Stop the Clocks
First recorded: 3 May 2003 — Oasis at Zanzibar, Liverpool, GB
By artist
| Artist | Plays | Gigs |
|---|---|---|
| Oasis | 1 | 1 |
Quick facts
- Release year
- 2011
- Lyrics
- Available
- Recorded live plays
- 1 across 1 gigs
Lyrics
Stop the clocks and turn the world around, let your love lay me down
And when the night is over there'll be no sound
Lock the box and leave it all behind on the backseat of my mind
And when the night is over where will I rise?
What if I'm already dead, how would I know?
What if I'm already dead, how would I know?
Lost inside my head behind a wall, do they hear me when I call?
And when the night is over where will I fall?
And when the fight is over where will I fall?
What if I'm already dead, how would I know?
What if I'm already dead, how would I know?
Stop the clocks and turn the world around, let your love lay me down
And when the night is over there'll be no sound
And when the night is over there'll be no sound
And now the night is over there'll be no sound, sound...
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Notes
"Stop The Clocks" is a track that Noel Gallagher has described as one of his most personal songs. Originally written during his time with Oasis but not released until it appeared on Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds' debut album in 2011, the song is a reflective and introspective piece, filled with melancholy and a longing to pause time amidst the chaos of life.
The song’s slow, contemplative pace sets it apart from more upbeat tracks on the album. It opens with a steady acoustic guitar and subtle orchestration that creates a spacious and atmospheric sound. The lyrics of "Stop The Clocks" express a desire to hold on to moments, to stop time in its tracks, and to find a sense of permanence in a world where everything is constantly changing.
Gallagher’s delivery is both vulnerable and powerful, with his vocals conveying a sense of emotional weight. The chorus, "Maybe there's a place where we belong," reflects a longing for belonging and stability, a recurring theme in many of Gallagher’s works. The song’s mood is reflective, almost cinematic in its presentation, with the music and lyrics working together to create an atmosphere of stillness and contemplation.
"Stop The Clocks" stands as a testament to Gallagher’s ability to craft deeply emotional songs that resonate with listeners on a personal level. The song’s structure, simple yet powerful, allows the emotional depth of the lyrics to take center stage, making it one of the standout tracks on the album.