Listen Up
First recorded: 9 Aug 1994 — Oasis at Riverside, Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
Most recent: 18 Aug 2018 — Liam Gallagher at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, GB
By artist
| Artist | Plays | Gigs |
|---|---|---|
| Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds | 44 | 44 |
| Oasis | 12 | 12 |
| Liam Gallagher | 10 | 10 |
Quick facts
- Artist
- Oasis
- Release
- The Masterplan
- Release year
- 1998
- Lyrics
- Available
- Recorded live plays
- 66 across 66 gigs
Lyrics
Listen up, what's the time?
Said today, I'm gonna speak my mind
Take me up to the top of the world
I wanna see my crime
Day by day, there's a man in a suit
Who's gonna make you pay
For the thoughts that you think and the words
They won't let you say
One fine day
Gonna leave you all behind
It wouldn't be so bad
If I had more time
Sailin' down a river alone
I've been trying to find my way back home
But I don't believe in magic
Life is automatic
But I don't mind being on my own
No, I don't mind being on my own
Listen up, what's the time?
Said today, I'm gonna speak my mind
Take me up to the top of the world
I wanna see my crime
Day by day, there's a man in a suit
Who's gonna make you pay
For the thoughts that you think and the words
They won't let you say
One fine day
Gonna leave you all behind
Wouldn't be so bad
If I had more time
Sailin' down a river alone
I've been trying to find my way back home
But I don't believe in magic
Life is automatic
But I don't mind being on my own
No, I don't mind being on my own
No, I don't mind being on my own
I said that I don't mind being on my own
Sailin' down a river alone
I've been trying to find my way back home
But I don't believe in magic
Life is automatic
But I don't mind being on my own
I said that I don't mind being on my own
No, I don't mind being on my own
I said that I don't mind being on my own
No, I don't mind being on my own
I said that I don't mind being on my own
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Notes
"Listen Up" is a powerful B-side track by Oasis, released on the Cigarettes & Alcohol single in 1994. Written by Noel Gallagher, the song showcases Oasis signature anthemic sound, with introspective lyrics that touch on themes of disillusionment and self-reliance. The track also appears on the compilation album The Masterplan (1998), further solidifying its status as a fan favourite. The combination of raw guitar riffs, Noel's evocative songwriting, and Liam Gallaghers unmistakable vocals make Listen Up a quintessential Oasis anthem from the band's early years.