Wonderwall
by Oasis
- Album: (What's the Story) Morning Glory?
- Year: 1995
- Genre: Britpop
- Length: 4:18
A hopeful, deliberately vague anthem about someone who might be the one to save you. The narrator half-believes another person could be his "wonderwall" — the one who pulls him out of himself — while admitting he can't quite say it. Longing and hope wrapped in a singalong every crowd knows.
Themes
- Love and desire
- Hope of being saved
- The unspoken confession
- A singalong anthem
Mood
- Wistful
- Hopeful
- Yearning
References & context
- The word "wonderwall"
A made-up term for a person you imagine could be your salvation. Its vagueness is the point: it lets every listener pour their own someone into it.
- Noel Gallagher's deflection
Gallagher has given conflicting accounts of who it's about, even downplaying it as not romantic. The mystery has only made the song more universal.
- A Britpop monument
From the 1995 album, it became the era's defining singalong — a song the whole room finishes whether or not they know the verses.
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Frequently asked
What is the meaning of "Wonderwall" by Oasis?
A hopeful, deliberately vague anthem about someone who might be the one to save you.
What is "Wonderwall" about?
A hopeful, deliberately vague anthem about someone who might be the one to save you. The narrator half-believes another person could be his "wonderwall" — the one who pulls him out of himself — while admitting he can't quite say it. Longing and hope wrapped in a singalong every crowd knows.
What are the main themes in "Wonderwall"?
The recurring themes are Love and desire, Hope of being saved, The unspoken confession, A singalong anthem.
Who wrote "Wonderwall"?
"Wonderwall" was written by Noel Gallagher.
When was "Wonderwall" released?
"Wonderwall" was released in 1995, on the album (What's the Story) Morning Glory?.
What genre is "Wonderwall"?
"Wonderwall" is Britpop.
What is the mood of "Wonderwall"?
Its overall mood is Wistful, Hopeful, Yearning.
Is "Wonderwall" available in my language on Lyrithm?
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