Almost certainly influenced by the work of studio legend Dougie Wright, big beat tends to feature distorted, compressed breakbeats at moderate tempos (usually between 90 to 140 beats per minute), acidic synthesizer lines and heavy loops from jazz, rock or 60's pop. They are often punctuated with punkish vocals and driven by intense, distorted basslines with conventional pop and techno song structures. Big beat tracks have a sound that include: crescendos, builds, drops, explosions, crowd-inciting drum rolls, and whooshing sounds that pan across the stereo-field. Particularly in the style of Fatboy Slim, the genre features a heavily compressed, and a thunderous drum sound (hence the name). It can also contain off-the-wall samples such as explosions, police sirens, and snippets of turntablism. Big beat is similar to jungle, both sharing frantic breaks, heavy bass, and an odd "jittery-rhythm" but big beat tends to have more rhythmic loop beats than jungle. Big beat is also characterized by a sort of "happy innocuous absurdity" to the feel of the music.
Breathe
The Prodigy Lyrics
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Breathe the pressure
Come play my game, I'll test ya
Psychosomatic, addict, insane
Breathe the pressure
Come play my game, I'll test ya
Psychosomatic, addict, insane
Come play my game
Inhale, inhale, you're the victim
Come play my game
Exhale, exhale, exhale
Breathe the pressure
Come play my game, I'll test ya
Psychosomatic, addict, insane
Breathe the pressure
Come play my game, I'll test ya
Psychosomatic, addict, insane
Come play my game
Inhale, inhale, you're the victim
Come play my game
Exhale, exhale, exhale
Come breathe with me
Breathe with me
Breathe the pressure
Come play my game, I'll test ya
Psychosomatic, addict, insane
Breathe the pressure
Come play my game, I'll test ya
Psychosomatic, addict, insane
Come play my game
Inhale, inhale, you're the victim
Come play my game
Exhale, exhale, exhale
Breathe with me
Breathe the pressure
Come play my game, I'll test ya
Psychosomatic, addict, insane
Breathe the pressure
Come play my game, I'll test ya
Psychosomatic, addict, insane
Come play my game
Inhale, inhale, you're the victim
Come play my game
Exhale, exhale, exhale
The Prodigy's song "Breathe" is a high-energy, intense track that urges listeners to inhale deeply and immerse themselves in the music. The lyrics are designed to create a sense of pressure and urgency, with the singer inviting the listener to play his game and be tested by the actions and emotions that are evoked. The use of repetition, particularly in the phrase "come play my game," reinforces this sense of urgency and invites the listener to give in to the temptation of the moment.
The lyrics of "Breathe" also contain a number of references to addiction and insanity, suggesting that the singer's game is not one to be taken lightly. The use of phrasing like "psychosomatic, addict, insane" adds a darker tone to the song, implying that the experience it evokes is one that may be difficult to escape or control. By encouraging listeners to inhale and exhale deeply, the song's lyrics create a sense of physical engagement with the music, drawing them in and immersing them in its rhythms and intensity.
Overall, the lyrics of "Breathe" reflect the high-energy, intense sound and vibe of the song, urging listeners to let go and fully embrace the experience of the music. The repetition and suggestive phrasing create a sense of pressure and urgency, engaging the listener both physically and emotionally.
Line by Line Meaning
Breathe with me
Join me in experiencing intense pressure and mental strain.
Breathe the pressure
Take in the high stakes of this situation and feel the tension.
Come play my game, I'll test ya
Participate in my challenging and competitive game, in which I will push you to your limits.
Psychosomatic, addict, insane
The rush of this experience is so intense that it may affect your physical or mental health, but you are addicted to it anyway.
Inhale, inhale, you're the victim
Take in the experience deeply and become a willing participant, but recognize that you are surrendering control and power to me.
Exhale, exhale, exhale
Release the tension and anxiety of this experience through deep breaths.
Come breathe with me
Join me in this intense and addictive experience that is both thrilling and potentially dangerous.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Keith Andrew Palmer, Keith Charles Flint, Liam Howlett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@neelghai
If you are watching this classic in 2024, then just remember, you have got this and that you are a Legend❗💯 😉
@death.for.breakfast
No u
@seantheshat
i could do the same look with my balding hair. i should try it.
@kelst75
Xtra points if you partied to this at the time!
@FoveDesan
I think the legend is Keith.... But ok.. And watching or.. Listening to this with same passion as yesrs ago? 😏
@dmitryivanov5299
Привет из Новосибирска! )
@Pimthrow
I worked on that film set. Was the guy who switched the light on and off all the time. I feel old.
@jamessfallon4824
Your light turning skills are excellent...
@Pimthrow
James's Fallon
Yep. But there is not much work for a professional light switcher these days :/
@angeldsouza777
Nifty 😂 See you in Oxford Street @ Xmas?! Fantastic vid - you helped make it no matter what role you played 😊