The Shock of the Lightning
Oasis
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We the people fight for our existence We don't claim to be perfect but we're free We dream our dreams alone with no resistance Fading like the stars we wish to be You know I didn't mean what I just said But my God woke up on the wrong side of his bed And it just don't matter now As little by little we gave you everything you ever dreamed of Little by little the wheels of your life have slowly fallen off Little by little you have to give it all in all your life And all the time I just ask myself why you're really here? True perfection has to be imperfect I know that that sounds foolish but it's true Day has come, now you'll have to accept Life inside your head we give to you You know I didn't mean what I just said But my God woke up on the wrong side of his bed And it just don't matter now As little by little we gave you everything you ever dreamed of Little by little the wheels of your life have slowly fallen off Little by little you have to give it all in all your life And all the time I just ask myself why you're really here? As little by little we gave you everything you ever dreamed of Little by little the wheels of your life have slowly fallen off Little by little you have to give it all in all your life And all the time I just ask myself why you're really here? Why am I really here? Why am I really here?
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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."
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Date of ReleaseThe single was first released in the UK on 29th September 2008.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Noel Gallagher, one of the founding members of Oasis.
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Song StructureUnlike most conventional pop songs, "The Shock of the Lightning" does not have a traditional chorus.
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Chart PerformanceThe 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.
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International RecognitionIn the United States, the song reached the 12th position on the Billboard Alternative Songs Chart.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Speaking about the SongNoel Gallagher has described the song as "[the] people versus the man", suggesting that it has political undertones.
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Commitment to Raw SoundThe song is said to have been recorded in just one take in an effort to keep its sound raw and intense.
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Remix VersionA remix of "The Shock of the Lightning" was included on the B-side of the single, produced by The Chemical Brothers.
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Drum TrackThe drum track on the song is reportedly a tribute to the style of Keith Moon, the drummer of The Who.
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Noel's PerspectiveNoel 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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