Big City Life
Mattafix
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Big city life Me try fi get by Pressure nah ease up no matter how hard me try Big city life Here my heart have no base And right now Babylon de pon me case Big city life Me try fi get by Pressure nah ease up no matter how hard me try Big city life My heart have no base And right now Babylon de pon me case People in a show All lined in a row We just push on by It's funny How hard we try Take a moment to relax Before you do anything rash Don't you want to know me? Be a friend of mine I'll share some wisdom with you Don't you ever get lonely From time to time Don't let the system get you down Big city life Me try fi get by Pressure nah ease up no matter how hard me try Big city life Here my heart have no base And right now Babylon de pon me case Big city life Me try fi get by Pressure nah ease up no matter how hard me try Big city life My heart have no base, And right now Babylon de pon me case Soon our work is done All of us one by one Still we live our lives As if all this stuff survives Don't you want to know me? Be a friend of mine I'll share some wisdom with you Don't you ever get lonely From time to time Don't let the system get you down The linguist across the seas and the oceans A permanent itinerant is what I've chosen I find myself in big city prison, Arisen from the vision of man kind Designed, to keep me discreetly neatly in the corner You'll find me with the flora and the fauna and the hardship Back a yard is where my heart is still I find it hard to depart this big city life Big city life Me try fi get by Pressure nah ease up no matter how hard me try Big city life Here my heart have no base And right now Babylon de pon me case Big city life Me try fi get by Pressure nah ease up no matter how hard me try Big city life My heart have no base And right now Babylon de pon me case Big city life Me try fi get by Pressure nah ease up no matter how hard me try Big city life Here my heart have no base And right now Babylon de pon me case Big city life Me try fi get by Pressure nah ease up no matter how hard me try Big city life My heart have no base And right now Babylon de pon me case
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Written by: Marlon Roudette, Preetesh Hirji
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15 facts about this song
Artist Information"Big City Life" is a song by the British musical duo, Mattafix, which is composed of vocalist/guitarist Marlon Roudette and producer Preetesh Hirji. They are known for their mix of hip hop, soul, reggae, and dance music.
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Song PopularityThe song was released in 2005 and is the most popular track from Mattafix, reaching number one on the singles charts in several countries including Germany, Austria, Belgium, Italy, and New Zealand.
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Award-Winning Track"Big City Life" won the prestigious Ivor Novello Award for 'Best Contemporary Song' in 2006.
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Album SuccessThe song is from their debut album, "Signs of a Struggle" which reached the UK Top 40 album chart.
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Global RecognitionThe track not only achieved success in the UK, but also internationally, receiving a platinum plaque in Germany for selling over 500,000 copies.
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Song ContentThe lyrics in "Big City Life" reflect the band's sentiments about urban lifestyle. They talk about the hustle and bustle, the challenges and frustrations of living in a big city.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was filmed in its entirety in black and white, portraying various aspects of city life.
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Debut Single"Big City Life" was released as Mattafix's debut single, paving way for their successful music career.
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DurationThe song is approximately 3 minutes and 56 seconds long.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Mattafix members, Marlon Roudrigez (aka Marlon Roudette) and Preetesh Hirji, who are credited for their unique, genre-blending style.
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Vinyl RecordDue to its immense popularity, "Big City Life" was released on vinyl format, a treat for music collectors and enthusiasts.
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Catchy ChorusMany listeners consider the chorus of the song to be catchy, and it's often recognized for its repeated phrase "Big City Life, me try forget by, pressure nah ease up no matter how hard, me try."
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Live PerformancesMattafix performed "Big City Life" at numerous music festivals and concerts, solidifying their reputation as energetic live performers.
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Follow-Up SingleAfter the success of “Big City Life”, Mattafix released another single “To & Fro”, which also gained considerable recognition.
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DisbandmentDespite their success with "Big City Life" and other hits, Mattafix disbanded in 2010. Marlon Roudette went on to pursue a solo career, while Preetesh Hirji shifted his focus to production work.
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