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 Know What I Mean
Oasis Lyrics
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Back into the hole where I was born
The sun in the sky never raised an eye to me
The blood on the tracks, and they must be mine
The fool on the hill, and I feel fine
Don't look back 'cause you know what you might see
Look into the wall of my mind's eye
The questions are the answers you might need
Coming in a mess, going out in style
I ain't good-looking, but I'm someone's child
No one can give me the air that's mine to breathe
I met my maker
I made him cry
And on my shoulder he asked me why
His people won't fly through the storm
I said, "Hey, listen up man, we don't even know you're born"
All my people right here, right now
D'you know what I mean? Yeah, yeah
All my people right here, right now
D'you know what I mean? Yeah, yeah
All my people right here, right now
D'you know what I mean? Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I don't really care for what you believe
So open up your fist or you won't receive
The thoughts and the words of every man you'll need
Get up off the floor and believe in life
No one's ever gonna ever ask you twice
Get on the bus and bring it on home to me
I met my maker
I made him cry
And on my shoulder he asked me why
His people won't fly through the storm
I said, "Listen up man, they don't even know you're born"
All my people right here, right now
They know what I mean yeah, yeah
All my people right here, right now
They know what I mean yeah, yeah
All my people right here, right now
They know what I mean yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
All my people right here, right now
D'you know what I mean? Yeah, yeah
All my people right here, right now
D'you know what I mean? Yeah, yeah
All my people right here, right now
D'you know what I mean? Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
The lyrics to Oasis’s song D’You Know What I Mean? touch on themes of introspection, isolation, and the search for meaning in life. The opening verse paints a lonely and bleak picture of the singer’s return to his birthplace. He feels ignored by the world around him and is grappling with a sense of personal responsibility for the blood on the tracks. The reference to the “fool on the hill” suggests that the singer is comfortable with his outsider status.
The second verse delves into the singer’s mind, where he is searching for answers to life’s big questions. His assertion that “the questions are the answers you might need” suggests that he is willing to explore uncertainty and complexity rather than merely seeking simple solutions. The chorus codifies the message of the song: the singer’s people (however he may define them) are all around him, and they all share a collective experience of seeking meaning and connection. He urges them to embrace life and take advantage of the opportunities before them.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of restlessness and longing for something more, but it also suggests that there is hope and possibility in the face of uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Step off the train all alone at dawn
I have arrived at a new moment in my life, and I am unaccompanied in this journey.
Back into the hole where I was born
I am returning to the place where I came from after facing the world.
The sun in the sky never raised an eye to me
The universe did not pay attention to me in my journey.
The blood on the tracks, and they must be mine
I have gone through a hard time and I carried the burden of this experience.
The fool on the hill, and I feel fine
I am the misfit, and I have come to terms with my identity.
Don't look back 'cause you know what you might see
It is pointless to dwell on the past and its consequences.
Look into the wall of my mind's eye
I am contemplating introspectively.
I think I know, but I don't know why
I understand the situation I am in, but I still cannot fathom the reasons behind it.
The questions are the answers you might need
The questions I ask myself could hold the key to what I need to know.
Coming in a mess, going out in style
My life may be chaotic now, but it will ultimately end on a high note.
I ain't good-looking, but I'm someone's child
I may not be physically attractive, but I am someone's beloved.
No one can give me the air that's mine to breathe
I rely on no one to sustain my life, I have to take care of myself.
I met my maker
I faced death.
I made him cry
Death was moved by my situation.
And on my shoulder he asked me why
Death questioned the reason behind my sorrow.
His people won't fly through the storm
Many are likely to face hard times without hope of redemption.
I said, "Hey, listen up man, we don't even know you're born"
I told Death to realize that people are yet to experience the worst situations in life.
All my people right here, right now
D'you know what I mean? Yeah, yeah
I am addressing my community at a particular moment, and I want to know if they identify with my observations.
I don't really care for what you believe
So open up your fist or you won't receive
I am indifferent to what people think, but I encourage them to be open-minded if they want to evolve.
The thoughts and the words of every man you'll need
You will depend on the perspectives and speech of others as you journey through life.
Get up off the floor and believe in life
No one's ever gonna ever ask you twice
I urge everyone to rise above their hardships and embrace life because they may not get a second chance.
Get on the bus and bring it on home to me
Embrace life's experience and come share your experiences with me.
They know what I mean yeah, yeah
My people have come to understand my message.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Noel Gallgher
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Ade Benet
Step off the train all alone at dawn
Back into the hole where I was born
The sun in the sky never raised an eye to me
The blood on the trax and must be mine
The fool on the hill and I feel fine
Don't look back cos you know what you might see
Look into the wall of my mind's eye
I think I know, but I don't know why
The questions are the answers you might need
Coming in a mess going out in style
I ain't good-looking but I'm someone's child
No one can give me the air that's mine to breathe
I met my maker
I made him cry
And on my shoulder he asked me why
His people won't fly through the storm
I said 'Listen up man, they don't even know you're born'
All my people right here, right now
D'You Know What I Mean?
All my people right here, right now
D'You Know What I Mean?
All my people right here, right now
D'You Know What I Mean?
Yeah, yeah
I don't really care for what you believe
So open up your fist or you won't receive
The thoughts and the words of every man you'll need
Get up off the floor and believe in life
No-one's ever gonna ever ask you twice
Get on the bus and bring it on home to me
THE SITE
Now this is what you call a remaster. The song sounds superb, and the video looks insanely crisp and clear, you'd think they filmed this yesterday!
Jirayuth Porka
For the moment, I even wonder how did they come back and do this again lol
Lorelorelore
yee jorahyuth is oasis fanboy
Sander Haraldseid
Some of it atleast..
DurkDiggler
They didn't re-do. It's just a re-scan of the original film rushes. Except on a 4K spirit scanner mastered at 2K. The original master was PAL so 720x576. Rather than this version mastered at 2048x1152 then to HD.
hutch
I'm still blown away by how two brothers with such anger issues can write such beautiful melodies.
Niroshan Fernando
It's got to be that typical sibling rivalry or that Cain & Abel complex!
Marion Leigh
I BLAME THE DAD FOR THE ABUSES
PetShopMod
Actually only 1 of them most of the writing.
Preston Gray
Freaking right!