It's Gettin' Better (Man!!)
Oasis · Be Here Now
Say something shout it from the roof tops off your head
Make it sort of mean something make me understand or I'll forget
The people here on life's beaches they wish upon the wave that hide the sand
Let them know that life teaches you to build a castle in your hand
Maybe the songs that we sing are wrong
Maybe the dreams that we dream are gone
So bring it on home and it won't be long
It's getting better man!
Hey! What was that you said to me?
Just say the word and I'd be free?
And where the stars are shining bright
We're getting better man!
And crashing in upon a wave
It's calling out beyond the grave
And we're the fire in the sky
We're getting better man!
Build something build a better place and call it home
Even if it means nothing you'll never-ever feel that you're alone
Maybe the songs that we sing are wrong
Maybe the dreams that we dream are gone
So bring it on home and it won't be long
It's getting better man!
Hey! What was that you said to me?
Just say the word and I'd be free?
And we're the fire in the sky
It's getting better man!
And crashing in upon a wave
It's calling out beyond the grave
And where the stars are shining bright
It's getting better man!
It's getting better man!
Hey! What was that you said to me?
You told me one day I'd be free?
And where the fire is burning bright
We're getting better man!
And crashing in upon a wave
It's calling out beyond the grave
And where the stars shining in the sky
We're getting better man!
We're getting better man!
We're getting better man!
We're getting better man!
We're getting better man!
It's Gettin' Better (Man!!)
Released in 1997 on the album Be Here Now, It's Gettin' Better (Man!!) stands as a defining track from Oasis's most ambitious period. The song captures the band's signature anthemic style, blending soaring melodies with a grandiose production approach that characterized their mid-caree work. As part of a record known for its maximalist sound, the track showcases the group's ability to craft stadium-ready rock that resonated with a wide audience. While the album received mixed critical reception upon release, this particular song remains a staple of their live performances and discography. It reflects the confidence and scale that defined the Britpop era, cementing Oasis's status as one of the most influential rock bands of the 1990s.