Up in the Sky
First recorded: 5 Jan 1993 — Oasis at Boardwalk, Manchester, GB
Most recent: 22 Sep 2024 — Liam Gallagher at Ta’ Qali National Park, Attard, MT
By artist
| Artist | Plays | Gigs |
|---|---|---|
| Oasis | 88 | 88 |
| Liam Gallagher | 21 | 21 |
Quick facts
- Artist
- Oasis
- Release
- Definitely Maybe
- Release year
- 1994
- Lyrics
- Available
- Recorded live plays
- 109 across 109 gigs
Lyrics
Hey you, up in the sky
Learnin' to fly
Tell me, how high
Do you think you'd go
Before you start falling?
Hey you, up in the tree
You want to be me
Well, that couldn't be
'Cause the people here
They don't hear you calling
How does it feel
When you're inside me?
Hey you, wearing the crown
Making no sound
I heard you feel down
Well, that's just too bad
Welcome to my world
Hey you, stealing the light
I've heard that the shine's
Gone out of your life
Well, that's just too bad
Welcome to my world
How does it feel
When you're inside me?
You'll need assistance with the things that you
Have never ever seen
It's just a case of never breathin' out
Before you've breathed it in
How does it feel
When you're inside?
I can feel you
Can you feel me?
Hey you, up in the sky
Learnin' to fly
Tell me, how high
Do you think you'd go
Before you start falling?
Hey you, up in the tree
You want to be me
Well, that couldn't be
'Cause the people here
They don't hear you calling
How does it feel
When you're inside me?
You'll need assistance with the things that you
Have never ever seen
It's just a case of never breathin' out
Before you've breathed it in
How does it feel
When you're inside?
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Notes
"Up in the Sky" is a standout track from Oasis' debut album, *Definitely Maybe*, released in 1994. Written by Noel Gallagher, the song features biting lyrics that comment on fame, ambition, and the detachment of those in power. Liam Gallagher's raw vocal delivery elevates the track, blending perfectly with the song's driving guitar riffs.
Produced by Owen Morris and Mark Coyle, the song embodies the rebellious spirit of Britpop, with its energetic and defiant tone. Though not released as a single, "Up in the Sky" became a fan favorite and was regularly performed during the band's live shows. It remains one of the tracks that captures the attitude and essence of early Oasis.