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His famous name still resonates with the classic sound of rockin’ Seattle grunge, but Peter Cornell (brother to Chris Cornell of Soundgarden and Audioslave) has found his true, edgier musical heart in New York City. Once settled in the Big Apple, Cornell hooked up with bassist/songwriter Keith Mannino (Shadowbox) and got to work on the vibrant, blistering, and emotionally resonant tracks that are the foundation of their groundbreaking new band Black Market Radio. The debut CD ‘Better Than A Killer is out now on Philadelphia based indie label Slugfest Records. The CD features 11 original tracks and one radio edit, showcasing the band’s unique hard rock sound.
Fast becoming a stand out track, ‘Big Stones’ is a great fit at rock radio, specialty rock shows and other select radio outlets around the country. MySpace Total Plays for the track has risen quickly to nearly 65,000.
Big Stones
Black Market Radio Lyrics
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The time of your life marches on...
You wouldn't know from the right thing...
'cause always 'till now you've been wrong...
About a \\"good thing\\"...
It's hard to walk away, without both feet
in the flame...
to walk, hard to walk away...
From a \\"good thing\\"...
The muse in your face is a good thing,
your lifetime for one lasting stand...
Once more 'round the block for
the right thing...
Until now your trips have all been bad...
With your \\"good thing\\"...
The lyrics of Black Market Radio's song "Big Stones" convey a message about the struggle to let go of something that seems to be good, but it is not necessarily the right thing for you. The first stanza suggests that the person is hiding behind something that may appear to be beneficial, but actually, it is a way of avoiding the challenges and experiences that life has to offer. The line "you wouldn't know from the right thing, 'cause always 'till now you've been wrong" indicates the person has been making poor choices, and they are not sure what the right thing is anymore.
In the second stanza, the lyrics illustrate the internal conflict of whether to stay in the comfortable situation or to move forward. It is tough to walk away from something that feels good, even if it is not the best thing for you. The repetition of "hard to walk away" reinforces the dilemma the person is experiencing. The final stanza captures the idea of the person's desired "good thing" and how they have been searching for it, but they have been unsuccessful. The line "once more 'round the block for the right thing" suggests that the person has been on this journey before, trying to find their ideal situation.
Overall, the song's message is about the difficulty of letting go of something that feels good but is not good for us. It is a universal theme that everyone can relate to at some point in their lives. The lyrics' poetic flair and the melody's catchy rhythm create a poignant and memorable narrative that showcases the band's musical prowess and lyrical ingenuity.
Line by Line Meaning
You hide from your life in a "good thing"...
You've been using something to hide from the problems in your life, and you consider it to be a "good thing".
The time of your life marches on...
Time continues to pass by, whether you're ready for it or not.
You wouldn't know from the right thing...
You've been making poor choices and therefore don't recognize what the right choice would be.
'cause always 'till now you've been wrong...
You've been consistently making mistakes up until this point.
About a "good thing"...
The "good thing" you've been hiding behind is causing you to miss out on other opportunities.
It's hard to walk away, without both feet in the flame...
Leaving the "good thing" behind is difficult and comes with risks.
Something's never change, 'til it's hard to walk, hard to walk away...
You've become so used to the "good thing" that it's now difficult to imagine life without it.
From a "good thing"...
Once again, the "good thing" is causing issues and making it difficult to move on.
The muse in your face is a good thing, your lifetime for one lasting stand...
You're infatuated with someone/something and view it as an opportunity for a long-term commitment.
Once more 'round the block for the right thing...
You're chasing something you believe is worth pursuing, even if it means taking another shot at it.
Until now your trips have all been bad...
Your past attempts at finding the "right thing" haven't been successful.
With your "good thing"...
Unfortunately, the "good thing" is still a factor in your decision-making process.
Contributed by Molly J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@holysinaa
tight song...i'm getting into this band...
@dragonclaws9367
Too bad it's 15 years old.
@thepandorica1
@@dragonclaws9367 never too late to listen to good music.