The Importance of Being Idle
Oasis
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I sold my soul for the second time Cause the land, it don't pay me I begged my landlord for some more time He said son, the bills 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 are 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 Ill 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 as black as night But I'm not complaining I begged my doctor for one more line He said son, oh words fail me It ain't no place to be killin' 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
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Written by: Noel Gallagher
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10 facts about this song
Title and Release Date"The Importance of Being Idle" is a song by the British rock band Oasis; it was released as the second single from their sixth studio album, "Don't Believe the Truth," on 22nd August 2005.
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Songwriter and VocalistAlthough Oasis' lead vocalist was usually Liam Gallagher, this song was both written and sung by his brother and the band's lead guitarist, Noel Gallagher. This made the song distinctive within the band's repertoire.
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InfluencesWith its midtempo rhythm and harmonica opening, "The Importance of Being Idle" was heavily inspired by music from the 1960s, particularly the British music scene during that period. The song's title also bears influence from Oscar Wilde's play; "The Importance of Being Earnest."
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Chart PerformanceOn its release, "The Importance of Being Idle" soared to Number 1 on the UK Singles Chart. The track kept the top spot for one week.
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Music VideoThe song is also known for its cinematic music video, directed by Dawn Shadforth. It featured actor Rhys Ifans, who is best known for his role in the film "Notting Hill."
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AwardsThe song's video clip won the award for the Best Video at the 2006 NME Awards. It further cemented the band's status as one of the UK's leading music acts.
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Critical AcclaimMany Oasis fans and critics view "The Importance of Being Idle" as one of the band's best songs. In 2018, NME ranked it as the 10th best Oasis song in their list, praising its catchy hooks and quotable lyrics.
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Live PerformancesThough popular with fans, "The Importance of Being Idle" was rarely played live, due to the band's preference for its more staple hits.
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Song MeaningNoel Gallagher has shared that the song represents his attitudes towards work ethic; or lack thereof. As the title suggests, the track is a reflection on idleness and satisfaction from doing nothing.
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Album Success"Don't Believe The Truth," the album the song is featured on, was a commercial and critical success, managing to sell over 2.5 million copies worldwide. This success contributed to making "The Importance of Being Idle" a standout track.
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