God Help Us All
Quick facts
- Release
- It's a Beautiful World
- Release year
- 2017
- Lyrics
- Available
Lyrics
"A one, two, a one, two, three, four"
God help us all
Heavens are to fall
Stay by my side
The sky rips open wide
Don't wait for me
If I'm not here when you return
If there's a God
You'll be crashing when you burn
A still white light
That shines upon the world
Won't lift the cold
Singing out sha la la la la
And I'll go insane
If you don't save my soul
For rich or poor
You don't speak no more
Don't pray for me
If I'm not here when you return
'Cause if there's a God
You'll be crashing when you burn
A still white light
That shines upon the world
Don't lift the cold
Singing out sha la la la la
Don't wait for me
If I'm not here when you return
'Cause if there's a God
You'll be crashing when you burn
A still white light
That shines upon the world
Don't lift the cold
Singing out sha la la la la
God help us all
Heavens are to fall
Stay by my side
The sky rips open wide
Singing out sha la la la la
Singing out sha la la la la
Singing out sha la la la la
Singing out sha la la la la
Singing out sha la la la la
Singing out sha la la la la
Singing out sha la la la la
Singing out sha la la la la
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Notes
It's best known in its demo version, which was officially released as a B-side and bonus track tied to the band's third studio album, Who Built the Moon? (released November 24, 2017, via Sour Mash Records)
Like other tracks such as Lock All The Doors The song has deep roots: it dates back (in some form) to the Oasis era during the Heathen Chemistry (2002) sessions, where it was reportedly known as "If There’s A God". It didn't make the final Oasis cut but was revived and reworked years later for Noel's solo project.
The track is a mid-tempo rock song driven by acoustic guitar, with a straightforward, classic Noel Gallagher arrangement. It has a raw, demo-like charm in the released version—think steady strumming, Noel's distinctive vocals, and a simple band setup. Fans often describe it as having that familiar Oasis-era warmth and melodic sensibility, more stripped-back compared to the psychedelic, horn-heavy experimentation on much of Who Built the Moon? (like the lead single "Holy Mountain").
Interpretations often see it as a song about end times, mortality, or facing uncertainty together—with a romantic or loyal undertone ("stay by my side"). It touches on doubt about divine intervention and the comfort of human connection in the face of chaos. The title and opening give it a dramatic, prayer-like quality that's classic Noel: blending rock bravado with vulnerability.
Among fans (especially on forums like Reddit's r/oasis), it's generally well-liked as a solid, if not groundbreaking, deep cut or B-side. Many appreciate its acoustic-driven melody and how it echoes Noel's songwriting style from the early 2000s. It's not one of his biggest hits or live staples, but it has a dedicated following for its emotional directness and historical Oasis link. Some rate it highly in song discussions for its tunefulness and heartfelt delivery.