The Anonymous Band from Burlington, NC has turned into… a BIG Something. A … Read Full Bio ↴The Anonymous Band from Burlington, NC has turned into… a BIG Something. A new name and new direction for this 6 piece rock ensemble was only natural after some significant lineup changes and the recording of their newest album with critically acclaimed producer John Custer. Lets just call this eleven song saga their BIG debut.

The sound is BIG and clearly the work of some talented musicians, but its hard to describe exactly what they’re doing as a whole, hence the name: BIG Something. Between the shredding guitars, mesmerizing saxophones, tasteful keys, vocals and synthesizers, there’s an infectious groove and energy that holds it all together over a journey through several different genres and influences. But what really makes this album special is the songs themselves. They are catchy and charming, layered and soulful, with colorful characters that embody the best and worst in us all. One listen will lead to many and you'll realize you've discovered that BIG Something.

Wildfire
Big Something Lyrics

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You can follow if you want to,
Does anybody really ever know the way?
How it's coming from every direction?
The information burnin' the days all away.
It's burnin' the days all away.
Now we both thought it was a real thing,
We both thought it was the right . Way,
The wildfire's burnin',

Hurtin' so much every day.
But you can only circle the flame for
So long until you burn up and fade away
You can only circle,
You can only circle,
Oh, the world is turnin',
The fire is burnin',
The world is turnin',
The fire is burnin',
Woah, it hits me,
Woah, it hits me,
Woah, it hits me,
Woah, it hits me,
(Break)
Now all the sky is on fire,
Air so thick you waste away,
A thousand acres burnin',
When I think there was foul play.
You know the same years go by like killing
Time, still trippin' on the same old thing.
But you can only circle the flame for
So long until you burn up and fade away.
You can only circle,
Yeah, you can only circle,
Well, The fire is burnin',
The world is turnin',
The fire is burnin',
The world is turnin',
The fire is burnin' (burnin'),
The world is turnin',

The fire is burnin'.
"Vocal end, beginning of instrumental outros"

Overall Meaning

The song "Wildfire" by Big Something is a commentary on the nature of information overload in modern times. The lyrics suggest that despite the availability and ease of accessing information, it can be overwhelming and ultimately destructive. The first verse asks the question of whether anyone really knows the way, as information comes from every direction and burns away the days. The couple in the song both thought they had the real thing and were on the right path, but the wildfire of conflicting information and opinions leaves them hurting every day. The chorus repeats the idea that you can only circle the flame for so long before burning up and fading away.

The second verse paints a picture of a world on fire, with the air thick and a thousand acres burning. The singer suggests that there may have been foul play involved, but ultimately acknowledges that time keeps moving on and people get stuck on the same old things. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the fire burning and the world turning. The instrumental outro lets the music speak for itself, fading out with a sense of urgency and chaos.

Line by Line Meaning

You can follow if you want to,
You have the option to follow, but it doesn't guarantee that you'll reach your destination.

Does anybody really ever know the way?
No one truly knows the way in life.

How it's coming from every direction?
The sources of information are coming from all directions and can be overwhelming.

The information burnin' the days all away.
The overwhelming amount of information is causing time to go by quickly.

It's burnin' the days all away.
The overwhelming amount of information is causing time to go by quickly.

Now we both thought it was a real thing,
We both believed it was a genuine experience.

We both thought it was the right way,
We both believed it was the correct path to take.

The wildfire's burnin',
The intense situation is causing distress.

Hurtin' so much every day.
The situation is causing emotional pain every day.

But you can only circle the flame for so long until you burn up and fade away
You can only stay in a difficult situation for so long before it consumes and overwhelms you.

You can only circle,
You can only stay in the same situation for so long before it becomes limiting.

Oh, the world is turnin',
The world continues to move and evolve.

The fire is burnin',
The intense situation is still ongoing.

Woah, it hits me,
The overwhelming intensity of the situation is hitting me emotionally.

Now all the sky is on fire,
The situation has escalated to a point where it has become widespread and intense.

Air so thick you waste away,
The air is so thick and heavy that it is overwhelming and draining.

A thousand acres burnin',
The situation has expanded and is causing widespread destruction.

When I think there was foul play.
The situation may have been caused by intentional harm.

You know the same years go by like killing Time, still trippin' on the same old thing.
Time continues to pass while the situation remains the same and unresolved, causing frustration.

Well, The fire is burnin',
The intense situation is still ongoing.

The world is turnin',
The world continues to move and evolve.

The fire is burnin' (burnin'),
The intense situation is still ongoing.

The world is turnin',
The world continues to move and evolve.

The fire is burnin'.
The intense situation is still ongoing.

Contributed by Jacob K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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