Mega-Star Chappell Roan: A Gay Girl Version of Oasis’ "Champagne Supernova"?
The Unlikely Connection
Mega-star Chappell Roan was born four years after Oasis released their debut album. Her debut album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, came out over a decade after Oasis broke up. On stage, she dons elaborate, drag queen-like makeup and extravagant outfits – a far cry from Noel and Liam Gallagher’s more casual attire. And yet, it turns out the two artists have something in common.
A Campy Gay Girl Song
Released in September 2023, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess featured several sleeper hits that did not begin earning national attention until the spring of 2024. One of them was "Red Wine Supernova." Roan, who identifies as a lesbian, said about the single in 2023, "I needed a campy gay girl song that captured the magic of having feelings for another girl. I packed the song with fun, raunchy lyrics that make it feel like a night out flirting with the girl across the bar!"
Growing Up in a Small Town
Growing up in a small town in Missouri, Roan struggled with expressing her sexual orientation – until she moved to Los Angeles and found a supportive community in West Hollywood’s gay bars. "I grew up thinking being gay was bad and a sin," she told The Guardian in December 2023. "I went to the gay club once and it was so impactful, like magic. It was the opposite of everything I was taught."
The Inspiration Behind "Red Wine Supernova"
Roan penned a number of songs about her liberation, including "Red Wine Supernova," which she said took her four years to write. "It was horrible," she told MTV, explaining that it took multiple people to help complete it. "I hated that song for most of its life."
A Supernova With a Different Kind of Wine
Oasis fans will no doubt spot the song title’s similarity to "Champagne Supernova" from 1995’s ‘(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?’. Yes, the two are related. "It’s like the gay girl version," Roan told Glamour in May 2023. "Lesbian Oasis."
The Meaning Behind Oasis’ "Champagne Supernova"
The meaning and inspiration behind Oasis’ song is less clear. "It means different things when I’m in different moods," Noel said to NME the year the song was released. "When I’m in a bad mood, being caught beneath a landslide is like being suffocated. The song is a bit of an epic. It’s about when you’re young and you see people in groups and you think about what they did for you and they did nothing."
Lyrics: A Connection Between the Two Songs
Lyrically speaking, the most direct connection between Oasis and Roan’s song are the lines having to do with toking up. "Where were you while we were getting high?" sings Liam. "I don’t care that you’re a stoner," Roan sings.
Conclusion
While the songs may seem worlds apart, they share a common thread – a connection between the two artists that transcends generations and genres. Chappell Roan’s "Red Wine Supernova" may be a gay girl version of Oasis’ "Champagne Supernova," but it’s a testament to the power of music to bring people together, no matter their differences.
FAQs
Q: What is the connection between Chappell Roan’s "Red Wine Supernova" and Oasis’ "Champagne Supernova"?
A: The song titles are similar, with "Red Wine Supernova" being a gay girl version of Oasis’ "Champagne Supernova".
Q: What is the meaning behind Oasis’ "Champagne Supernova"?
A: The meaning and inspiration behind Oasis’ song is less clear, with Noel Gallagher saying it means different things when he’s in different moods.
Q: What is Chappell Roan’s debut album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, about?
A: The album features several sleeper hits that did not begin earning national attention until the spring of 2024, including "Red Wine Supernova".
Q: How did Chappell Roan find a supportive community in West Hollywood’s gay bars?
A: Roan struggled with expressing her sexual orientation growing up in a small town in Missouri, but found a supportive community in West Hollywood’s gay bars after moving to Los Angeles.
