Live Forever

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About Live Forever

"Live Forever" is a song by the English rock band Oasis. Written by Noel Gallagher, the song was released as the third single from their debut album Definitely Maybe (1994) on 8 August 1994, just prior to that album's release. Gallagher wrote the song in 1991, before he joined Oasis. Inspired by the Rolling Stones' "Shine a Light", "Live Forever" features a basic song structure and lyrics with an optimistic outlook that contrasted with the attitude of the grunge bands popular at the time. The song was the first Oasis single to enter the top ten in the United Kingdom, and garnered critical acclaim. The British Phonographic Industry certified the song Gold in February 2016, and Platinum in January 2018. 


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Maybe I don't really wanna know
How your garden grows
'Cause I just wanna fly
Lately, did you ever feel the pain
In the morning rain
As it soaks you to the bone?

Maybe I just wanna fly
Wanna live, I don't wanna die
Maybe I just wanna breathe
Maybe I just don't believe
Maybe you're the same as me
We see things they'll never see
You and I are gonna live forever

I said maybe I don't really wanna know
How your garden grows
'Cause I just wanna fly
Lately, did you ever feel the pain
In the morning rain
As it soaks you to the bone?

Maybe I will never be
All the things that I wanna be
Now is not the time to cry
Now's the time to find out why
I think you're the same as me
We see things they'll never see
You and I are gonna live forever

Maybe I don't really wanna know
How your garden grows
'Cause I just wanna fly
Lately, did you ever feel the pain
In the morning rain
As it soaks you to the bone?

Maybe I just wanna fly
Wanna live, I don't wanna die
Maybe I just wanna breathe
Maybe I just don't believe
Maybe you're the same as me
We see things they'll never see
You and I are gonna live forever

Gonna live forever
Gonna live forever
We're gonna live forever
Gonna live forever
Gonna live forever
Gonna live forever

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Oasis

Oasis were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991. Developed from an earlier group, the Rain, the band originally consisted of Liam Gallagher (lead vocals, tambourine), Paul Arthurs (guitar), Paul McGuigan (bass guitar), and Tony McCarroll (drums). Upon returning to Manchester, Liam's older brother Noel Gallagher (lead guitar, vocals) joined as a fifth member, which formed the band's core and settled line-up. During the course of their existence, they had various line-up changes, though the Gallagher brothers remained as the staple members. more »

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9 facts about this song

General Information
"Live Forever" is a song by the English rock band, Oasis. - It was released as the third single from their debut album "Definitely Maybe" in 1994.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at No. 10 on the UK Singles Chart. - It was the band's first top 10 single.
Writing and Recording
The song was written by the band's lead guitarist and chief songwriter, Noel Gallagher. - It was recorded at Rockfield Studios, a residential recording studio in Wales.
Critical Acclaim
"Live Forever" is known for its anthemic chorus and evocative lyrics. - It has often been included in many lists of the greatest songs in rock music history.
Significance in Band's Career
The success of "Live Forever", along with the popularity of their previous singles, played a key role in helping to establish Oasis in the UK.
Music Video
The music video for the song features several references to the Beatles. - This includes footage of John Lennon's childhood home and an image of Liam Gallagher superimposed on the cover of the Beatles' album "Help!".
Impact on Popular Culture
"Live Forever" is considered one of the defining songs of the 90s Britpop movement. - It has been covered by several artists since its release.
Legacy
In 2006, "Live Forever" was named the greatest rock song by the UK's Q magazine. - The song was also voted as the "Best British Song" by listeners of the UK's radio station XFM in 2007.
Use in Other Media
"Live Forever" has been featured in several TV shows and films, including "The OC" and "A Lot Like Love".

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