Lyla
Oasis
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Calling all the stars to fall And catch the silver sunlight in your hands Call for me to set me free Lift me up and take me where I stand She believes in everything And everyone and you and yours and mine I waited for a thousand years For you to come and blow me off my mind Hey Lyla The stars about to fall So what you say Lyla The world around us makes me feel so Small Lyla If you can't hear me call Then I can't say Lyla Heaven help you catch me if I fall She's the queen of all I've seen And every song and city far and near Heaven help my mademoiselle She rings the bell for all the world to hear Hey Lyla The stars about to fall So what you say Lyla The world around us makes me feel so Small Lyla If you can't hear me call Then I can't say Lyla Heaven help you catch me if I fall Hey Lyla The stars about to fall So what you say Lyla The world around us makes me feel so Small Lyla If you can't hear me call Then I can't say Lyla Heaven help you catch me if I fall Hey Lyla Hey Lyla Hey Lyla Hey Lyla
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Written by: Noel Gallagher
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13 facts about this song
Song Origin"Lyla" is a song by the English rock band Oasis, released as the first single from their sixth studio album, "Don't Believe the Truth," in 2005.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number one in the UK Singles Chart, becoming the band's seventh UK number one. It also peaked at number nineteen on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in the United States.
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Music CompositionThe song was composed by Noel Gallagher, the lead guitarist, backing vocalist, and main songwriter of Oasis.
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Importance in AlbumNoel Gallagher has stated that "Lyla" wasn't written specifically for "Don't Believe the Truth". He stated that it was intended to be a “stadium-rock” anthem that exemplifies the band's sound.
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Live Performance"Lyla" was debuted live by Oasis on March 23, 2005, at the Maida Vale Studios for a Radio 2 session. The entire band was delighted with the audience's reaction to the track.
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Music VideoThe band released a music video for the song in April 2005, which depicted the band performing "Lyla" in a fantasy cityscape setting.
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InspirationsAlthough there was speculation that the song was about Noel Gallagher's then-girlfriend Sara MacDonald, he stated that "Lyla" was not about anybody and was just a tune he had lying around for years.
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Critical ReceptionDespite its success, Gallagher has been cited saying that "Lyla" isn't one of his favorite tracks and was merely "adequate for kicking off the tour and the album."
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The meaning of "LylaIn Arabic, "Lyla" translates to "Night," although there's no apparent link between this and the song's lyrics.
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Role in Pop CultureThe song has been featured in various pop culture mediums and rave reviews, including soccer video game "FIFA 06" and in the popular U.S. television show "The O.C".
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Variation in VersionsNoel Gallagher has mentioned that the version of "Lyla" released as the single differs considerably from the version he had initially written.
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Pseudo Band DepictionThe music video for "Lyla" ironically showcases a caricatured band named, ‘The Dreams We Have As Children’, referring to the name of a live album by Noel Gallagher.
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Connection to The Rolling StonesSome music critics have pointed out similarities between "Lyla" and The Rolling Stones' song "Street Fighting Man."
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