In A Big Country
Big Country Lyrics
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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
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
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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Forever MPH
1983 - Loved this song!!!
Haya Lavi
very nice song....
MINH-TAM Pham
Thanks for this video and the song.
Larry Wilson
Single version.
Rasta Fonz
5/7/21 NO FRIENDS!!!