(Stranded On) The Wrong Beach
First recorded: 23 Oct 2011 — Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds at Olympia Theatre, Dublin, IE
Most recent: 14 Jul 2015 — Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds at Cork Docklands, Cork, IE
By artist
| Artist | Plays | Gigs |
|---|---|---|
| Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds | 186 | 186 |
Quick facts
- Release year
- 2011
- Lyrics
- Available
- Recorded live plays
- 186 across 186 gigs
Lyrics
Falling… I'll see you on the way down
I'll meet you on the rebound
Or somewhere in-between
Calling… out across the airwaves
The faces that you can't save
Are calling out for me
Oh me, oh my!!!
So long baby bye-bye
Pour me one for the road
It's a long journey, baby
And where it's gonna take me
Just depends on the weight of my load... oh no!!!
Depends on the weight of my load
Sail on... I'll see you in the next one
'Cause everybody's been and gone
There's no one here but me
Oh me, oh my!!!
So long baby bye-bye
Pour me one for the road
It's a long journey, baby
And where it's gonna take me
Just depends on the weight of my load... oh no!!!
Depends on the weight of my load
Dry land... sinking in the quicksand
Stranded on the wrong beach
Come and rescue me
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Notes
"(Stranded On) The Wrong Beach" from Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds’ debut album, released in 2011, is a gritty and energetic track that mixes feelings of frustration, disillusionment, and a sense of being lost. The song is driven by a rhythmic beat, jagged guitar riffs, and Gallagher’s typically sharp lyrics. It reflects a sense of being metaphorically "stranded" in life, feeling displaced or on the wrong path, but doing so with defiance and swagger.
Gallagher’s vocals carry a biting, almost sardonic tone throughout the song, with the repeated lines "Bring it on, bring it on" signalling both a challenge and resignation to whatever life throws his way. The reference to being stranded on the wrong beach suggests a sense of being out of place, or finding oneself in a situation that isn’t quite right, a metaphor for feeling lost in the face of life’s twists and turns.
The song’s punchy, rock-driven sound is a departure from some of the more introspective tracks on the album, offering a harder edge that reflects the song’s lyrical themes of misdirection and frustration. The track combines elements of classic rock with Gallagher’s Britpop roots, making it an anthem of defiance and perseverance. "(Stranded On) The Wrong Beach" is a reminder of Gallagher’s ability to craft powerful rock songs that balance emotional depth with an accessible, rebellious spirit.