Live Forever

About this song

"Live Forever" was released as the third single from Definitely Maybe on August 8, 1994. Noel wrote it while working as a construction worker and had spare time to write songs. The song was praised as an optimistic ballad at a time when grunge was popular, and it was released just months after Kurt Cobain died. It later appeared on the compilations Stop the Clocks in 2006 and Time Flies… 1994-2009 in 2010.

What it's about

Noel has described the song as a contrast to Nirvana and Kurt Cobain, noting that he found joy in life despite having very little. The song celebrates getting up each morning with optimism, not knowing where the night would lead.

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Fun facts

• Sampled in 1 other song, like “Wonderwall But Liam Keeps Singing the Wrong Song by William Maranci”.
• Covered 4 times, including “Live Forever by Coldplay (Ft. Liam Gallagher)”.
• Written by Noel Gallagher.
• Produced by Oasis and Mark Coyle.
• Recorded at Clear (Manchester.