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?



Lyrics submitted by Liam_G

Track duration: 05:10

"The Shock of the Lightning" as written by Noel Gallagher

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    General Comment:I can't believe someone mixed up songs here. Hmph. Figures.

    Oasis actually hit a sweet spot with this song that almost no others of theirs had.

    Anyway,

    Imagine defining love as a Jackson Pollock painting on a fictitious plane of existence. Basically an invisible crush of yours that follows a movie describing love and current century.
    Flag aggregate0072on May 12, 2012   Link
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    My Interpretation:I think this song is about the feeling of seeing your crushes
    Flagged UNIGONNALIVEFOREVERon February 10, 2012   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:I think this song is saying...
    Love is blind. "I fall into the biding light". Love is fun, easy and pleasurable. "Love is a time machine, Up on the silver screen". But you can only love when you're ready. "And all in good time".
    Flag misstwiggsteron January 14, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:Going for a more mainstream sound with this song i think. Just a little bit, but still keeping the Oasis roots we all know and love. Vocals are alright, there not so Liam little change but not too much to write home about. Great track, Love It!
    Flag MarkRentonon December 03, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:Great song. Great Album. Going to see them tomorrow night at the Staples Center. Yeeeewwwww its on!
    Flag MarkRentonon December 03, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:This song is like a cross between 'Up In The Sky' and 'Bring It On Down'
    Flag Jcm-93on November 29, 2008   Link
  • -1
    General Comment:They did put lyrics in the cd book...
    Flag Jcm-93on November 11, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:Can anybody tell me why didn't Oasis put some lyrics in the cd-book?
    Flag smsinitalyon November 03, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:So underated in my opinion. How could you not love this song? 'Come in, Come out Tonight' Its so catchy. The drums solo is excellent, it builds up to such a fast outro. Love the energy this song delivers. Catchy lyrics. Great vocals. 10/10
    Flag Jcm-93on October 30, 2008   Link
  • +1
    General Comment:Like ur style bigrobbo. sounds good
    Flag andrew8on October 17, 2008   Link

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