“The Importance of Being Idle” was released as the second single off Don’t Believe the Truth. Noel supposedly got the title from stumbling upon the book The Importance of Being Idle: A Little Book of Lazy Inspiration whilst cleaning out his girlfriend’s garage.
In 2006, it was included on the “Best...
[Verse 1]
I sold my soul for the second time
'Cause the man don't pay me
I begged my landlord for some more time
He said, "Son, the bills are waiting"
My best friend called me the other night
He said, "Man, are you crazy?"
My girlfriend told me to get a life
She said, "Boy, you lazy"
[Chorus]
But I don't mind
As long as there's a bed beneath the stars that shine
I'll be fine
If you give me a minute
A man's got a limit
I can't get a life if my heart's not in it
[Guitar solo]
[Chorus]
I don't mind
As long as there's a bed beneath the stars that shine
I'll be fine
Give me a minute
A man's got a limit
I can't get a life if my heart's not in it
[Verse 2]
I lost my faith in the summertime
'Cause it don't stop raining
The sky all day is as black as night
But I'm not complaining
I begged my doctor for one more line
He said, "Son, words fail me"
It ain't no place to be killing time
I guess I'm just lazy
[Chorus]
I don't mind
As long as there's a bed beneath the stars that shine
I'll be fine
Give me a minute
A man's got a limit
I can't get a life if my heart's not in it
The Importance of Being Idle was written by Noel Gallagher.
The Importance of Being Idle was produced by Noel Gallagher.
Oasis released The Importance of Being Idle on Mon Aug 22 2005.
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