D'You Know What I Mean?

Oasis · Time Flies... 1994-2009 [2010]

Step off the train all alone at dawn

Back into the hole where I was born

The sun in the sky never raised an eye to me

There's blood on the tracks,and they must be mine

The fool on the hill,and I feel fine

Don't look back cos you know what you might see



Look into the wall of my mind's eye

I think I know, but I don't know why

The questions are the answers you might need

Coming in a mess,going out in style

I ain't good-looking,but I'm someone's child

No-one can give me the air that's mine to breathe



I met my maker,

I made him cry

And on my shoulder he asked me why

His people won't fly through the storm

I said "Listen up man, they don't even know you're born"



All my people right here,right now

D'You Know What I Mean? yeah,yeah

All my people right here,right now

D'You Know What I Mean? yeah,yeah

All my people right here,right now

D'You Know What I Mean? yeah,yeah

Yeah,yeah Yeah,yeah



I don't really care for what you believe

So open up your fist or you won't receive

The thoughts and the words of every man you'll need

Get up off the floor and believe in life

No-one's ever gonna ever ask you twice

Get on the bus and bring it on home to me



I met my maker,

I made him cry

And on my shoulder he asked me why

His people won't fly through the storm

I said "Listen up man, they don't even know you're born"



All my people right here,right now

They Know What I Mean yeah,yeah

All my people right here,right now

They Know What I Mean yeah,yeah

All my people right here,right now

They Know What I Mean yeah,yeah

Yeah,yeah

Yeah,yeah

Yeah,yeah



All my people right here,right now

D'You Know What I Mean? yeah,yeah

All my people right here,right now

D'You Know What I Mean? yeah,yeah

All my people right here,right now

D'You Know What I Mean? yeah,yeah

Yeah,yeah

Yeah,yeah

Yeah,yeah

Yeah,yeah

D'You Know What I Mean?

Released as the lead single from their 1997 album Be Here Now, D'You Know What I Mean? stands as a defining track in Oasis's expansive discography. The song captures the band at the height of their Britpop dominance, characterized by Noel Gallagher's intricate guitar work and Liam Gallagher's distinctive vocal delivery. While the album faced criticism for its grandiosity, this opening track remains a staple of their live performances and a testament to their ability to craft anthemic rock. The recording showcases the band's signature sound, blending melodic hooks with a driving rhythm that resonated with audiences worldwide. It serves as a crucial song point for understanding the sonic landscape of late 1990s British rock and the enduring legacy of the Gallagher brothers' songwriting partnership.