They played their first show on the roof of Joe's apartment building because no one would book them. Since then, they've been playing all over the city- in bars, basements, kitchens, and backyards.
The songs are about love, alienation, indecisiveness, comics, and high fives; they're singable, but mosh pits are common and welcome. A Big Ups show is a performance, but it's never an act.
Body Parts
Big Ups Lyrics
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We can see in here
But with lips and mouths
We can kiss and shout
Let's take our hands
And use them to feel
Then we can rest
And then we can heal
And carry the weight
Open yourself
Before it's too late
In these lyrics from Big Ups's song "Body Parts," the band reflects on the different ways that we experience and express ourselves as humans. The first two lines touch on the senses of sight and hearing, suggesting that these are passive ways of taking in information about the world without necessarily interacting with it. The next two lines contrast this with the active use of our mouths to both communicate with others and express ourselves loudly. The following lines suggest that we can use our hands to physically interact with the world and feel our way through life, ultimately leading to rest and healing. The final two lines urge the listener to be open to experiences and opportunities before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
With eyes and ears
With the power of our senses, we are able to perceive the world around us.
We can see in here
Our eyes and ears allow us to see and hear everything happening in our surroundings.
But with lips and mouths
Expressing ourselves verbally through our mouths and lips allows us to communicate and connect with others.
We can kiss and shout
Our lips and mouths allow us to show affection and love by kissing, and express emotions by shouting.
Let's take our hands
Our hands have the ability to create, touch, and feel, allowing us to connect and interact with the world around us.
And use them to feel
Feeling with our hands allows us to have a deeper connection with everything we touch.
Then we can rest
After using our hands and senses to engage with the world, we can take a break and recharge.
And then we can heal
Taking time to rest and recharge allows us to heal and recover from whatever we've been through.
And lets take our back
Our backs symbolize the strength we have to carry the weight of the world on our shoulders.
And carry the weight
We have the strength and resilience to take on the burdens and challenges of life.
Open yourself
In order to fully experience life and connect with others, we must be open and vulnerable.
Before it's too late
We must embrace openness and vulnerability before it becomes too late to truly connect with others and live a fulfilling life.
Writer(s): Amar Lal, Brendan Finn, Carlos Salguero Jr., Joe Galarraga
Contributed by Oliver M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Messofanego
When the vocals kick in, got a very early-Pixies vibe :)
Viviet
oh yeah i heard that too
mezmero69
The riff looks A LOT with Burzum "Erblickt des toschter des firmament"