Up in the Sky by Oasis offers a perspective that feels like watching things from a slight distance. It’s about observing others as they reach for their dreams, sometimes with a hint of skepticism about how far they’ll get before facing a setback. The track explores themes of ambition, the potential pitfalls of success, and … Read more
“Shakermaker” by Oasis takes listeners on a bit of a daydream. It’s less about a clear story and more about creating a feeling – a feeling of wanting to be somewhere else, maybe someone else, and to build a world of your own, even if it’s made of something as simple as modeling clay. It … Read more
Right from the start, this song lays out a powerful statement about wanting something more than an ordinary life. It’s about the burning desire to break free from the everyday grind and reach for a life filled with excitement and recognition – specifically, the life of a rock ‘n’ roll star. The track speaks to … Read more
Oasis’s iconic track “Roll with It” serves as a powerful anthem for embracing life in its entirety. At its heart, the song champions the idea of accepting experiences as they unfold, navigating the highs and lows with a resilient spirit. It’s an encouragement to maintain your composure and self-belief, especially when faced with overwhelming situations … Read more
Oasis’s song “Supersonic” is, at its heart, a vibrant explosion of youthful energy, a strong statement about being true to yourself, and an embrace of a cool, confident rock and roll attitude. This track, which was the band’s debut single, doesn’t tell a straightforward story with a clear beginning, middle, and end. Instead, it throws … Read more
The very heart of the famous Oasis song, “Don’t Look Back in Anger,” is a powerful piece of advice about life. It tells us that we should try to move on from bad experiences, past mistakes, or old heartaches without feeling bitter or angry. The song encourages listeners to release any anger they might be … Read more
As the concluding statement of Arctic Monkeys’ album ‘The Car’, “Perfect Sense” offers a final, perhaps wryly accepting, reflection on the themes of performance, compromise, and strange justifications explored throughout the record. The song acts as a gentle denouement, presenting vignettes of questionable actions and complex situations before landing on a declaration that, somehow, it … Read more
Arctic Monkeys’ “Hello You,” appearing as the eighth track on their album ‘The Car’, presents a dense, intricate tapestry of surreal imagery, self-reflection, and perhaps a direct address to someone (or something) significant from the past. The song continues the album’s journey through sophisticated, atmospheric soundscapes while delving into themes of creative history, the pressures … Read more
Arctic Monkeys’ “Big Ideas,” landing as the seventh track on their album ‘The Car’, offers a wistful and perhaps self-aware reflection on the nature of creativity, ambition, and the passage of time. The song delves into the feeling of looking back at grand, exciting initial concepts that have somehow become lost or overshadowed along the … Read more
Arctic Monkeys’ “The Car,” the title track from their 2022 album, serves as a subtle yet significant encapsulation of the record’s overarching mood. It presents a series of fragmented observations and introspective moments, likely set against the backdrop of travel or a holiday, exploring the interplay between potentially exotic experiences and grounding, mundane realities. The … Read more