To Be Someone
Oasis · Other Songs - Oasis
A famous footballer a rock singer
Or a big film star, yes I think that I would like
I would like that
To be rich and have a lot of fans
And lots of girls to prove that I'm a man
To be number one - and loved by everyone
Getting drugged up with my trendy friends
They really dig me, man, and i dig them
But the money that I spent, it is like my fame, and it's quickly gone
No more swimming in my guitar shaped pool
No more reporters at my beck and call
No more cocaine, now it's only ground chalk
and I can't afford a taxi so i'll have to walk
Didn't I have a nice time
Wasn't it such a nice time
I can't remember if i had a nice time
I realize I should have stuck to my guns
You shit me out just like a bastard son
And I lost myself, and I know that it was wrong
And it cost me a lot
no more drinking cos now the club shuts down
And I'm out here on my arse with the rest of the clowns
I get really scared without my bodyguard
And I'm sitting all alone in my expensive yard
Didn't I have a nice time
Wasn't it such a nice time
Didn't I have a nice time
Wasn't it such a nice time
I remember if I had a nice time
To be someone must be a wonderful thing
To Be Someone - Oasis
Released as a single from the band's debut album, 'To Be Someone' stands as a defining track of the Britpop era. The song features the distinctive guitar work of Noel Gallagher, characterized by its intricate, interlocking riffs that became a signature of Oasis's sound. Lyrically, the track explores themes of ambition and the pressure to achieve success, resonating deeply with the youth of the 1990s. It serves as a pivotal moment in the band's early career, establishing their melodic rock style and contributing to their rapid rise in popularity across the United Kingdom. The recording captures the raw energy and youthful optimism that defined the mid-90s music scene, cementing the song's status as a classic within the genre.