Big Blonde
Aidan Moffat & The Best-Ofs Lyrics
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When a big blonde caught my eye
I was staring into space just gazing and by she strode
And I let slip a little sigh
It took another second or two for it to click
That that big blonde was you
And I gaped and goggled my gaze could not unstick
And I was thinking of forever
And I was wondering why your mine
And I hope whatever happens we′ll be fine
Then fate threw a curious surprise into my vista
Shuffling by my ardent peepers
If it wasn't for the walk I′m sure I would have missed her
One of my heart's former keepers
And confident I was my heart was sadly struck
By an absence of attraction
I took off and with a promise I could not give a fuck
I didn't fancy her one fraction
And I briefly felt embarassed about the way I used to feel
And at least these days I know that love is real
And I hope that we′re forever
And I′m wondering why you're mine
Whatever happens darling we′ll be fine
The song "Big Blonde" by Aidan Moffat & The Best-Ofs tells a story of the singer's encounter with a big peroxided blonde woman who catches his eye. He recounts how he was sitting in his car in a garage on Woodlands Road, lost in thought when the woman passes by, causing him to take a second look. He describes his gaze as intently staring, and how he felt like he had fallen for her anew. The singer then expresses his thoughts of forever with her and wonders why she is his. However, fate throws him a curveball when he spots one of his exes walking by. He recognizes the woman but feels no attraction to her, which prompts him to reflect on how he used to feel about her before moving on to his current love interest. Despite this momentary hiccup, the singer remains hopeful that his current relationship will last and that they will be fine no matter what happens.
The lyrics describe the singer's emotions as he expresses his feelings for the woman he sees in passing—admiring her for her beauty and strength. The lyrics also convey a feeling of uncertainty and doubt about the relationship but with hope and optimism. The song's choice of words and tone suggests the singer's vulnerability and honesty with his emotions. The melody is slow, and the singer's delivery is conversational, which adds to the authenticity of the message.
Line by Line Meaning
I was sitting in the car in a garage on Woodlands Road
I was parked in a garage on Woodlands Road, lost in thought
When a big blonde caught my eye
When a tall, blonde woman caught my attention
I was staring into space just gazing and by she strode
I was deep in thought when she walked by me
And I let slip a little sigh
I couldn't help but let out a small sigh
It took another second or two for it to click
It took me a moment to realize who she was
That that big blonde was you
That the tall, blonde woman was actually you
And I gaped and goggled my gaze could not unstick
I couldn't take my eyes off of you
As though I fell for you a new
As if I was falling in love with you all over again
And I was thinking of forever
I was thinking about spending my life with you
And I was wondering why your mine
I was wondering why you chose to be with me
And I hope whatever happens we′ll be fine
I hope that no matter what, we will be okay
Then fate threw a curious surprise into my vista
Fate then threw me a strange surprise
Shuffling by my ardent peepers
Walking by my eager eyes
If it wasn't for the walk I′m sure I would have missed her
If she hadn't walked by me, I may not have noticed her
One of my heart's former keepers
She was someone I used to care for deeply
And confident I was my heart was sadly struck
Surprisingly, I felt no attraction towards her
By an absence of attraction
I didn't feel drawn to her at all
I took off and with a promise I could not give a fuck
I left the situation, not caring about a promise I made
I didn't fancy her one fraction
I wasn't even slightly interested in her
And I briefly felt embarassed about the way I used to feel
I felt ashamed of how I used to feel about her
And at least these days I know that love is real
At least I now know what real love feels like
And I hope that we′re forever
And I hope that our love lasts forever
And I′m wondering why you're mine
And I'm still wondering why you chose me
Whatever happens darling we′ll be fine
No matter what happens, we will be okay
Writer(s): Aidan John Moffat
Contributed by James T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
monochrome1990
This is my new favorite song, I can't get enough! Thank you Aidan! Please come back to New York!
Michael Spittal
Bloody brilliant song. I'm definitely going to have to purchase this album :) Chemikal Underground records are so cool.
Gregor Milligan
You are a fucking hero. What a tune too. Love the album.
paul elliott
Arab Strap very good
Aidan knocks this one out of the fucking park
Awesome stuff
arkadiusz
Fucking hero indeed ! ! !! ! ! <3
tmtation
perfect.
ali faulds
ha ha aidan john moffat you are pure magic oh and also your beard is good :D
mystery guest
and again, this is fackin ticketty boo đź‘Śđź‘Ś
Kleefstra Bros
fuck'n brilliant
keasyman
I'd really like to go for a pint with you big fella. You'd be a gid laugh.