Cigarettes & Alcohol
Oasis
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Is it my imagination Or have I finally found something worth living for? I was looking for some action But all I found was cigarettes and alcohol You could wait for a lifetime To spend your days in the sunshine You might as well do the white line 'Cause when it comes on top You gotta make it happen! You gotta make it happen! You gotta make it happen! You gotta make it happen! Is it worth the aggravation To find yourself a job when there's nothing worth working for? It's a crazy situation But all I need are cigarettes and alcohol! You could wait for a lifetime To spend your days in the sunshine You might as well do the white line 'Cause when it comes on top You gotta make it happen! You gotta make it happen! You gotta make it happen! You gotta make it happen! You gotta You gotta You gotta make it You gotta You gotta You gotta make it You gotta You gotta You gotta make it You gotta You gotta You gotta make it
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Written by: Noel Gallagher
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Cigarettes & Alcohol" was released by Oasis in October 1994 as the fourth single from their debut album, "Definitely Maybe".
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Song InspirationThe song was inspired by the lifestyle of excessive drinking and smoking that was prevalent amongst the youth, particularly in the UK, during the 90s.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Cigarettes & Alcohol" peaked at number seven on the UK Singles Chart, making it the band's second single to enter the top ten.
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ControversyThe song was subject to controversy for its promotion of substance use, particularly with the lyric, "Is it my imagination or have I finally found something worth living for? I was looking for some action but all I found was cigarettes and alcohol".
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Musical CompositionThe song's introduction features a riff that is identical to the main riff in T. Rex's song "Get It On". It also shares a similar chord sequence to Richard Berry's song "Louie Louie".
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Music Video FilmingThe video of the song was filmed at the London Transport Museum.
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PopularityDespite the controversy and being essentially a song about excess, it is amongst Oasis’ most popular songs and is considered a defining song of the Britpop movement.
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Song MeaningOasis main songwriter Noel Gallagher has indicated the song was intended as a statement of intent from the band, the message being that all you need are cigarettes, alcohol and rock 'n’ roll.
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Live PerformancesThe song was a staple of Oasis' live performances, and was played at many of their concerts throughout their career.
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Notable CoversThe song has been covered by several artists, including Rod Stewart, for his album "When We Were the New Boys".
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