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)
You've Got To Hide Your Love Away
Oasis Lyrics
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Turn my face to the wall
If she's gone I can't go on
Feeling two foot small
Everywhere people stare
Each and everyday
I can see them laugh at me
Hey, you've got to hide your love away
Hey, you've got to hide your love away
How can I even try?
I can never win
Seeing them hearing them
In the state I'm in
How could she say to me
"Love will find a way"?
Gather 'round all you clowns
Let me hear you say;
Hey, you've got to hide your love away
Hey, you've got to hide your love away
In the song You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away by Oasis, the singer feels helpless and despondent after losing a loved one. The lyrics convey the sense of detachment and solitude that often accompany grief. The opening line - "here I stand with head in hand" - sets the tone for the song, which is sombre and introspective. The singer feels powerless without his love and can barely stand up to face the world alone. His intense despair is reflected in his desire to turn his face to the wall when people stare at him. The lyrics are infused with a sense of longing as the singer wishes for a way to bring his love back.
The singer's situation is made worse, as people mock and jeer at him each day. This causes him to feel small and insignificant, emphasizing the powerlessness of love in the face of societal norms. The chorus - Hey, you've got to hide your love away - reinforces the theme of hiding and repressing of emotions, a common thread throughout the song. The singer feels like he is never going to win and is resigned to a life of sadness after losing his love.
The climax of the song - “how could she say to me, love will find a way” - implies that the singer has been left for someone else. This provides insight into the reasons behind his grief and loneliness. Overall, the song reflects the difficulties of handling the loss of a loved one and the societal pressures that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I stand with head in hand
I am currently standing alone and lost in thought.
Turn my face to the wall
I am trying to hide my true emotions by not showing my face.
If she's gone I can't go on
If the person I love is not with me, it is difficult for me to keep going.
Feeling two foot small
The absence of the person I love makes me feel very small and insignificant.
Everywhere people stare
People are constantly looking at me and judging me for my situation.
Each and everyday
This happens repeatedly and often.
I can see them laugh at me
I feel like people are mocking me and my feelings.
And I hear them say
People are openly expressing their opinions about me.
Hey, you've got to hide your love away
I need to keep my feelings for this person hidden from the world.
How can I even try?
I am struggling to keep my feelings hidden and continue on.
I can never win
It feels like I will never be able to be with the person I love.
Seeing them hearing them
I am constantly aware of the judgment from others around me.
In the state I'm in
I am emotionally vulnerable and affected by my situation.
How could she say to me
I can't comprehend how the person I love could say something to me that seems untrue.
"Love will find a way"?
Is it really true that love will find a way, or is that just a hopeful statement?
Gather 'round all you clowns
I feel like I am being mocked and ridiculed by those around me, as if I am just an entertainment for them.
Let me hear you say
I'm feeling frustrated and alone in my struggles, and I want others to vocalize their opinions.
Hey, you've got to hide your love away
The message is reiterated that I need to keep my feelings hidden from the world.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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