Songbird

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About Songbird

"Songbird" is a song by English rock band Oasis, from their fifth studio album Heathen Chemistry, and is the first single by Oasis written by vocalist Liam Gallagher.


Year:
2002
2:07
97 
#4

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Talking to the songbird yesterday
Flew me to a past not far away
She's a little pirate in my mind
Singing songs of love to pass the time

Gonna write a song so she can see
Give her all the love she gives to me
Talk of better days that have yet to come
Never felt this love from anyone

She's not anyone
She's not anyone
She's not anyone

A man can never dream these kind of things
Especially when she came and spread her wings
Whispered in my ear the things I'd like
Then she flew away into the night

Gonna write a song so she can see
Give her all the love she gives to me
Talk of better days that have yet to come
Never felt this love from anyone

She's not anyone
She's not anyone
She's not anyone

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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: Liam Gallagher

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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15 facts about this song

Songwriter Classification
Liam Gallagher, the frontman of Oasis, was the one who wrote "Songbird". It was one of the few songs he contributed towards.
Genre Classification
Though typically associated with Britpop, "Songbird" is considered more of a soft ballad that showcases the band's versatility.
Album Classification
"Songbird" is a song from the band's fifth studio album "Heathen Chemistry", which was released in 2002.
Music Video Classification
Unlike most songs, the music video for "Songbird" solely features Liam Gallagher and was filmed in London's Hyde Park without the rest of the band.
Chart Performance Classification
"Songbird" peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart, marking it as one of the band's numerous top ten hits.
Instrumentation Classification
The song is mainly acoustic, featuring only an acoustic guitar and a tambourine, showing a departure from the band's usually electric sound.
Song Inspiration Classification
"Songbird" was reportedly written for Nicole Appleton, Liam Gallagher's girlfriend at the time.
Song Length Classification
At 2:08 minutes, "Songbird" is one of the shortest songs in the Oasis catalog.
Live Performance Classification
"Songbird" was regularly performed during live concerts and it was also part of the set list on the band's last tour in 2008-2009.
Critique Classification
Though acclaimed by fans, critical reception of the song was mixed, with some critics praising its simplicity and others deeming it too simplistic.
Release Classification
The song was released as the fourth single of the "Heathen Chemistry" album in February 2003.
Music Video Director Classification
The video for "Songbird" was directed by Dick Carruthers, who also worked with other famous musicians such as The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin.
Sales Classification
As of 2022, "Songbird" has sold over 70,000 copies in the UK.
Unique Feature Classification
"Songbird" is one of the rare Oasis songs that feature no contributions from the band's lead guitarist and main songwriter, Noel Gallagher.
Lyrics Classification
Unlike many Oasis songs, "Songbird" is a straight-forward love song, without any references to drugs, fame, or the state of the world.

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