Big Decision
That Petrol Emotion
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See my honey in the streets It's desolate but where she likes to meet Economies gets weaker Reactionaries stronger As they get satisfaction on their knees You rather sail the ocean Than make A big Decision I won't function anymore Plastic bullets shoot headlines in store Business men get richer Individual stronger Bells won't ring when scum boot down the door You rather sail the ocean Than make A big Decision What you've gotta do In this day and age You gotta agitate Educate Organize Take the time to live Take the time to give You gotta agitate Educate Organize See my honey in the street It's desolate but where she likes to meet I'd like to keep her Make her even sweeter For anyone who cares to be with me You rather sail the ocean Than make A big Decision You rather sail the ocean Than make A big Decision What you've gotta do In this day and age You gotta agitate Educate Organize Take the time to live Take the time to give You gotta agitate Educate Organize
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Written by: SEAN O'NEILL
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10 facts about this song
Genre"Big Decision" is a song belonging to the indie rock genre.
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Band HistoryThe song is by "That Petrol Emotion", a Northern Irish band that was formed in 1984 by the O'Neill brothers after they split from their previous band, 'The Undertones'.
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AlbumThis track is part of the 'Babble' album, which was the band's second studio album, released in 1987.
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Performance"Big Decision" was the lead single off of the 'Babble' album and became the band's biggest hit, garnering them significant airplay on college radio in the United States.
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SongwritingThe song's lyrics were written by Sean and Damian O'Neill. The lyrics are known for their political undertones, reflecting some of the socio-political issues of the era.
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Music VideoDirected by Jim Jennings, the video of "Big Decision" was as distinctive and engaging as the song itself. It prominently featured the band members alongside dynamic visual effects.
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Music Style"Big Decision" incorporated a mix of punk rock, euphoric vocals, and up-tempo rhythms, which was characteristic of the band's high-energy music style.
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InfluenceThe song "Big Decision" and the band "That Petrol Emotion" in general, greatly influenced future alternative rock bands, with their sound often being compared to artists like R.E.M and the Pixies.
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Re-releaseThe song was re-released as a part of a compilation album named 'Fired Up' in 2002.
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LegacyDespite the band's break up in 1994, "Big Decision" continues to be remembered as one of the standout songs from the indie rock scene of the mid-to-late 1980s.
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