critique The song is analysed by philosopher Roger Scruton in his book Modern Culture, in particular with reference to the line: "Damn my education, I can't find the words to say / About the things caught in my mind". Scruton writes, "Here, encrypted within the routine protest, is a more strangulated cry—a protest against the impossibility of protest. Trapped as he is in a culture that treats articulate utterance as a capitulation to the adult world, the singer can find no words to express what most deeply concerns him. Something is lacking in his world—but he cannot say what. He excites his fans to every kind of artificial ecstasy, knowing that nothing will be changed for them or him, that the void will always remain unfilled". B-sides The live version of "Cigarettes & Alcohol" was recorded 14 December 1997 at the G-MEX Exhibition Centre in Oasis' home town of Manchester. "Sad Song" originally appeared as a bonus track on the vinyl release of the first Oasis album, Definitely Maybe. It also appeared on the Japanese CD edition of Definitely Maybe. The 'Warchild' version of "Fade Away" is from The Help Album recorded in September 1995. It features Noel on vocals, and guests Johnny Depp on guitar, Kate Moss on tambourine and Liam and Lisa Moorish on backing vocals. All proceeds from that track went to Warchild Charities. Music video The video to "Don't Go Away" shows the band in a house whilst changing sizes. One part of the video shows many versions of Liam Gallagher floating whilst holding an umbrella. The video was directed by Nigel Dick and was filmed on 11 and 12 August 1997 in Chertsey and London, UK. Track listings US promo CD "Don't Go Away" – 4:48 Japanese CD single "Don't Go Away" – 4:43 "Cigarettes & Alcohol" (live) – 4:58 "Sad Song" – 4:16 "Fade Away" (Warchild version) – 4:08 Personnel Oasis Liam Gallagher – lead vocals, tambourine Noel Gallagher – lead guitar, acoustic guitar Paul Arthurs – rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar Paul McGuigan – bass Alan White – drums Additional musicians Mike Rowe – electric piano Nick Ingman – string and brass arrangements Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Release history Cover versions Kate Rusby recorded the song for her 2019 album Philosophers, Poets & Kings. Rusby had previously performed the song live on Jo Whiley's BBC Radio show in 2016. References 1997 songs 1997