Chinatown
Liam Gallagher
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Well the cops are taking over While everyone's in yoga 'Cause happiness is still a warm gun What's it to be free man? What's a European? Me I just believe in the sun Take me down Through the streets of Chinatown Show me that you know some places God told me Live a life of luxury All our lives we've both been waiting Telephonic doses Eliminate neurosis And some say it's the cause of it all Concentrate on winning Forgets about beginning Forget about the middle and end Take me down Through the streets of Chinatown Show me that you know some places God told me Live a life of luxury All our lives we've both been waiting Take me down Through the streets of Chinatown Show me that you know some places God told me Live a life of luxury All our lives we've both been waiting
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Written by: ANDREW WYATT, MICHAEL OLIVER TIGHE
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
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12 facts about this song
Song Creation"Chinatown" is a song from Liam Gallagher's debut solo album, "As You Were", which was released on October 6, 2017.
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ContributorsAlthough Liam Gallagher is the primary artist, the song was written by Michael Tighe and Andrew Wyatt, who also helped produce it.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of "Chinatown" are philosophical in nature, contemplating existential questions about life, peace, and understanding.
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Music Video LocationThe music video for "Chinatown" was shot on location in London, not in a neighborhood of Chinatown, but around various iconic locations including the River Thames and Natural History Museum.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its introspective nature, the song achieved commercial success by reaching the top 40 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Album Success"As You Were", the album on which "Chinatown" features, was a massive success and debuted at number one in the UK, outperforming the rest of the top 10 combined.
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Music Style"Chinatown" showcases a softer side to Gallagher’s music, differing from the hard rock sounds often associated with his former band Oasis.
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Song InspirationsThe song is said to have been inspired by the heavy Asian influence found in Manchester Chinatown, where Gallagher spent considerable time during his years with Oasis.
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Reception and CriticismSome listeners and critics had varied opinions about "Chinatown," pointing out its stark contrast from Gallagher's past works with Oasis.
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Liam Gallagher's PerspectiveGallagher himself has stated that "Chinatown" reveals a side of his personality that's not often shown in his music, reinforcing his belief in peace and love.
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Unique Pop ReferenceThe lyrics to "Chinatown" make a surprising pop culture reference to Burt Reynolds' character from the film Smokey and the Bandit.
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Album's Second Single"Chinatown" was released as the second single from "As You Were", following the release of the song "Wall of Glass".
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