In A Big Country
Big Country were a new wave/alternative rock band which formed in Dunfermli… Read Full Bio ↴Big Country were a new wave/alternative rock band which formed in Dunfermline, Scotland in 1981. The band consisted of Stuart Adamson (vocals, guitar), Bruce Watson (guitar, vocals), Tony Butler (bass) and Mark Brzezicki (drums). Adamson was a former member of the Scottish punk band The Skids. The band was best known for using the device known as the "e-bow" to alter their guitars to sound like bagpipes. Despite having 15 Top 40 hits in the UK, the band has remained a one hit wonder in the US with their third single "In A Big Country". The band split in 2001 shortly after Adamson's suicide on December 16, 2001.

In A Big Country
Big Country Lyrics


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I've never seen you look like this without a reason
Another promise fallen through
Another season passes by you
I never took the smile away from anybody's face
And that's a desperate way to look
For someone who is still a child

In a big country dreams stay with you
Like a lover's voice fires the mountainside
Stay alive, here we go

I thought that pain and truth were things that really mattered
But you can't stay here with every single hope you had shattered
I'm not expecting to grow flowers in a desert
But I can live and breathe
And see the sun in wintertime

In a big country dreams stay with you
Like a lover's voice fires the mountainside
Stay alive

In a big country dreams stay with you
Like a lover's voice fires the mountainside
Stay alive

So take that look out of here it doesn't fit you
Because it's happened doesn't mean you've been discarded
Pull up your head off the floor, come up screaming
Cry out for everything you ever might have wanted
I thought that pain and truth were things that really mattered
But you can't stay here with every single hope you had shattered, see ya
I'm not expecting to grow flowers in a desert
But I can live and breathe
And see the sun in wintertime

In a big country dreams stay with you
Like a lover's voice fires the mountainside
Stay alive
Ha, ha

In a big country dreams stay with you
Like a lover's voice fires the mountainside
Stay alive

In a big country dreams stay with you




Like a lover's voice fires the mountainside
Stay alive

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Big Country's song In a Big Country, speak to the idea of holding onto dreams despite hardships and disillusionment. The first verse lays out a sense of disappointment and loss, as the singer describes a person who seems to have lost their spark, the smile, that used to light up their face. The chorus, "In a big country dreams stay with you, Like a lover's voice fires the mountainside, Stay alive," emphasizes the idea that holding onto one's dreams is crucial, even in the face of difficult times; they'll keep you alive and light a fire in your heart like a lover's voice calling out from the mountainside.


The second verse continues to explore the theme of pain and hope, with the singer acknowledging that while pain and truth may matter, people can't stay stuck in their disappointment and shattered hopes. They must find a way to move forward and find joy in living and existing despite the harsh conditions of the world. The bridge, "So take that look out of here it doesn't fit you, Because it's happened doesn't mean you've been discarded, Pull up your head off the floor, come up screaming, Cry out for everything you ever might have wanted," is powerful and encouraging, telling listeners to find their voice and push back against the negativity, to keep their dreams alive.


Overall, Big Country's song In a Big Country, is a powerful anthem about perseverance and the importance of holding onto one's dreams. It's a reminder that even when life is difficult, people can find ways to keep going, to find joy and happiness, and to stay true to themselves.


Line by Line Meaning

I've never seen you look like this without a reason
I notice a change in you and wonder the cause of it


Another promise fallen through
Another commitment unfulfilled


Another season passes by you
Another period elapses without change or progress


I never took the smile away from anybody's face
I have not been the cause of one's sadness or disappointment


And that's a desperate way to look
It is an unfavorable way to perceive the world


For someone who is still a child
For someone who is still naive


In a big country dreams stay with you
One's ambition and aspirations remain significant in a vast expanse


Like a lover's voice fires the mountainside
One's motivation echoes powerfully


Stay alive, here we go
Persist and carry on despite the challenges ahead


I thought that pain and truth were things that really mattered
I believed experiencing one's emotions and reality were crucial


But you can't stay here with every single hope you had shattered
You cannot remain stagnant or defeated when you are disappointed


I'm not expecting to grow flowers in a desert
I am not anticipating perfection in a flawed environment


But I can live and breathe
I can exist and persist


And see the sun in wintertime
And find hope and brightness, even in dark times


So take that look out of here it doesn't fit you
Reject that pessimistic outlook, it doesn't reflect who you are


Because it's happened doesn't mean you've been discarded
Your mistakes or failures don't define or belittle you


Pull up your head off the floor, come up screaming
Find your courage, your determination and fight with passion


Cry out for everything you ever might have wanted
Demand everything you wish for with all your might


Ha, ha
An expression of joy and celebration




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bruce Watson, Mark Brzezicki, Stuart Adamson, Tony Butler

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Philip Kassabian

An absolutely classic song by Squeeze.

Kanno Yoichi

I never saw you look like this without a reason
Another promise fallen through, another season passes by you
君をわけもなくこんな風に見つめた事なんてなかった
また約束が反故にされたまま、新しい季節が君のそばを過ぎていく

I never took the smile away from anybody's face
And that's a desperate way to look for someone who is still a child
誰かの顔から微笑を奪ったことなんてなかった
それはまだ子供のような純真さを求めて無我夢中だっただけさ

CHORUS:

In a big country dreams stay with you
Like a lover's voice fires the mountainside
Stay alive
この広大な大地では、夢は君とともにあるんだ
山の斜面を燃やし続ける恋人の声のように
どうかここで生き続けてほしい

I'm not expecting to grow flowers in the desert
But I can live and breathe and see the sun in wintertime
こんな砂漠の地では花が育つなんて期待してないよ
でもオレは生きて、息をして、冬のこんな季節にも太陽を浴びている

And in a big country, dreams stay with you
Like a lover's voice, fires the mountainside
Stay alive
この広大な大地では、夢は君とともにあるんだ
山の斜面を燃やし続ける恋人の声のように
どうかここで生き続けてほしい

I thought that pain and truth were things that really mattered
But you can't stay here with every single hope you had shattered
痛みと真実こそが今の君には本当に必要なこと
でも君がいくつもの小さな希望を持ち続けられなければ、ここで生きてはいけないよ

I'm not expecting to grow flowers in the desert
But I can live and breathe and see the sun in wintertime
こんな砂漠の地では花が育つなんて期待してないよ
でもオレは生きて、息をして、冬のこんな季節にも太陽を浴びている

And in a big country, dreams stay with you
Like a lover's voice, fires the mountainside
Stay alive
And in a big country, dreams stay with you
Like a lover's voice, fires the mountainside
Stay alive
この広大な大地では、夢は君とともにあるんだ
山の斜面を燃やし続ける恋人の声のように
どうかここで生き続けてほしい
この広大な大地では、夢は君とともにあるんだ
山の斜面を燃やし続ける恋人の声のように
どうかここで生き続けてほしい

So take that look out of here, it doesn't fit you
Because it's happened doesn't mean you've been discarded
Pull up your head off the floor, come up screaming
Cry out for everything you ever might have wanted
I thought that pain and truth were things that really mattered
But you can't stay here with every single hope you had shattered
君には都会暮らしは似合わないって、ここから見ていてわかるんだ
だって、ここでおきたことが君を見捨ててきたって意味にはならないから
フロアの中から飛び出してさ、大きな声で叫びにおいで
君が望んでたであろうすべてをそこにぶちまけるんだ
痛みと真実こそが今の君には本当に必要なこと
でも君がいくつもの小さな希望を持ち続けられなければ、ここで生きてはいけないよ

Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@KorumEmrys

I've never seen you look like this without a reason
Another promise fallen through
Another season passes by you
I never took the smile away from anybody's face
And that's a desperate way to look
For someone who is still a child
In a big country dreams stay with you
Like a lover's voice fires the mountainside
Stay alive, here we go
I thought that pain and truth were things that really mattered
But you can't stay here with every single hope you had shattered
I'm not expecting to grow flowers in a desert
But I can live and breathe
And see the sun in wintertime
In a big country dreams stay with you
Like a lover's voice fires the mountainside
Stay alive
In a big country dreams stay with you
Like a lover's voice fires the mountainside
Stay alive
So take that look out of here it doesn't fit you
Because it's happened doesn't mean you've been discarded
Pull up your head off the floor, come up screaming
Cry out for everything you ever might have wanted
I thought that pain and truth were things that really mattered
But you can't stay here with every single hope you had shattered, see ya
I'm not expecting to grow flowers in a desert
But I can live and breathe
And see the sun in wintertime
In a big country dreams stay with you
Like a lover's voice fires the mountainside
Stay alive
Ha, ha
In a big country dreams stay with you
Like a lover's voice fires the mountainside
Stay alive
In a big country dreams stay with you
Like a lover's voice fires the mountainside
Stay alive



All comments from YouTube:

@helencrosbie9144

I am nudging 70 years of age and this song makes me feel alive to this day. I just love it 💕💕💕💕 powerful stuff 👌

@dontatme7

Yay 🎉

@DamianL

<3

@navigatorjack6969

I am 64.I was in the Marine corp stationed at MCAGCC in 29 Palms Calif when this song came out.Different and better world then.

@eightyfan02

R.I.P Stuart Adamson................Thank you for leaving us this hit song (it will live forever my friend !)

@passurlamer

👍

@larrykinnard

Not to mention the music he played with the Skids as well!

@FxgB1986

This song is 40 years old and still sounds fresh.

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