Big Time

Peter Gabriel

About Big Time

"Big Time" is a song by English rock musician Peter Gabriel from his 1986 album So. It was his second top-ten single on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at no. 8.


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1986
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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

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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

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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
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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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Peter Gabriel

Peter Brian Gabriel (born 13 February 1950) is an English singer, musician, and songwriter who rose to fame as the lead vocalist and flautist of the progressive rock group Genesis. After leaving Genesis, Gabriel went on to a successful solo career. His 1986 album, So, is his most commercially successful, and the album's biggest hit, "Sledgehammer", won a record nine MTV Awards at the 1987 MTV Video Music Awards, and the song is the most played music video in the history of the station. more »

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Written by: Peter Gabriel

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10 facts about this song

Big Time" Composition
The 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.
Genre and Style
"Big Time" is considered art rock and new wave. The song uses synthesizers and processed percussion to create its distinctive sound.
Release and Reception
The 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.
Music Video
The 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".
Lyrics and Theme
The lyrics of "Big Time" discuss the pursuit of fame and material possessions, using hyperbole and humor to convey its message.
Use in Media
The 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".
Grammy Nomination
"Big Time" was nominated for the best short form music video at the Grammy Awards in 1987.
Collaborators
The song featured notable musicians such as Stewart Copeland from The Police and Simon Phillips, who has previously collaborated with The Who and Jeff Beck.
Live Performances
Gabriel 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.
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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