The Death of You and Me

Noel Gallagher, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds

About The Death of You and Me

"The Death of You and Me" is the debut single by the English rock band Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds. The song was written by Noel Gallagher as his first solo effort, and produced by Gallagher and Dave Sardy. It was released on 21 August 2011 by Sour Mash Records as the debut single and lead single from the band's eponymous debut album (2011). On 28 August 2011, the song debuted at number fifteen on the UK Singles Chart.


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High time
Summer in the city
Kids are looking pretty
But isn't it a pity
That the sunshine
Is followed by thunder
Thoughts of going under
And is it any wonder what you see

Calling out to me
I seem to spend my whole life, running
From people who will be
The death of you and me
'Cause I can feel the storm clouds sucking up my soul

High time
Life is getting faster
No one has the answer
Trying to face the day I'm in a new way
The bottom of the bottle
'Cause every man's apostle
That's one way to gather you and me

Forever we'd be free
Free to spend our whole lives, running
From people who will be
The death of you and me
'Cause I can feel the storm clouds sucking up my soul

Let's run away to sea
Forever we'd be free
Free to spend our whole lives, running
From people who will be
The death of you and me
'Cause I can feel the storm clouds coming
Watching the TV
Or is it watching me?
I see another new day, drowning
It's rising over me
And my mortality
And I can feel the storm clouds sucking up my soul.

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Noel Gallagher

Noel Thomas David Gallagher (born 29 May 1967) is an English musician, singer and songwriter, formerly the lead guitarist, occasional lead singer and principal songwriter of Oasis. He is currently fronting his solo project, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds. Raised in Burnage, Manchester, Noel began learning guitar at the age of thirteen. After a series of odd jobs in construction, he worked for local Manchester band Inspiral Carpets as a roadie and technician in 1988. Whilst touring with them, he learned that his brother Liam Gallagher had formed a band of his own, known as The Rain, which eventually took on the name Oasis. After Noel returned to England, he was invited by his brother to join Oasis as songwriter and guitarist. more »

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10 facts about this song

Creation
"The Death of You and Me" is a song by British rock musician Noel Gallagher. It is Gallagher's debut single from his debut, solo album "Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds."
Release Date
The song was officially released on 21 August 2011 and serves as the album's lead single.
Chart Performance
The song did quite well commercially; it peaked at number 15 on the UK Singles Chart.
Credits
Notably, "The Death of You and Me" was written solely by Noel Gallagher.
Music Video
The music video for the song was shot in the United States, in the Mojave Desert of California by Mike Bruce.
Song Inspiration
The title "The Death of You and Me" is allegedly inspired by a painting by Noel's then-girlfriend, Sara MacDonald.
Music Style
The song is known for its unique style, combining traditional rock with elements of the blues genre. It even incorporated a brass section into the mix, a less common element in contemporary rock music.
Lyrics
Gallagher's lyrics are known for their ambiguity. "The Death of You and Me" is an example, with listeners speculating that it might be about his departure from the rock band, Oasis.
Live Performances
The song was performed live for the first time on 20 July 2011 at Gallagher's press conference for the album.
Reception
"The Death of You and Me" received generally positive reviews from music critics. They praised the track for its sound, which marked Gallagher’s departure from the sound commonly associated with Oasis.

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