Bigwig is a punk/thrash band from New Jersey, formed in 1995. They are comp… Read Full Bio ↴Bigwig is a punk/thrash band from New Jersey, formed in 1995. They are comprised of Jeff Powers (guitar), Zach (bass), Tom Petta (guitar/vocals), and latest most recent addition as of 2008 Rob Ferreira (drummer). Since their inception, they have gone through a number of line-up changes and have steadily gained popularity, having played with such bands as Pennywise, Strung Out, Less Than Jake, Blink-182, The Ataris, The Vandals, The Suicide Machines, Agnostic Front, Lagwagon, and Reel Big Fish.

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

Who Am I to Say
Bigwig Lyrics

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I know what your thinking responsibility scares you to death.
We'll this is the last time your ever gonna meet this mess again.
Why don't we talk about it I don't want to fight about it.
Hey who am I to say well I think you're acting a little out of line.
Hey what you gonna do when none of your friends will come back to you.
Some people say that life's a bitch but I'm not one of those.
It's what you make of it what you make of the path you choose.
Why don't we talk about it I don't want to fight about it.

Hey who am I to say well I think you're acting a little out of line.

Hey what you gonna do when none of your friends will come back to you.
Hey it's a beautiful day now go enjoy it while the time is right.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bigwig's song "Who Am I to Say" deal with the common theme of personal responsibility and the consequences of our actions. The opening lines suggest that responsibility can be intimidating, and that the singer is already familiar with their subject's reluctance to face it. The subsequent lines suggest that this encounter might be the last time they will meet with this "mess" again. The singer then invites the subject to talk about the issue, while emphasizing that they do not want to fight about it. The chorus repeats the singer's question of "who am I to say", suggesting that they do not necessarily have the answers, but they believe the subject is out of line. The concern that none of the subject's friends will return points to the loneliness that can result from neglecting personal relationships and personal responsibility.

The overall message of "Who Am I to Say" appears to be that everyone is responsible for their own lives and the choices they make, but these choices can have consequences on personal relationships. The song encourages us to take control of our lives, to talk about our problems, and to enjoy life while we can.

Line by Line Meaning

I know what your thinking responsibility scares you to death.
I understand your fear of responsibility and how it may be paralyzing you.

We'll this is the last time your ever gonna meet this mess again.
This situation causing distress won't be repeated in the future.

Why don't we talk about it I don't want to fight about it.
Let's have a conversation and avoid conflict.

Hey who am I to say well I think you're acting a little out of line.
I may not have authority over you, but I do think you may be crossing a boundary.

Hey what you gonna do when none of your friends will come back to you.
When your actions push away the people in your life, how will you handle the aftermath?

Some people say that life's a bitch but I'm not one of those.
Although many may have a negative mindset towards life, I refuse to have one.

It's what you make of it what you make of the path you choose.
The outcome of one's life is determined by the choices they make and how they choose to perceive them.

Why don't we talk about it I don't want to fight about it.
Reiterating that communication is key.

Hey who am I to say well I think you're acting a little out of line.
Restating that I may not have authority but I do have an opinion on your actions.

Hey what you gonna do when none of your friends will come back to you.
Repeating that losing connections due to one's actions is a possibility to consider.

Hey it's a beautiful day now go enjoy it while the time is right.
Encouraging the listener to appreciate the present moment and live in the now.

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