The Big Sky
Kate Bush
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They look down At the ground Missing But I never go in now I'm looking at the big sky I'm looking at the big sky now I'm looking at the big sky You never really understood me You never really tried That cloud, that cloud Looks like Ireland C'mon and blow it a kiss now But quick 'Cause its changing in the big sky Its changing in the big sky now Were looking at the big sky You never understood me You never really tried This cloud, this cloud Says Noah C'mon and build me an ark And if you're coming, jump 'Cause were leaving with the big sky Were leaving with the big sky Were leaving with the big sky Were looking at the Were looking at the And we pause for the jets Hup, hup, in the big sky Were leaving with the big sky You want my reply? What was the question? I was looking at the big sky Were looking at the Tell 'em, sisters Rolling over like a great big cloud Rolling over with the big sky Rolling over like a great big cloud Rolling over with the big sky Rolling over like a great big cloud Rolling over with the big sky Rolling over like a great big cloud Rolling over with the big sky Rolling over like a great big cloud Rolling over with the big sky Rolling over like a great big cloud Rolling over with the big sky Rolling over like a great big cloud Rolling over with the big sky Rolling over like a great big cloud Rolling over with the big sky Rolling over like a great big cloud Rolling over with the big sky Rolling over like a great big cloud Rolling over with the big sky
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Written by: Kate Bush
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"The Big Sky" is a song by British singer-songwriter Kate Bush, released on her critically acclaimed 1985 album "Hounds of Love".
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Single ReleaseThis song was released as the fourth and final single from the album in April 1986.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at No. 37 in the UK Singles Chart, making it the only single from the "Hounds of Love" album not to reach the Top 20.
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Music VideoThe innovative music video for The Big Sky used sophisticated animation and special effects. It combined live action and animation and was nominated for a BRIT Award for Best Special Effects.
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Song LengthThe original LP version of "The Big Sky" is noticeably longer than the single version, with a running time of 4:41.
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Ecological MessageMany listeners and critics have interpreted "The Big Sky" as having an ecological message, with its lyrics celebrating the beauty and grandeur of the natural world.
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Single FormatsThe song has multiple versions released - a special Single Mix, the original LP version, and a “Special Single Mix” for the 12” vinyl, which is an extended remix of the song.
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Special EditionsThe Special Single Mix was later included in the rarities collection This Woman's Work, and the 2018 remastered version of "Hounds of Love".
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Geological InfluenceKate Bush has said in interviews that the inspiration for "The Big Sky" came from spending time outdoors and gazing at the sky as a child.
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Live PerformancesDespite its commercial success, "The Big Sky" has been rarely performed live by Kate Bush. It did, however, feature as part of her AT&T set during her 2014 residence at the Hammersmith Apollo.
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