Gigantic
Pixies
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And this I know his teeth as white as snow What a gas it was to see him Walk her everyday into a shady place With her lips she said She said, "Hey Paul, hey Paul, hey Paul Let's have a ball Hey Paul, hey Paul, hey Paul Let's have a ball Hey Paul, hey Paul, hey Paul Let's have a ball" Gigantic, gigantic, gigantic A big, big love Gigantic, gigantic, gigantic A big, big love Lovely legs there are What a big black mass, what a hunk of love He'll walk her every day into a shady place Like the dark, but I'd want him "Hey Paul, hey Paul, hey Paul Let's have a ball Hey Paul, hey Paul, hey Paul Let's have a ball Hey Paul, hey Paul, hey Paul Let's have a ball" Gigantic, gigantic, gigantic A big, big love Gigantic, gigantic, gigantic A big, big love Gigantic, gigantic, gigantic A big, big love Gigantic, gigantic, gigantic A big, big love A big, big love A big, big love A big, big love A big, big love A big, big love A big, big love A big, big love A big, big love
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Written by: KIM DEAL, CHARLES THOMPSON
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12 facts about this song
Genre"Gigantic" is under the alternative rock genre, performed by the American band, Pixies.
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ReleaseThe song was released in 1988 and it's part their album 'Surfer Rosa.'
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VocalsUnusually for Pixies, bassist Kim Deal is the lead vocalist on "Gigantic," making it one of the band’s few songs to include lead female vocals.
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Writing CreditsThe song was primarily written by Kim Deal. There is some dispute over co-writing credits, as Charles Thompson IV (aka Black Francis) included a single line of lyrics in the song.
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Musical AccompanimentThe song has been celebrated for its catchy, repeating bass line and clean guitar strums, which contrast with the more abrasive guitar sounds that characterized much of Pixies' music.
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InfluenceThe song has been named as an influence by numerous bands, including Nirvana and Radiohead, reflecting its impact on the alternative rock genre.
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Chart Success"Gigantic" has been one of Pixies' most successful songs commercially, peaking at #93 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Film FeatureThe well-known tune of "Gigantic" was featured in adverts for the iPhone 5s.
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Band's PerspectiveCharles Thompson IV stated in a 2004 interview that he considered "Gigantic" to be one of Pixies' best songs.
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Concert StapleDespite the band's complex feelings about the song, it has remained a staple of Pixies' live shows.
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Subject MatterThe song's meaning is a topic of some debate. Some say it's about consumerism, others believe it references adoration of a black man, referencing a movie Deal watched.
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Collaboration"Gigantic" is one of the few songs where Black Francis and Kim Deal collaborated closely in the writing process.
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