Big Time
Peter Gabriel
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I'm on my way, I'm making it I've got to make it show, yeah So much larger than life I'm going to watch it growing The place where I come from is a small town They think so small They use small words But not me I'm smarter than that I worked it out I've been stretching my mouth To let those big words come right out I've had enough, I'm getting out To the city, the big big city I'll be a big noise with all the big boys There's so much stuff I will own And I will pray to a big god As I kneel in the big church Big time I'm on my way-I'm making it Big time big time I've got to make it show yeah Big time big time So much larger than life Big time I'm going to watch it growing Big time My parties all have big names And I greet them with the widest smile Tell them how my life is one big adventure And always they're amazed When I show them 'round my house, to my bed I had it made like a mountain range With a snow-white pillow for my big fat head And my heaven will be a big heaven And I will walk through the front door Big time I'm on my way-I'm making it Big time big time I've got to make it show-yeah Big time big time So much larger than life I'm going to watch it growing Big time big time My car is getting bigger Big time My house is getting bigger Big time My eyes are getting bigger Big time And my mouth Big time My belly is getting bigger Big time And my bank account Big time Look at my circumstance Big time And the bulge in my big big big big big big big
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Written by: PETER GABRIEL
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10 facts about this song
Big Time" CompositionThe song is featured on Peter Gabriel's fifth studio album, "So". This album was a commercial success and marked Gabriel's breakthrough as a solo artist.
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Genre and Style"Big Time" is considered art rock and new wave. The song uses synthesizers and processed percussion to create its distinctive sound.
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Release and ReceptionThe single was released in 1986 and reached No.8 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, making it one of Gabriel's major hits in the U.S.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Big Time" is an innovative stop-motion animation, created by the team who had previously worked on Gabriel's video for "Sledgehammer".
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Lyrics and ThemeThe lyrics of "Big Time" discuss the pursuit of fame and material possessions, using hyperbole and humor to convey its message.
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Use in MediaThe song has been used in many facets of pop culture including being featured in the popular video game, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, and in the soundtrack of the movie "Big".
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Grammy Nomination"Big Time" was nominated for the best short form music video at the Grammy Awards in 1987.
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CollaboratorsThe song featured notable musicians such as Stewart Copeland from The Police and Simon Phillips, who has previously collaborated with The Who and Jeff Beck.
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Live PerformancesGabriel often performs "Big Time" during his live concerts. During performances the song's bass line is usually played on the Chapman Stick by Tony Levin.
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Unusual Instruments"Big Time" is noted for some of its unusual sounds produced by unique instruments like the Surdo Drum, a Brazilian instrument that is used to play Samba.
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