Big When I Was Little
Eliza Doolittle
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Can't believe I'm leaving Got my boxes by the door Sorting through my memories Cross legged on the floor My diaries and scrapbooks, oh They seem to take me there I was always posh spice and you wore zigzags in your hair Would you know, know Know me If you saw me Saw me, saw me Nothing but hopes and living the moment Where we were meant to be Ooooohhhh Those days don't seem so far When I'm flicking trough my old Polaroid Photographs Me and yoooouuuuuu You always made me laugh Dancing to cassette tape singles That was big when I was little Big when I was little Big when I was little Jut like Malcom in the middle That was big when I was little Oh this box is haunting me I can't throw it away School reports and birthdays cards Feels like yesterday Clip on diamantes Makes me think of Friday nights Leaving after class with me on the back of your bike Would you know me, know me Know me If you saw me Saw me, saw me Nothing but hopes and living the moment Where we were meant to be Ooooohhhh Those days don't seem so far When I'm flicking trough my old Polaroid Photographs Me and yoooouuuuuu You always made me laugh Dancing to cassette tape singles That was big when I was little Big when I was little Big when I was little Jut like Malcolm in the middle That was big when I was little Big when I was little Big when I was little Like Nirvana and Lauryn Hill They were big when I was little Super nitendo And club nights at Bagleys Smirnoff ice Open mic nights and Acne wonder where you ended up 'Cause I just can't thank you enough Avirex jackets and strawberry ribena Nike tn's dreams of Wembley arena Ooooohhhh Those days don't seem so far When I'm flicking through my old Polaroid Photographs Me and yoooouuuuuu You always made me laugh Dancing to cassette tape singles That was big when I was little Big when I was little Big when I was little Jut like Malcolm in the middle That was big when I was little Big when I was little Big when I was little Jut like Nirvana and Lauryn Hill They were big when I was little
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Written by: Ervan F. Coleman, Eliza Sophie Caird, Wayne Anthony Hector, Steve Robson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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9 facts about this song
Creation Background"Big When I Was Little" was released on 28 July 2013 as a single by British recording artist Eliza Doolittle for her second studio album, named "In Your Hands."
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Chart PerformanceThe song debuted at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, marking Doolittle's first top 20 single since "Pack Up" in 2010.
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CollaborationIt was co-written by Eliza Doolittle, Wayne Hector and Steve Robson. Wayne Hector is an award-winning songwriter who's worked with big names like Nicki Minaj, Carrie Underwood and One Direction. Steve Robson is also a heavyweight in the pop world, having written hits for James Morrison, Rascal Flatts and Olly Murs.
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Lyrics and GenreThe song, which is a blend of pop, soul and R&B, lyrically discusses childhood nostalgia and growing up. The title references the strange phenomenon where, as a child, the world seems so large and as we grow, our perspective changes, making the world seem much smaller.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song premiered on Eliza Doolittle's Vevo YouTube channel on 17 June 2013. The video, which features Doolittle and others having fun at various urban and rural locations, perfectly encapsulates the nostalgic sentiment of the song.
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Critical ReceptionThis song was broadly appreciated by music critics for its catchy rhythm and its nostalgic lyrics. Some describe it as a perfect summertime anthem.
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Commercial UsageThe song has been used in several TV commercials in the UK, including adverts for brands like McDonald's, increasing its reach and popularity significantly.
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Live PerformancesDoolittle has performed "Big When I Was Little" live on many platforms, including popular music festivals and on television shows like "Sunday Brunch" on Channel 4. These performances have helped the song gain increased recognition.
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Streaming and Digital Sales"Big When I Was Little" is available on multiple music streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music. The digital sales of this song significantly contributed to its chart performance.
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