Gas Panic!
Oasis
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20002000
"Gas Panic!" by Oasis is a deeply personal song inspired by Noel Gallagher's experiences around the year 2000, when he began suffering from panic attacks due to his drug addiction. The depression and paranoia that followed became the emotional core of the song.
When performed live, Liam Gallagher would often introduce the song with the line, “this one’s for the druggies(/potheads).”
The song reflects a period of introspection for the band, especially after the excesses of their previous album, *Be Here Now*. Alongside tracks like “Where Did It All Go Wrong?” and “Sunday Morning Call,” "Gas Panic!" conveys a sense of regret and contemplation. However, Noel Gallagher avoids excessive self-pity, instead incorporating drum loops, electronica, and psychedelic elements, reminiscent of his work with The Chemical Brothers. This approach is evident in tracks like the exhilarating opener “F****n’ In the Bushes” and the groovy “Go Let It Out” and “Who Feels Love?”. This marked a new, more reflective chapter for Oasis, signaling the end of their wildest days.
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
What tongueless ghost of sin crept through my curtains?
Sailing on a sea of sweat on a stormy night
I think he don't got a name but I can't be certain
And in me he starts to confide
[Chorus 1]
That my family don't seem so familiar
And my enemies all know my name
And if you hear me tap on your window
Better get on yer knees and pray panic is on the way
[Verse 2]
My pulse pumps out a beat to the ghost dancer
My eyes are dead and my throat's like a black hole
And if there's a god would he give another chancer
An hour to sing for his soul
[Chorus 2]
Because my family don't seem so familiar
And my enemies all know my name
And when you hear me tap on yer window
Yer better get on yer knees and pray panic is on the way
[Chorus 3]
Because my family don't seem so familiar
And my enemies all know my name
And when you hear me tap on yer window
Then you get on your knees and you better pray
Because my family don't seem so familiar
And my enemies all know my name
And when you hear me tap on your window
Yer better get on yer knees and pray
Panic is on the way
Panic is on the way
