The first track that Liam Gallagher penned, which became an official Oasis song. The song was written to Liam’s (then) girlfriend Patsy Kensit and her son James Kerr (who is the subject “James” in the song).
Many Oasis fans consider it to be one of the worst official Oasis songs.
[Verse 1]
Little James, we're all the same
They always seem to look to us
But we weren't meant to be grown ups
Thank you for your smile
You make it all worthwhile to us
[Verse 2]
You live for your toys, even though they make noise
Have you ever played with plasticine
Or even tried a trampoline?
Thank you for your smile
You make it all worthwhile to us
[Chorus]
I'm singing this song for you and your mum that's all
It won't be long before everyone is gone
[Verse 3]
Sailed out to sea, your mum you and me
You swam the ocean like a child
Life around us was so wild
Thank you for your smile
You make it all worthwhile to us
[Chorus]
I'm singing this song for you and your mum that's all
It won't be long before everyone is gone
Little James was written by Liam Gallagher.
Little James was produced by Noel Gallagher & Mark “Spike” Stent.
Oasis released Little James on Mon Feb 28 2000.
Noel Gallagher:
This is Liam’s first song, it’s dedicated to Patsy Kensit and James, her son with Jim Kerr. One day when Liam was in one of the rooms we put a microphone on when he was singing the song for himself. We recorded it without saying anything to him. Some days later he went on holiday wi...