Rock 'n' Roll Star
First recorded: 5 Jan 1993 — Oasis at Boardwalk, Manchester, GB
Most recent: 23 Nov 2025 — Oasis at MorumBIS, Sao Paulo, Brazil
By artist
| Artist | Plays | Gigs |
|---|---|---|
| Oasis | 451 | 448 |
| Liam Gallagher | 248 | 248 |
| Beady Eye | 21 | 21 |
Quick facts
- Artist
- Oasis
- Release
- Definitely Maybe
- Release year
- 1994
- Lyrics
- Available
- Recorded live plays
- 720 across 717 gigs
Lyrics
I live my life in the city
There's no easy way out
The day's moving just too fast for me
I need some time in the sunshine
I've gotta slow it right down
The day's moving just too fast for me
I live my life for the stars that shine
People say it's just a waste of time
When they said I should feed my head
That to me was just a day in bed
I'll take my car and drive real far
You're not concerned about the way we are
In my mind my dreams are real
Now you're concerned about the way I feel
Tonight, I'm a rock 'n' roll star
Tonight, I'm a rock 'n' roll star
I live my life in the city
There's no easy way out
The day's moving just too fast for me
I need some time in the sunshine
I've gotta slow it right down
The day's moving just too fast for me
I live my life for the stars that shine
People say it's just a waste of time
When they said I should feed my head
Well, that to me was just a day in bed
I'll take my car and drive real far
You're not concerned about the way we are
In my mind my dreams are real
Now you're concerned about the way I feel
Tonight, I'm a rock 'n' roll star
Tonight, I'm a rock 'n' roll star
Tonight, I'm a rock 'n' roll star
You're not down with who I am
Look at you now, you're all in my hands Tonight
Tonight, I'm a rock 'n' roll star
Tonight, I'm a rock 'n' roll star
Tonight, I'm a rock 'n' roll star
It's just rock 'n' roll
It's just rock 'n' roll
It's just rock 'n' roll
It's just rock 'n' roll
It's just rock 'n' roll
It's just rock 'n' roll
It's just rock 'n' roll
It's just rock 'n' roll
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Notes
"Rock 'n' Roll Star" is the opening track from Oasis' debut album, *Definitely Maybe*, released in 1994. Written by Noel Gallagher, the song encapsulates the band's defiant, rebellious spirit and ambition. It became an anthem for a generation, capturing the desire for escape and the belief in rock stardom as the ultimate form of freedom.
Produced by **Owen Morris** and **Mark Coyle**, the track is characterized by its loud, anthemic sound and raw energy. "Rock 'n' Roll Star" was never released as a single, but it remains one of Oasis' most iconic tracks, regularly performed at their concerts. It’s a declaration of intent and the embodiment of the band's rock 'n' roll philosophy.