Oasis

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I'd like to be somebody else
And not know where I've been
I'd like to build myself
A house out of plasticine

[Chorus 1]
Ahh, shake along with me
Ahh, shake along with me

[Verse 2]
I've been driving in my car
With my friend Mister Soft
Mister Clean and Mister Benn
Are living in my loft

[Chorus 1]
Ahh, shake along with me
Ahh, shake along with me

[Bridge]
I'm sorry but I just don't know
I know you said I told you so
When you're happy and you're feeling fine
Then you'll know that it's the right time
Then you'll know that it's the right time
[Chorus 2]
To shake along with me
Shake along with me
Shake along with me
Shake along with me

[Verse 3]
Mister Sifter sold me songs
When I was just sixteen
Now he stops at traffic lights
But only when they're green

[Chorus 3]
Ahh, shake along with me
Ahh, shake along with me
Ahh, shake along with me

[Outro]
Ahh, shake along with me
Shake along with me
Shake along with me
Shake along with me
Shake along with them
Shake along with me
Shake along with them
Shake along with me

Shakermaker, the second single released from the debut album of Oasis, 'Definitely Maybe', has been one of the most famous songs of the band. It was released on June 13th, 1994, and was later included in the singles collection 'Time Flies… 1994-2009' in 2010. The song has been remembered for its upbeat melody, catchy chorus, and the controversy surrounding it.

About Shakermaker

The idea behind 'Shakermaker' first came to Noel Gallagher, the lead guitarist and primary songwriter of Oasis, when he was listening to "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing," a song popularized in a 1970s Coca-Cola advertisement. Gallagher used the melody of this song to create the verse melody of 'Shakermaker'. The song features a unique blend of rock, pop, and psychedelic genres, which reflects the quintessential Oasis sound - unforgettable and classic.

'Shakermaker' may be known as a celebratory tune that got a whole generation singing along with joy. However, it is not a song that escaped controversy. Oasis faced a $500,000 lawsuit over their usage of the melody of "I'd like to Teach the World to Sing" in 'Shakermaker.' The band members had to reluctantly admit the borrowing and pay up to settle the case. During that time, Noel Gallagher made an ironic statement: "Now we all drink Pepsi" - a dig at the Coca-Cola corporation that sued them - which only served to escalate the ongoing public feud between the two brands.

The song opens with a grand bang of bright guitar chords and aggressive beat that feel like a stadium filling up with thousands of cheering fans. This is followed by a catchy verse filled with na-na-nas that lead to a memorable chorus that everybody knows by heart.

The lyrics of 'Shakermaker' revolve around being happy and carefree, a typical Oasis vibe. The chorus says it all: "Mr. Clean, it's out of sight, the maid was afraid of the window, aha." The song's famous line "Mr. Sifter sold me songs when I was just sixteen" has an interesting story behind it, too - an actual Mr. Sifter used to own a record shop in Manchester where the Gallagher brothers frequently went to digging for records.

The song is a testament to Oasis's musical genius. They took inspiration from various sources and transformed it into something completely new. The cheerful melody combined with Gallagher's nasally vocals creates an irresistible and uplifting tune that gets people singing along and dancing to the beat. 'Shakermaker' is an anthem of joy and freedom, Classic rock and roll that is sure to go down in musical history as one of Oasis's greatest hits.

Overall, Shakermaker is an iconic and unforgettable song - classic Oasis. Its memorable melody, catchy lyrics and the controversies surrounding it make it an interesting subject to its fans, just like any classic rock and roll song. Blasio, whether a fan of rock and roll or not, this song is sure to get you awestruck with its beat and melody.

• Release Date: June 13, 1994
• Artist: Oasis