 Genius Meanings
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Oasis – Rockin' Chair
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“Rockin' Chair” was released as a B-side to both “Roll With It” and “Morning Glory.” In 1998 it was included in the B-side compilation album The Masterplan.
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Oasis – Rockin' Chair (Demo)
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[Verse 1] / I'm older than I wish to be / This town holds no more for me / All my life I've tried to find another way / I don't care for your attitude / You bring me down, I think
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Oasis – Acquiesce
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“Acquiesce” is a rocking tune that sees the Gallagher brothers share vocal duties. It has achieved classic status among Oasis' musical legacy despite a start to life as a mere B-
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Oasis – Step Out
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“Step Out” was released as a B-side on the single “Don’t Look Back in Anger.” It was going to be on What’s the Story? (Morning Glory), but because of similarities with Stevie
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Oasis – The Masterplan Sleeve Notes
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The Masterplan’s sleeve notes was written by Paul Du Noyer.
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Oasis – Champagne Supernova (Lynchmob Beats Mix)
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Spinnin' 'round, we don't know why / Why, why, why, why? / Na na, na na / Na na na / Na na, na na / Na na na / Na na, na na / Na na na / Na na, na na / Why, why, why, why, why
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Oasis – Morning Glory
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“Morning Glory” was released as the third single off (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? September 15th, 1995. In 2006, it was included in the “Best Of”-compilation Stop The Clocks.
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Oasis – Half the World Away
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“Half the World Away” was released as a B-side to “Whatever.” In 1998 it was included in the b-side compilation album The Masterplan. In 2006, it was also included in the “Best Of
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Oasis – Hey Now (Demo)
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[Verse] / I hitched a ride with my soul by the side of the road / Just as the sky turned black / I took a walk with my fame down memory lane / And I never did find my way back
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Oasis – Going Nowhere
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“Going Nowhere” is a song about all the things Noel wanted before becoming rich and famous. It was released as a B-side to “Stand By Me.” In 1998 it was included on the B-side
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Oasis – Talk Tonight (Live At Bath Pavilion)
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[Verse 1] / Sitting on my own / Chewing on a bone / A thousand million miles from home / When something hit me / Somewhere right between the eyes / Sleeping on a plane / You know
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Oasis – It's Better People
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“It’s Better People” was released as a B-side to both the 1995’s britpop-battle single contender “Roll With It” and “Morning Glory.”
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Oasis – D'You Know What I Mean?
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“D'You Know What I Mean” was released as the lead single off Be Here Now. It is a “call to arms” song that samples a drum beat from N.W.A’s “Straight Outta Compton.” At the time of
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Oasis – Talk Tonight
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“Talk Tonight” is one of many acoustic B-side tracks sung by Noel, and was at the time, the most vulnerable song he had ever attempted. It was inspired by the near-breakup of the
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Oasis – The Masterplan
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“The Masterplan” was released as a B-side to “Wonderwall”. In 1998 it was included in the B-side compilation album The Masterplan. In 2006, it was included in the “Best Of”-
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Oasis – Some Might Say (Demo)
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[Verse 1] / Some might say, sunshine follows thunder / Would you tell it to the man who cannot shine? / Some might say we should never ponder / On our thoughts today 'cause they
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Oasis – Roll With It
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“Roll With It” was released as the second single off (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? August 14th 1995. In 2010 it was included in the singles collection Time Flies… 1994-2009.
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Oasis – Bonehead's Bank Holiday
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“Bonehead’s Bank Holiday” was included as a bonus track on the vinyl edition of (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?
The song should have been the first to feature rhythm guitarist
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Oasis – You've Got To Hide Your Love Away
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Oasis covered The Beatles‘ song from the album Help and released it as a B-side to “Some Might Say.”
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Oasis – Underneath the Sky
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“Underneath The Sky” was released as a B-side to “Don’t Look Back in Anger.” In 1998 it was included on the B-side compilation album The Masterplan.
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Oasis – Fade Away
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“Fade Away” is an up tempo rock song with a simple drum beat spiced up by some notable cybal play and a kickass guitar riff. The song was released as a B-side to “Cigarettes
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Black Star – Thieves in the Night
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“Thieves in the Night” has some of its roots in an award-winning novel by Toni Morrison called The Bluest Eye, which focused on some really sick stuff, such as incest, molestation
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Oasis – Headshrinker
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“Headshrinker” was released as a B-side to “Some Might Say.” In 1998 it was included on the B-side compilation album The Masterplan.
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Willie Nelson & Leon Russell – Trouble in Mind
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I'm gonna lay my head on some lonesome railroad line / And let that old 2-20 pacify mind / Yeah I'm goin' down to the river I'm gonna take me a rockin' chair / Yeah honey if these
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Oasis – Bonehead's Bank Holiday (Demo)
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[Verse 1] / I need a little break to get away for a holiday / So I can see the sun / 'Cause in the sun they say it's fun / If you get some / Well I could take a train or a boat or
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Oasis – The Swamp Song
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“The Swamp Song” was released as a B-side to “Wonderwall”. In 1998 it was included in the B-side compilation album The Masterplan.
It started as a demo called “The Jam”. Once Paul
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Slade – Merry Xmas Everybody
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The band and their record company, Polydor, decided to produce a Christmas hit. For inspiration Slade members Noddy Holder and Jim Lea looked at previous material they had written
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Oasis – Listen Up
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“Listen Up” was released as a B-side to “Cigarettes & Alcohol.” In 1998 it was included in the B-side compilation album The Masterplan.
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Oasis – Round Are Way (MTV Unplugged)
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[Verse 1] / The paper boy is working before he goes / Lying to the teacher who knows he knows / He didn't and he should've brought his lines in yesterday / And Ernie bangs the
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Oasis – Stay Young
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“Stay Young” was released as a B-side to “D'You Know What I Mean?”
Noel Gallagher expressed some contempt for the song. Despite that, in 1998 it was included on the B-side
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Oasis – (It's Good) To Be Free
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“(It’s Good) To Be Free” was released as a B-side to “Whatever.” In 1998 it was included on the B-side compilation album The Masterplan.
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2nu – Frank's Chair
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Dusk is a very different experience in the pastoral, unblemished surroundings of the mountains. I truly believe that there is no such thing as dusk in the city. Think about it
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Oasis – Live Forever (Live at Glastonbury '95)
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[Intro] / I'm back, 'Live Forever' / That's if- that's if you want to, yeah / [Verse] / Maybe I don't really wanna know / How your garden grows / 'Cause I just wanna fly / Lately
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Oasis – Cast No Shadow (Live At Maine Road)
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[Verse 1] / Here's a thought for every man who tries to understand / What's in his hands (What's in his hands) / He walks along the open road of love and life / Survivin' if he can
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Oasis – Cum On Feel The Noize
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Oasis’s “Cum On Feel the Noize” is a cover of Slade’s 1973 song. It was released on the promotional single CD for “Don’t Look Back in Anger” in 1996.
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Oasis – Champagne Supernova (Brendan Lynch Mix)
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[Verse 1] / How many special people change? / How many lives are living strange? / Where were you while we were gettin' high? / Slowly walking down the hall / Faster than a
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