Cigarettes & Alcohol
First recorded: 11 Aug 1993 — Oasis at Hit the North, Manchester, GB
Most recent: 23 Nov 2025 — Oasis at MorumBIS, Sao Paulo, Brazil
By artist
| Artist | Plays | Gigs |
|---|---|---|
| Oasis | 685 | 684 |
| Liam Gallagher | 188 | 188 |
| Beady Eye | 24 | 24 |
Quick facts
- Artist
- Oasis
- Release
- Definitely Maybe
- Release year
- 1994
- Lyrics
- Available
- Recorded live plays
- 897 across 896 gigs
Lyrics
Is it my imagination
Or have I finally found something worth living for?
I was looking for some action
But all I found was cigarettes and alcohol
You could wait for a lifetime
To spend your days in the sunshine
You might as well do the white line
Cos when it comes on top...
You gotta make it happen!
Is it worth the aggravation
To find yourself a job when there's nothing worth working for?
It's a crazy situation
But all I need are cigarettes and alcohol!
You could wait for a lifetime
To spend your days in the sunshine
You might as well do the white line
Cos when it comes on top...
You gotta make it happen!
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Notes
"Cigarettes and Alcohol" is a classic anthem from Oasis' debut album, Definitely Maybe, released in 1994. Sung by Liam Gallagher, the track channels the working-class frustration and disillusionment of the 1990s. With its heavy guitar riff, which echoes T. Rex's "Get It On," the song became a symbol of the Britpop era's rebellious spirit.
The song was produced by Owen Morris, known for capturing Oasis’ raw and energetic sound. "Cigarettes and Alcohol" hit #7 on the UK Singles Chart, and it continues to be a fan favorite due to its unapologetic lyrics about the realities of life and the search for temporary escape through hedonism. The song's attitude and driving force epitomize the ethos of Oasis' early music, with its mix of defiance and carefree rebellion.