Big City Life
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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

Overall Meaning

"Big City Life" by Mattafix is a song that describes the struggles of trying to make a living in a big city, specifically London. The song portrays the daily grind of urban life, with the continuous pressure to keep moving forward and make ends meet. The lyrics describe the feeling of being trapped in a system that refuses to let go and the emotional toll that living in a city can take on a person. The song also encourages listeners to take a step back and enjoy life rather than being consumed by the stress and chaos of the city.


The first verse of the song sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics, portraying the constant pressure and stress that comes with living in a big city. The chorus repeats the phrase "Big city life" twice followed by "Me try fi get by, pressure na ease up no matter how hard me try," emphasizing the struggle to survive in such an environment. The lyrics also refer to "Babylon" which is a term commonly used to describe the oppressive government or system that can be found in many urban areas.


The second verse of the song talks about how people in the city are often too busy to even acknowledge their surroundings, referring to them as "lined in a row" and just "pushing on by." The lyrics urge people to take a moment to relax and not make any rash decisions. The bridge of the song encourages listeners to befriend the singer and provides some wisdom from personal experience not to let the system get them down.


Overall, "Big City Life" is a song that acknowledges the struggles of urban life and empathizes with those who are trying to make a living in a big city. It encourages listeners to take a step back, breathe and appreciate life rather than being caught up in the chaos of the city.


Line by Line Meaning

Big city life
The experience of living in a bustling city and the challenges that come with it


Me try fi get by
Struggling to make ends meet and survive in the city


Pressure nah ease up no matter how hard me try
Feeling overwhelmed and unable to escape the constant stress and demands of city life


Here my heart have no base
Feeling disconnected and without a sense of belonging in the city


And right now Babylon de pon me case
Feeling oppressed and targeted by the dominant and controlling forces of the city


People in a show
Observing the passivity and conformity of city dwellers


All lined in a row
Following the same monotonous routine and lacking individuality


We just push on by
Ignoring others and remaining focused on one's own goals and priorities


It's funny
Ironically, despite our efforts, we are unable to fully escape the pressures and demands of city life


How hard we try
Despite our best efforts, we still struggle to find peace and contentment in the city


Take a moment to relax
Encouragement to pause and find some respite from the constant stress and pressure of city life


Before you do anything rash
A warning to think things through before making any impulsive decisions that could have negative consequences


Don't you want to know me?
An invitation to connect and build a friendship


Be a friend of mine
A call for companionship and support in the face of the challenges of city life


I'll share some wisdom with you
Offering to share insights and knowledge gained from experience


Don't you ever get lonely
Recognizing the loneliness and isolation that can come with city life


From time to time
Acknowledging that loneliness and disconnection can be occasional rather than constant experiences


Don't let the system get you down
Urging resilience and perseverance in the face of the oppressive systems and structures of the city


Soon our work is done
Reflecting on the transience and impermanence of life in the city


All of us one by one
Acknowledging that we all will eventually leave this life


Still we live our lives
Continuing to pursue our goals and aspirations despite their ultimate futility


As if all this stuff survives
Acting as though our worldly possessions and achievements have lasting significance beyond our lifetime


The linguist across the seas and the oceans
Describing the singer as a traveler who embraces linguistic and cultural diversity


A permanent itinerant is what I've chosen
Choosing to embrace a life of constant travel and exploration


I find myself in big city prison
Feeling trapped and confined by the restrictions and demands of city life


Arisen from the vision of man kind
Suggesting that the city is a human-made construct that may not necessarily serve humanity's best interests


Designed, to keep me discreetly neatly in the corner
Implying that the city is designed to maintain social and economic hierarchies, thus keeping the singer marginalized and invisible


You'll find me with the flora and the fauna and the hardship
Finding solace in nature and the challenges of outdoor living


Back a yard is where my heart is still
Longing for a simpler, more authentic life back home


I find it hard to depart this big city life
Struggling to leave behind the familiarity and excitement of city life even though it comes with its own challenges


Big city life
The overarching theme of the song: the challenges, struggles, and contradictions of living in the city


My heart have no base
Feeling rootless and lacking a sense of security in the city


And right now Babylon de pon me case
Feeling oppressed and targeted by the dominant and controlling forces of the city, comparing the situation to the oppressive force of Babylon in the Book of Revelation




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Written by: MARLON MCVEY, PREETESH HIRJI

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So grams I had to measure
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