Meg Mathews leaves Oasis gig before song her ex-husband Noel Gallagher wrote about her
Meg Mathews was seen leaving the Oasis gig in Cardiff a bit early on Friday evening, July 4, as the band played a poignant song amid their highly-anticipated return.
Meg had been there to support her former flame, Noel Gallagher, during the maiden gig of the tour. Sources told the Mirror that "after posting about her ex-husband for weeks, Meg had a prime seat for watching the band".
She had also been "in great spirits before the set, watching Richard Ashcroft with pals." However, she bailed before the encore, having been seen exiting the concert before the band returned to belt out some of their greatest hits.
These included Don't Look Back In Anger, Wonderwall and Champagne Supernova.
The track Wonderwall might strike a particularly sensitive chord with Meg, though, as Noel had famously claimed he penned it on a dreary Tuesday evening for his then-girlfriend.
Speaking in 1996, Noel said: "It's about my girlfriend, Meg Mathews. She had a company which folded and she was feeling a bit sorry for herself. The sentiment is that there was no point in her feeling down, she has to sort my life out for me because I'm in bits had the time."
Contrastingly, in a dramatic turnabout in 2002, Noel declared that Wonderwall wasn't actually about Meg at all, reports the Mirror.
"The meaning of that song was taken away from me by the media who jumped on it, and how do you tell your missus it's not about her once she's read it is?" Noel explained.
"It's a song about an imaginary friend who's gonna come and save you from yourself."
Meg Mathews reacted to claims that Wonderwall wasn't about her in a 2005 interview, despite Noel previously suggesting it was.
She expressed her confusion, saying: "All of a sudden, when I was getting divorced, he said it wasn't about me, so I don't really understand."
This comes after Meg recently denied rumors that she and Noel were rekindling their romance following his second divorce. She had been posting nostalgic photos on social media, sparking fan speculation about a possible reunion.
Fans have been enthusiastically commenting on the throwback pictures, with one writing: "Please tell us you are back together again," and another saying: "So nice to see you still love and support your ex.
"So healthy to have that bond. Especially when you have a beautiful daughter together."
Others have also chimed in, with one fan stating: "Meg these pics are the best! ! You'll always have a bond, you share an amazing child who is a credit to you both".
Another added: "The best era, and the best couple, wish you two got back together."
Meg has firmly denied any reconciliation, saying it's a definite "no" when asked if she and Noel were back together.
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