Big Bang
Abby Ahmad Lyrics
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In the center of the sky
Ignites a light
In the pit of your mind's eye
And you decide
It's finally time to try
See the big bang
In the center of the sky
For all I've left behind
I don't have the time
To be trading
Riddles for rhymes, babe
It was under one condition
I laid down my ammunition
And offered my bare hands in reply
But they were disgraced by your derision
They've been erased by your omission
And now you want to just say "hi"
And now you want to ask me why
Figure it out now
My little whisper
Becomes a shout
I'll be your one phone call
But I never said that I'd bail you out
If you could regret some
I might forget that I've been stung
3...2...1...
Countdown to explosion
Deep breaths of things I chose to forget
You've stolen the best of me
Now you've broken the rest of me
Big bang hit the center of my chest
Big bang hit the center of my heart
I gave you art and watched you
Tear it all apart
And now you want a new start
I see you've adapted my position
Paralyzed by indecision
Bleeding your thoughts through a hole
In your side
Well, every brush with the opposition
Only deepens the incision
So, make up your mind
Cause the stakes are getting high
Figure it out now
Are you in or are you out?
As much as I love you
I won't be a partner to your doubt
If you could be undone
Hell, I could say the war's been won
3...2...1...
Countdown to explosion
Figure it out now
Tell me what's this all about
Cause I want to bend you
I want to turn you inside out
If you could just give some
I would forgive the damage done
In 3...2...1...
You knew you'd been outdone
It's true you've been out sung
So why am I still numb?
When it's you who should be stunned
Just tell me you won't run
Tell me I could be the one
Countdown to what we become
Big Bang hit the center of the sky
Bombs fly on the 4th of July
The opening lyrics of Abby Ahmad's song "Big Bang" describe a pivotal moment in the singer's life, marked by an explosion in the sky that sparks a new sense of courage and determination within her. This moment serves as a catalyst for the singer, prompting her to let go of the past and move on to a new phase of her life. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been hurt by someone (likely a former partner) who has torn apart her creative work and left her feeling broken and numb. However, despite this pain, the singer is ready to stand up for herself and take control of her life.
Throughout the song, the singer challenges her former partner to make a decision: either commit to the relationship or leave it behind for good. She won't be a partner to someone who is paralyzed by indecision or unsure of their feelings, and she refuses to bail them out or forgive their past mistakes without a genuine effort to make things right. Despite the emotional intensity of the song, the singer also acknowledges a sense of regret and a desire for healing, indicating that there is still hope for reconciliation.
Overall, "Big Bang" is a powerful expression of emotional strength, resilience, and the power of pivotal moments to shift our perspective and propel us forward in life.
Line by Line Meaning
So the big bang
The unexpected event or incident took place
In the center of the sky
Occurred in the very core or heart of the event
Ignites a light
Inspires a bright idea or plan of action
In the pit of your mind's eye
Deep within the imagination or creativity of oneself
And you decide
The act of making a conscious choice
It's finally time to try
Determined to take a chance or risk
See the big bang
Take notice of the turning point in life
A new design
A fresh approach or outlook
For all I've left behind
Regarding everything that has been lost or forgotten
I don't have the time
Not willing to waste any more time or effort
To be trading
Not interested in a superficial exchange
Riddles for rhymes, babe
Playing word games or being dishonest won't be tolerated anymore
It was under one condition
Done only if a certain requirement is met
I laid down my ammunition
Stopped using weapons or tactics to attack
And offered my bare hands in reply
Was open and honest in communication
But they were disgraced by your derision
Received scorn or ridicule instead of respect
They've been erased by your omission
Forgotten or ignored due to the lack of action or attention
And now you want to just say "hi"
Attempting to reconnect with a casual greeting
And now you want to ask me why
Questioning the cause or reasons for the situation
Figure it out now
Realize the situation or come to a conclusion
My little whisper
A small idea or suggestion
Becomes a shout
Develops into a louder and more assertive approach
I'll be your one phone call
Offering help or support as a last resort
But I never said that I'd bail you out
Declining to provide an easy solution or fix
If you could regret some
If you were remorseful
I might forget that I've been stung
Forgiven and willing to move past the hurtful action
3...2...1...
The countdown to a significant event or decision
Countdown to explosion
Leading up to a dramatic or powerful result
Deep breaths of things I chose to forget
Recollecting past events that were intentionally overlooked
You've stolen the best of me
Taking away or harming the most valuable parts of oneself
Now you've broken the rest of me
Causing further damage or destruction to what is left
Big bang hit the center of my chest
The intense feeling of heartbreak or betrayal
Big bang hit the center of my heart
The emotional pain and devastation
I gave you art and watched you
Offered something special or meaningful and observed it being ruined
Tear it all apart
Destroy or dismantle it completely
And now you want a new start
Desiring to move past the pain and begin again
I see you've adapted my position
Copying a new mindset or way of dealing with things
Paralyzed by indecision
Unable to make a choice or take action due to fear or confusion
Bleeding your thoughts through a hole
Sharing deeply personal or vulnerable feelings
In your side
The source of pain or discomfort
Every brush with the opposition
Encounters with the opposing side or conflicting views
Only deepens the incision
Makes the wound or hurt even worse
So, make up your mind
Make a clear and final decision
Cause the stakes are getting high
The potential consequences or risks are increasing
Are you in or are you out?
Are you committed or not?
As much as I love you
Despite the feelings of affection
I won't be a partner to your doubt
Refusing to enable or tolerate insecurity or hesitation
If you could be undone
If you could undo the damage or negative consequences
Hell, I could say the war's been won
If you could fix the situation, everything could be okay
Tell me what's this all about
Explain the reasons or purpose behind everything
Cause I want to bend you
Wanting to change or influence the other party
I want to turn you inside out
To understand completely or make the other party vulnerable
Just tell me you won't run
To stay and face the consequences or resolve the issue
Tell me I could be the one
To offer love and support through the ordeal
Countdown to what we become
The outcome or transformation of the situation
Bombs fly on the 4th of July
An allusion to the celebration of American independence and the use of fireworks, implying the explosive and tumultuous nature of the relationship or situation
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