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Post by justwannafly on Feb 4, 2015 9:29:10 GMT -5
Does anyone else think the lyrics are clearly aiming at Liam?
"I won't let your smile
Get lost in the fall
I won't let your dreams
Run away in the dark
Still recall the way you were
And that look in your eyes
Still recall the way you were
And that look in your eyes
Can't hear the sound
A thought ringing in my ear
I still feel the pain
I carried with me for years
Still recall the way you were
And that look in your eyes
Still recall the way you were
And that look in your eyes
You could leave when the walls fall down
I can tell by the look in your eyes
You're alone on the rope
And if you can't find no hope
Don't look down
Don't look down
"
Especially this part: 'Can't hear the sound
, a thought ringing in my ear
. I still feel the pain
, I carried with me for years
.'
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Post by LlAM on Feb 4, 2015 9:34:34 GMT -5
No.
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Post by batfink30 on Feb 4, 2015 9:38:20 GMT -5
Erm, no.
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Post by glider on Feb 4, 2015 9:38:51 GMT -5
Never thought so.
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Post by justwannafly on Feb 4, 2015 9:41:48 GMT -5
I must be crazy then  But Noel has said over the years that he can't write about something that isn't going on at present time. Like, he can't write about being unemployed when he has a job. So I don't see where this is from. Beautiful song by the way. |
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Post by andymorris on Feb 4, 2015 9:49:37 GMT -5
the girl in the dirty shirt is the one that is about liam When you say something you make me believe In the girl who wears a dirty shirt She knows exactly what she's worth Knows exactly what she's worth to me! OBVIOUS  |
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Post by carryusall on Feb 4, 2015 10:31:09 GMT -5
Always thought My sister Lover was about Liam...
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Post by jordan71421 on Feb 4, 2015 10:35:34 GMT -5
Btw AOTR is definitely one of Noel's best songs lyrically
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Post by tjl2992 on Feb 4, 2015 10:37:27 GMT -5
Does anyone else think the lyrics are clearly aiming at Liam? "I won't let your smile Get lost in the fall I won't let your dreams Run away in the dark Still recall the way you were And that look in your eyes Still recall the way you were And that look in your eyes Can't hear the sound A thought ringing in my ear I still feel the pain I carried with me for years Still recall the way you were And that look in your eyes Still recall the way you were And that look in your eyes You could leave when the walls fall down I can tell by the look in your eyes You're alone on the rope And if you can't find no hope Don't look down Don't look down " Especially this part: 'Can't hear the sound
, a thought ringing in my ear
. I still feel the pain
, I carried with me for years
.'Are you insinuating that Noel and Liam were lovers or something? Because we all know they kissed, but I have my doubts about that. Hahaha |
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Post by The Crimson Rambler on Feb 4, 2015 10:38:23 GMT -5
The only song I know of being likely being about Liam is 'Is That A Fact?' Get your magnifying glasses out, I'm too busy to transcribe:  |
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Post by carryusall on Feb 4, 2015 10:40:21 GMT -5
The extraordinary guy can never have an ordinary day but from magic pie
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Post by revol on Feb 4, 2015 10:47:47 GMT -5
NOPE!
(But "Agadoo" by Black Lace is about Liam. 100%. My source from Ignition claims that Noel went back in time and gave them this song.)
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Post by leak4ever on Feb 4, 2015 11:35:16 GMT -5
You're right, because every Noel song is about Liam.
It's funny how people will try to make every Noel song about Liam, no matter how ridiculous yet they refuse to admit that a song called "Don't Brother Me" is about Noel.
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Post by matt on Feb 4, 2015 11:42:02 GMT -5
No way are his songs about Liam - his brother isn't the be all and end all in his life like Oasis obsessives think! I don't think he's that emotionally invested to write about Liam and splitting from the band. After all, it's only a rift, nothing serious that will inspire songwriting.
And for such an emotional song like Alone on the Rope to be about Liam, fuck that would be disturbing.
It's very ambiguous - 'pain I've carried with me for years' may refer to his upbringing under an abusive father, 'won't let your smile get lost in the fall' might refer to a defiant support for his mother in such domestic troubles, 'and if you can't find no hope, don't look down' reflecting the usual Noel stoicism during tough times.
THAT'S a far better interpretation of the song. Perhaps it's just too personal a song to Noel to release on record - he did say after all that if his lyrics get too personal he will change it, and he does seem uncomfortable with the idea of 'autobiographical' songs. I don't thing he need anything to worry about considering arguably some of his greatest songs are his most personal - Gas Panic, Rockin Chair, Cast No Shadow (let's be honest, he's writing about himself here) and Alone on the Rope. His critics slate his songs for being populist and therefore meaningless, but if they cared to look closer, there are many many hidden gems to suggest a much more thoughtful and contemplative songwriter with much depth there.
Whatever the case, it's a really really great tune.
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Post by The Boy Without the Blues on Feb 4, 2015 14:16:56 GMT -5
Noel simply doesn't write songs about Liam, and he certainly won't do it in his solo carreer.
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Post by The Invisible Sun on Feb 4, 2015 14:21:02 GMT -5
Especially this part: 'Can't hear the sound
, a thought ringing in my ear
. I still feel the pain
, I carried with me for years
.'I think this is more about his problems with tinnitus. |
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Post by UGHF on Feb 4, 2015 14:47:50 GMT -5
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Post by Cast on Feb 4, 2015 15:06:44 GMT -5
No way are his songs about Liam - his brother isn't the be all and end all in his life like Oasis obsessives think! I don't think he's that emotionally invested to write about Liam and splitting from the band. After all, it's only a rift, nothing serious that will inspire songwriting. And for such an emotional song like Alone on the Rope to be about Liam, fuck that would be disturbing. It's very ambiguous - 'pain I've carried with me for years' may refer to his upbringing under an abusive father, 'won't let your smile get lost in the fall' might refer to a defiant support for his mother in such domestic troubles, 'and if you can't find no hope, don't look down' reflecting the usual Noel stoicism during tough times. THAT'S a far better interpretation of the song. Perhaps it's just too personal a song to Noel to release on record - he did say after all that if his lyrics get too personal he will change it, and he does seem uncomfortable with the idea of 'autobiographical' songs. I don't thing he need anything to worry about considering arguably some of his greatest songs are his most personal - Gas Panic, Rockin Chair, Cast No Shadow (let's be honest, he's writing about himself here) and Alone on the Rope. His critics slate his songs for being populist and therefore meaningless, but if they cared to look closer, there are many many hidden gems to suggest a much more thoughtful and contemplative songwriter with much depth there. Whatever the case, it's a really really great tune. One of your best posts matt I love getting glimpses into Noel. His doesn't write personal lyrics that often but when he does they are potent. |
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Post by UGHF on Feb 4, 2015 15:11:19 GMT -5
No way are his songs about Liam - his brother isn't the be all and end all in his life like Oasis obsessives think! I don't think he's that emotionally invested to write about Liam and splitting from the band. After all, it's only a rift, nothing serious that will inspire songwriting. And for such an emotional song like Alone on the Rope to be about Liam, fuck that would be disturbing. It's very ambiguous - 'pain I've carried with me for years' may refer to his upbringing under an abusive father, 'won't let your smile get lost in the fall' might refer to a defiant support for his mother in such domestic troubles, 'and if you can't find no hope, don't look down' reflecting the usual Noel stoicism during tough times. THAT'S a far better interpretation of the song. Perhaps it's just too personal a song to Noel to release on record - he did say after all that if his lyrics get too personal he will change it, and he does seem uncomfortable with the idea of 'autobiographical' songs. I don't thing he need anything to worry about considering arguably some of his greatest songs are his most personal - Gas Panic, Rockin Chair, Cast No Shadow (let's be honest, he's writing about himself here) and Alone on the Rope. His critics slate his songs for being populist and therefore meaningless, but if they cared to look closer, there are many many hidden gems to suggest a much more thoughtful and contemplative songwriter with much depth there. Whatever the case, it's a really really great tune. I love getting glimpses into Noel. His doesn't write personal lyrics that often but when he does they are potent. He's Beady’s Here Now without the personality. Boring post - we're not answering a question in an English poetry exam, old bean. |
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Post by ledlunar on Feb 4, 2015 21:17:19 GMT -5
never ever thought it was about Liam & still don't. I bet its not about anyone or anything besides just words to fit the feeling of the music.
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Post by wozdareden on Feb 4, 2015 23:52:03 GMT -5
Don't think this is about Liam.
This is my favorite HFB song so far.
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Post by justwannafly on Feb 5, 2015 8:39:31 GMT -5
I don't really think every song Noel writes is about Liam. I just thought this one had references to him. I don't think it's insulting either. Why so sensitive?
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Post by durk on Feb 5, 2015 19:18:59 GMT -5
I always felt it was about their father.
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But Noel has said over the years that he can't write about something that isn't going on at present time. Like, he can't write about being unemployed when he has a job. So I don't see where this is from. Beautiful song by the way.
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