The Shock of the Lightning

Oasis

About The Shock of the Lightning

"The Shock of the Lightning" is a song by English rock band Oasis and is the fourth track from the band's seventh studio album, Dig Out Your Soul. The song was released as the first single from the album on 29 September 2008. It received its first airplay on 15 August 2008 on multiple UK and Irish radio stations including the Ian Dempsey Breakfast show on Today FM in Ireland, BBC 6 Music by Shaun Keaveny, and by Chris Moyles on BBC Radio 1. Chris was joined by Noel Gallagher on 15 August 2008 in order to make a remix.  


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I'm all over my heart's desire,
I feel cold but I'm back in the fire,
Out of control but I'm tied up tight,
Come in, come out tonight

Coming up in the early morning,
I feel love in the shock of the lightning,
I fall into the blinding light,
Come in, come out, come in, come out tonight

[Chorus]
Love is a time machine,
Up on the silver screen,
It's all in my mind,
Love is a litany,
A magical mystery,
And all in good time, 
And all in good time,
And all in good time

I got my feet on the street but I can't stop flying,
My head's in the clouds but at least I'm trying,
I'm out of control but I'm tied up tight,
Come in, come out tonight

There's a hole in the ground into which I'm falling,
So God's speed to the sound of the pounding,
I'm all into the blinding light,
Come in, come out, come in, come out tonight

[Chorus]

It's all in my mind,
Love is a time machine,
Up on the silver screen,
And all in good time, 
And all in good time,
And all in good time

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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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Written by: Noel Gallagher

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12 facts about this song

Album Information
"The Shock of the Lightning" was the lead single off Oasis’ seventh and final studio album, "Dig Out Your Soul."
Date of Release
The single was first released in the UK on 29th September 2008.
Songwriters
The song was written by Noel Gallagher, one of the founding members of Oasis.
Song Structure
Unlike most conventional pop songs, "The Shock of the Lightning" does not have a traditional chorus.
Chart Performance
The song reached number 3 on the UK Singles Chart, making it the band’s 22nd single to reach the top 10 in their home-country.
International Recognition
In the United States, the song reached the 12th position on the Billboard Alternative Songs Chart.
Music Video
The music video for "The Shock of the Lightning" was directed by Julian House and Julian Gibbs. It includes a mix of animated graphics and live footage from the studio.
Speaking about the Song
Noel Gallagher has described the song as "[the] people versus the man", suggesting that it has political undertones.
Commitment to Raw Sound
The song is said to have been recorded in just one take in an effort to keep its sound raw and intense.
Remix Version
A remix of "The Shock of the Lightning" was included on the B-side of the single, produced by The Chemical Brothers.
Drum Track
The drum track on the song is reportedly a tribute to the style of Keith Moon, the drummer of The Who.
Noel's Perspective
Noel Gallagher revealed in an interview that he believes it's one of the best songs he ever wrote, and despite its lack of a traditional song structure, it was the right choice to lead their final album.

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