lies in the truth that you sold us?
Arath Fuentes Hernández
Lyrics
Who put the weight of the world on my shoulders?
Who put the lies in the truth that you sold us?
Lost behind a silver screen
are all the things you could've been to us
So don't try to f**k up my head with your problems
I'm just tryin' to fix up my bed in the doldrums
Lost behind a silver screen
are all the things you could've been in Love and Life soooooo
Help me out my friend
My head just started to hurt
I don't pretend
I've got all of the time in the world
So now she's gone
all alone in her own universe
I still walk on
'Til I hold you within my world
Help me out my friend
My head just started to hurt
I won't pretend
I've got all of the time in the world
So now she's gone
all alone in her own universe
I still walk on
'Til I hold you within my world
Who put the weight of the world on my shoulders?
Who put the lies in the truth that you sold us?
Joan Anne
Who put the weight of the world on my shoulders?
Who put the lies in the truth that you sold us?
Lost behind a silver screen
Are all the things you could've been to us
So don't try to f**k up my head with your problems
I'm just tryin' to fix up my bed in the doldrums
Lost behind a silver screen
Are all the things you could've been in Love and Life soooooo
Help me out my friend
My head just started to hurt
I don't pretend
I've got all of the time in the world
So now she's gone
All alone in her own universe
I still walk on
'Til I hold you within my world
Help me out my friend
My head just started to hurt
I won't pretend
I've got all of the time in the world
So now she's gone
All alone in her own universe
I still walk on
'Til I hold you within my world
Who put the weight of the world on my shoulders?
Who put the lies in the truth that you sold us?
subterreanhighrise
This gem wasn't even released like a B-side. Madness.
Who in their right mind wouldn't make a single out of this? I'm speechless.
thosegreengentlemen
subterreanhighrise yes I agree, madness, and it doesn't sounds poorly lyricized either, wonder why
SLEWY
Noel said in one interview that he wanted the B-sides to be a treasured rarity by fans in the future. Let's be fair, everybody knows 'Wonderwall', 'Dont look back in anger' and 'champagne supernova' but songs like this are for the few dedicated fans who could discover them. I doubt he realised just how amazing the B-sides were though.
Ryan Sams
Oasis' downfall was always treating some of their best songs as throwaway tracks.
o0oEnIgNmAo0o
@Ryan Sams its a simple game of genius, they had millions. And the b-sides were written because of noels love for the art, no liam involved. Pure unadulterated Noel Gallagher
Denise Homes TL no
@SLEWY this ain't a b side it's a tune of that shite film goal!
Renato Mourato
So many years knowing this song and now that I’m struggling with depression the lyrics have a whole new meaning for me.
Si Hopebgood
I hope it all works out ok for you. hug
Pablo
Stay strong my friend 💪
james o keeffe
You should be better now it usually goes away☘️☘️☘️