I just think generally the song is about letting go, serenity and recognizing whatever the problem is it’s not worth it in the end. The very nature of life is that it’s fleeting and however strongly we may feel about anyone or anything that happens.. well on some level it’s already passed us by. Whether we look upon something fondly or with bitterness we aren’t going to be able to control it. I think one of the understated elements of Oasis’s greatness as a band is that many of their songs have deep positivity and a sort of timeless wisdom. I...

I just think generally the song is about letting go, serenity and recognizing whatever the problem is it’s not worth it in the end. The very nature of life is that it’s fleeting and however strongly we may feel about anyone or anything that happens.. well on some level it’s already passed us by. Whether we look upon something fondly or with bitterness we aren’t going to be able to control it. I think one of the understated elements of Oasis’s greatness as a band is that many of their songs have deep positivity and a sort of timeless wisdom. I read or saw something about Noel writing this song loosely around a specific line taken from a tape he heard once of John Lennon talking in the Dakota in which he made some sort of “damned if we do damned if we don’t statement” and something along the lines of if we’re smart or clever they’ll find a way to fault us for that. Well I’m probably butchering that story a lot but I believe The line meant something to Noel and seemed to ignite that notion of letting go, living, doing and trying to separate oneself from the anticipation of how it will be understood or what the outcome will be. It’s a very tender piece to me and I just feel like it shows an extraordinary empathy for the human condition of caring. The fact that he could write those words as related to John Lennon seems as if he wrote it almost speaking to Lennon in a loving way and saying it’ll be ok.

As a woman, I've observed two other woman who always seemed ready to leave their current boyfriends/husbands if a "better deal" arose. A man with more money, a more expensive car, larger house in a higher-income neighborhood, etc. It seemed like each new situation did not last. The next boyfriend/husband would lose his job, his business would fail, houses would be foreclosed on, etc. Children were unhappy because of the parents' choices and made bad choices of their own. I can understand wanting some sense of security, but the true love and mutual respect needs to be there....

As a woman, I've observed two other woman who always seemed ready to leave their current boyfriends/husbands if a "better deal" arose. A man with more money, a more expensive car, larger house in a higher-income neighborhood, etc. It seemed like each new situation did not last. The next boyfriend/husband would lose his job, his business would fail, houses would be foreclosed on, etc. Children were unhappy because of the parents' choices and made bad choices of their own. I can understand wanting some sense of security, but the true love and mutual respect needs to be there.

I believe "Sanity Assassin" is about a malevolent figure who preys on vulnerable individuals. The character of the "madcap pusher delirium" is presented as a manipulative and sinister figure who lures his victims into a state of confusion and chaos. He has a cunning and insidious presence, capable of infiltrating the minds and dreams of those he targets.

I believe "Sanity Assassin" is about a malevolent figure who preys on vulnerable individuals. The character of the "madcap pusher delirium" is presented as a manipulative and sinister figure who lures his victims into a state of confusion and chaos. He has a cunning and insidious presence, capable of infiltrating the minds and dreams of those he targets.

The repeated lyric of him dropping a capsule (spiking) in drinks with madness conveys a sense of power and control. Also, "Sniper in the hills" and "poison in your poison" gives the idea of him being a deadly...

The repeated lyric of him dropping a capsule (spiking) in drinks with madness conveys a sense of power and control. Also, "Sniper in the hills" and "poison in your poison" gives the idea of him being a deadly and unseen threat.

I feel like this song speaks of paranoia and vulnerability too, suggesting that the "sanity assassin" is always one step ahead and can easily manipulate and exploit his victims. He preys on their weaknesses and insecurities. The usage of "he's walking in your sleep now" gives you a sense of dread and unease, hinting at the idea that his influence extends even into the subconscious.

I'm laughing too hard at the comment section, but I do agree with some. It does paint Billy to be a bit weird especially knowing it's about his sister or at least inspired by his sister's relationship. Anyways, I believe this track is about yearning, disillusionment, loss of love, and personal growth. "Little sister" can be a term for a former partner too, but I feel like "little sister" could just possibly symbolize innocence regardless of who it's towards. Also, the repeated question "Hey little sister, what have you done?" may be a sense of betrayal or disappointment....

I'm laughing too hard at the comment section, but I do agree with some. It does paint Billy to be a bit weird especially knowing it's about his sister or at least inspired by his sister's relationship. Anyways, I believe this track is about yearning, disillusionment, loss of love, and personal growth. "Little sister" can be a term for a former partner too, but I feel like "little sister" could just possibly symbolize innocence regardless of who it's towards. Also, the repeated question "Hey little sister, what have you done?" may be a sense of betrayal or disappointment.

I feel like there's some fragile masculinity at play and power dynamics too, with lines like "who's your superman" "who's the one you want"(jealousy) and "Hey little sister, shotgun!". Shotgun weddings consist of pressure to conform to societal expectations. It could symbolize both loss of purity and new beginnings, but I don't think Billy is so happy about that.

In the end, Billy views the world as it is, harshly accepting it and leaving him to tell himself "It's a nice day to start again" for his own rebirth/redemption.