Little By Little

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About Little By Little

"Little by Little" is a song by English rock band Oasis, first released as the sixth track on their fifth studio album Heathen Chemistry. In September 2002, it was released with "She Is Love" as the first (and only) double A-side single by the band, peaking at number two on the UK Singles Chart and number nine on the Irish Singles Chart. "Little by Little" by itself reached number two on the Canadian Singles Chart and number five in Italy. Noel Gallagher provides lead vocals on both tracks, which he also wrote. The promo video to the song featured a guest role by Robert Carlyle. The cover art for the single is an homage to Robert Indiana's Love artwork series. 


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2007
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We the people fight for our existence 
We don't claim to be perfect but we're free
We dream our dreams alone with no resistance 
Fading like the stars we wish to be

You know I didn't mean what I just said 
But my God woke up on the wrong side of his bed 
And it just don't matter now

As little by little we gave you everything you ever dreamed of 
Little by little the wheels of your life have slowly fallen off 
Little by little you have to give it all in all your life 
And all the time I just ask myself why you're really here?

True perfection has to be imperfect 
I know that that sounds foolish but it's true 
Day has come, now you'll have to accept 
Life inside your head we give to you

You know I didn't mean what I just said 
But my God woke up on the wrong side of his bed 
And it just don't matter now

As little by little we gave you everything you ever dreamed of 
Little by little the wheels of your life have slowly fallen off 
Little by little you have to give it all in all your life 
And all the time I just ask myself why you're really here?

As little by little we gave you everything you ever dreamed of 
Little by little the wheels of your life have slowly fallen off 
Little by little you have to give it all in all your life 
And all the time I just ask myself why you're really here?

Why am I really here?
Why am I really here?

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Oasis

Oasis were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991. Developed from an earlier group, the Rain, the band originally consisted of Liam Gallagher (lead vocals, tambourine), Paul Arthurs (guitar), Paul McGuigan (bass guitar), and Tony McCarroll (drums). Upon returning to Manchester, Liam's older brother Noel Gallagher (lead guitar, vocals) joined as a fifth member, which formed the band's core and settled line-up. During the course of their existence, they had various line-up changes, though the Gallagher brothers remained as the staple members. more »

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Written by: Noel Gallagher

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10 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Little by Little" is a song by the British rock band Oasis, which was formed in Manchester in 1991. The band's original line-up consisted of the Gallagher brothers, Liam and Noel, who were known for their turbulent relationship.
Album Release
The song was first released on their fifth studio album, "Heathen Chemistry," which came out in the year 2002.
Musical Style
The song, like many others by Oasis, can be classified as Britpop — a mid-1990s British music movement that highlighted typical British concerns and culture through catchy melodies and hooks.
Lead Vocalist
Although Noel Gallagher, the band's lead guitarist, wrote most of Oasis's songs, he took on lead vocals for "Little by Little." This was not typical, as his brother Liam usually handled lead vocals.
Chart Performance
"Little by Little" was later released as a single in 2002 and peaked at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video
Robert Carlyle, a famous Scottish actor known for "Trainspotting" and "The Full Monty," starred in the music video for "Little by Little." He played a tiny man wandering around London.
Meaning
The song talks about personal growth and understanding one's self, with the recurring line "little by little" signifying the slow process of change and transformation.
Reception
The song has received mixed reviews from music critics. Some praised the song's introspective lyrics and memorable chorus, while others criticized it for lacking the energy seen in their earlier work.
Cover Version
The song has been covered by several artists, including Italian singer-songwriter Marco Masini, who released an Italian language version of the song in 2013.
Live Performances
Despite the mixed reviews, "Little by Little" was popular with fans and became a staple of Oasis's live performances until their break-up in 2009. Noel Gallagher continues to perform the song in his solo gigs.

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