One Way Road
First recorded: 7 Oct 2001 — Oasis at Shepherd's Bush Empire, London, GB
Most recent: 15 Jun 2005 — Oasis at CFNY-FM Studios, Toronto, CA
By artist
| Artist | Plays | Gigs |
|---|---|---|
| Oasis | 4 | 4 |
Quick facts
- Artist
- Oasis
- Release
- Who Feels Love?
- Release year
- 2000
- Lyrics
- Available
- Recorded live plays
- 4 across 4 gigs
Lyrics
I want to get high, but I never could take the pain
'Cause it would blow away my soul like a hurricane
Like a one man band clapping in the pouring rain
If I know where I'm going, I don't know from where I came
Where we gonna be in summertime?
And are we gonna see the heavens shine
Like diamonds in the sky?
As soon as they come
The feelings they go
All alone, on a one way road
As soon as they come
The feelings they go
All alone, on a one way road
I want to get high, but I really can't take the pain
''cause it will blow away my soul like a hurricane
I'm like a one man band clapping in the pouring rain
If I know where I'm going, I don't know from where I came
Where we gonna be in summertime?
And are we gonna see the heavens shine
Like diamonds in the sky?
As soon as they come
The feelings they go
All alone, on a one way road
As soon as they come
The feelings they go
All alone, on a one way road
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Notes
written and sung by lead guitarist Noel Gallagher. It was released on April 17, 2000, as a B-side to their single "Who Feels Love?," the second single from their fourth studio album, Standing on the Shoulder of Giants.
The track also appeared alongside a cover of The Beatles' "Helter Skelter" on certain formats of the single, which peaked at #4 on the UK Singles Chart.
following the 1999 departures of founding members Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs and Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan, which led to a more experimental, psychedelic sound on Standing on the Shoulder of Giants. Produced by Noel Gallagher and Mark "Spike" Stent, it features Noel on vocals and guitar, with Alan White on drums.
Musically, "One Way Road" is a mid-tempo, acoustic-driven ballad lasting about 4:03, with a melancholic, introspective vibe that builds emotional depth. Fans often praise its "good feel" and strong opening verse, describing it as magical and reflective.
Lyrically, the track delves into themes of uncertainty, fleeting emotions, isolation, and the struggle between seeking highs (possibly literal or metaphorical) and avoiding pain.