The Importance Of Being Idle
Oasis (by Víctor Gómez) Lyrics


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I sold my soul for the second time, 'cause the man don't pay me.
I begged my landlord for some more time, he said "Son, the bill's waiting."
My best friend called me the other night, he said, "Man, are you crazy?"
My girlfriend told me to get a life, she said, "Boy, you lazy."

But I don't mind, as long as there's a bed beneath the stars that shine.
I'll be fine - if you give me a minute, a man's got a limit.
I can't get a life if my heart's not in it.


I don't mind, as long as there's a bed beneath the stars that shine.
I'll be fine - if you give me a minute, a man's got a limit.
I can't get a life if my heart's not in it.

I lost my faith in the summertime, 'cause it don't stop raining.
The sky all day is black as night, but I know I can't blame me.
I begged my Doctor for one more line, he said "Son, words fail me!"
There ain't no place to be killing time, I guess I'm just lazy.

I don't mind, as long as there's a bed beneath the stars that shine.




I'll be fine - if you give me a minute, a man's got a limit.
I can't get a life if my heart's not in it.

Overall Meaning

The Importance Of Being Idle is a song that describes the feelings of someone who is lost and doesn't know what to do with his life. He has sold his soul, begged the landlord for more time to pay his bills, and is generally seen as lazy by those around him including friends and his girlfriend. Despite this, he is content to laze about as long as there is a bed beneath the stars. The chorus reiterates his feelings of contentment, but he also states that he cannot get a life if his heart is not in it.


The song captures the sense of aimlessness and lack of direction that many people feel in their lives. It resonates with anyone who has ever felt lost or uncertain about their place in the world. The lyrics are simple yet poignant, and they are accompanied by a cheerful melody that belies the underlying melancholy.


Line by Line Meaning

I sold my soul for the second time, 'cause the man don't pay me.
I had to compromise my values and work for someone I didn't respect, because I needed to earn money to survive.


I begged my landlord for some more time, he said "Son, the bill's waiting."
I asked my landlord to delay my rent payment, but he refused because he needed the money for his own bills.


My best friend called me the other night, he said, "Man, are you crazy?"
My friend was worried about me and thought I was making bad decisions.


My girlfriend told me to get a life, she said, "Boy, you lazy."
My girlfriend thinks I should be more productive and active, and that I'm being lazy.


But I don't mind, as long as there's a bed beneath the stars that shine.
Despite the criticism and pressure from others, I'm content living a simple life with basic needs, such as a place to sleep under the stars.


I'll be fine - if you give me a minute, a man's got a limit.
I don't need or want a lot, but even I have my limits when it comes to the demands and expectations placed on me.


I can't get a life if my heart's not in it.
I can't find fulfillment or motivation in something that doesn't resonate with my true passions and desires.


I lost my faith in the summertime, 'cause it don't stop raining.
I went through a period of depression or disillusionment due to a prolonged negative circumstance that seemed out of my control.


The sky all day is black as night, but I know I can't blame me.
Even though my external environment seems bleak and oppressive, I don't blame myself for the situation.


I begged my Doctor for one more line, he said "Son, words fail me!"
I asked my doctor for more medication to alleviate my anxiety or stress, but he couldn't help me because his methods weren't effective.


There ain't no place to be killing time, I guess I'm just lazy.
I can't find any meaningful or productive ways to spend my time, and even I wonder if it's due to my own laziness.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NOEL GALLAGHER

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