Half The World Away
Oasis · The Masterplan
This old town don't smell too pretty and
I can feel the warning signs running around my mind
And when I leave this island I'll book myself into a soul asylum
And I can feel the warning signs running around my mind
So here I go still scratching around the same old hole
My body feels young but my mind is very old
So what do you say?
You can't give me the dreams that are mine anyway
You're half the world away
Half the world away
Half the world away
I've been lost I've been found but I don't feel down.
And when I leave this planet,
y'know I'd stay but I just can't stand it
and I can feel the warning signs, running around my mind
And if I leave this spirit, find me a hole and I will fill it
and I can feel the warning signs, running around my mind
So here I go still scratching around in the same old hole
My body feels young but my mind is very old
So what do you say?
You can't give me the dreams that are mine anyway
You're half the world away
Half the world away
Half the world away
I've been lost I've been found but I don't feel down
No I don't feel down (x2)
I don't feel down (x4)
Half The World Away
Released on The Masterplan in 2000, 'Half The World Away' stands as a defining track of Oasis's later era, blending their signature Britpop sound with a more mature, introspective tone. The song features the band's characteristic guitar-driven arrangements and Noel Gallagher's melodic vocal delivery, capturing the emotional weight of a group navigating their final years together. As part of their discography, it reflects the band's evolution from the anthemic hits of the early 90s to a more polished, reflective style that resonated with fans worldwide. The recording exemplifies the band's ability to craft songs that balance commercial appeal with genuine emotional depth, cementing its place in the catalog of one of the most influential acts in modern rock history.