Their 4th album, Reclamation, was released on February 7, 2006 by Fearless Records.
Discography:
Self-titled 7" - 1996
Un-Mery Melodies - 1997
Stay Asleep - 1999
Invitation To Tragedy - 2001
Reclamation - 2006
Sink Or Swim
Bigwig Lyrics
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I keep the questions in my mind the time is changing with the tide.
It's never too late don't put it all aside.
Don't become the one you hate.
So sink or swim you make the call.
Give way to one give way to them all.
And they'll all come crumbling down.
All those times did you know you really had a choice.
Don't sell yourself short.
Your better off without it you're better than before.
Now this mess becomes too much at a time.
It's always on my mind and there's not a place to hide.
Don't let it go don't put it all aside,
To watch everything collide.
In the song "Sink or Swim" by Bigwig, the lyrics describe the emotional struggle of feeling sick and like you have to conform to society's expectations. The singer encourages the listener to keep their questions and individuality alive, and to not become the person that they hate. They are faced with a decision, to sink or swim, and must give way to one or give way to them all. It is a warning that if they do not stay true to themselves, everything will come crumbling down.
The chorus shows the consequences of not being true to oneself. Throughout life, there may have been times when the listener's voice was not heard and they did not feel like they had a choice. However, they should not sell themselves short because they are better off without the pressure to conform. Despite the mess that may surround them, it is important to not put their values aside and watch everything around them collide.
Overall, the song is a call to action for individuals to not compromise their beliefs and to stay authentic to themselves. It is a warning that conforming to expectations may seem easier, but in the end, it will lead to a loss of identity and everything falling apart.
Line by Line Meaning
So you're sick and you feel like you've got to stay in line.
You're feeling unwell and pressured to conform to societal expectations.
I keep the questions in my mind the time is changing with the tide.
I'm constantly questioning how things are evolving and changing in general.
It's never too late don't put it all aside.
It's never too late to make positive changes, so don't ignore them.
Don't become the one you hate.
Don't let your negative feelings towards others consume you and turn you into someone you dislike.
So sink or swim you make the call.
You have to make a choice - either take a risk or play it safe.
Give way to one give way to them all.
Once you start compromising your beliefs, it becomes easier to continue doing so.
And they'll all come crumbling down.
Eventually, your compromises will lead to negative consequences.
All the times that no one heard your voice.
You've been ignored and unheard in the past.
All those times did you know you really had a choice.
Even though it may have seemed like you didn't have any options, you did.
Don't sell yourself short.
Don't underestimate or undervalue yourself.
Your better off without it you're better than before.
You'll be better off without certain negative influences or situations, and you'll feel like an improved version of yourself.
Now this mess becomes too much at a time.
The situation has become overwhelming and chaotic.
It's always on my mind and there's not a place to hide.
It's constantly on my mind and I can't escape it.
Don't let it go don't put it all aside,
Don't ignore the situation and let it get worse.
To watch everything collide.
To witness the negative consequences of ignoring the problem.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN CRADDOCK, ROBERT PELOSI, ROBERT MICHAEL PELONI
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