In 2021, Bell pleaded guilty to attempted child endangerment and subsequently relocated to Mexico to reestablish his public image.
BIG SHOT
Drake Bell Lyrics
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And the elevators broken down.
So I walk up the stairs.
No one cares about the rent.
When you're paying as little as me.
Dirty dishes and a stain on my shirt.
I eat alone and I'm out of work.
So tell me what did you think.
Just been going by a different name.
What a waste.
But I'm coming back to say:
I'm no big shot, big town, big money.
Off to buy a jet, fly it all around the country.
Sometimes when the weather's right.
I sail it to the ocean stay overnight.
'Cause I went for broke.
Since the last time we spoke.
Now I'm coming back here to say.
Everything is going my way.
I grab the bus from the damp hotel.
I grab things and I'm ready to sell.
That I'll want out of time.
All the things that I loved.
All the memories that use to be mine.
They're gone, yeah, I've thrown them away.
They're gone, and I'm going to mess up today.
Will you ask another day?
What a waste.
Well I'm coming back to say:
I'm no big shot, big town, big money.
Off to buy a jet, fly it all around the country.
Sometimes when the weathers right.
I sail it to the ocean stay overnight.
'Cause I went for broke.
Since the last time we spoke.
Now I'm coming back here to say.
Everything is going my way.
Well, everything is going my way.
Big shot, big town, big money.
Off to buy a jet, fly it all around the country.
Sometimes when the weathers right.
I sail it to the ocean stay overnight.
'Cause I went for broke.
Since the last time we spoke.
Now I'm coming back here to say.
Everything...
Everything is going my way!!
The lyrics of Drake Bell's song Big Shot describe the struggles of a young man who has fallen on hard times. He lives in a single room in a run-down part of town, and the elevator's broken down so he has to climb the stairs. The rent is low, but he's out of work and eats alone. He's the same person he's always been, but he's going by a different name. He feels like it's a waste, but he's not giving up. He's determined to make a comeback, and he's been working hard to change his circumstances. He's no big shot with big money and a jet, but he's proud of his achievements and is coming back to say that everything is going his way.
The song explores the theme of resilience and the power of perseverance. Despite his struggles, the young man in the song refuses to give up on his dreams. He's willing to work hard, go broke, and make sacrifices to achieve his goals. He's committed to turning his life around and proving to everyone that he's capable of success. In this way, the song is an ode to the human spirit and the potential for growth and transformation.
Line by Line Meaning
Single room in a cheap part of town.
I live in a small, inexpensive apartment in an area that is not very affluent.
And the elevators broken down.
The elevator is not functional.
So I walk up the stairs.
Therefore, I must climb the stairs to get to my apartment.
No one cares about the rent.
The rent is so low that no one thinks about it.
When you're paying as little as me.
This is because I pay very little to live here.
Dirty dishes and a stain on my shirt.
I have not had a chance to wash my dishes and have a stain on my clothing.
I eat alone and I'm out of work.
I have no job and eat meals by myself.
So tell me what did you think.
What was your impression of my situation?
I'm the same, haven’t changed.
I am still the same person I was before.
Just been going by a different name.
But I have been using a different name lately.
I'm no big shot, big town, big money.
I am not wealthy or influential in any way.
Off to buy a jet, fly it all around the country.
Contrary to popular belief, I am not buying a private jet to travel across the nation.
Sometimes when the weather's right.
However, if the weather is perfect, I might spend the night on my boat.
I sail it to the ocean stay overnight.
I will sail my boat out into the ocean and will stay there overnight.
'Cause I went for broke.
This is because I took a chance and risked everything.
Since the last time we spoke.
Since the last time we talked, I have taken a big financial risk.
Now I'm coming back here to say.
But now I am returning to tell you that things are going well for me.
Everything is going my way.
In fact, everything is working out great for me currently.
I grab the bus from the damp hotel.
I take the bus from a hotel that is humid.
I grab things and I'm ready to sell.
I quickly gather my belongings, ready to sell them.
That I'll want out of time.
Things that I will not need anymore anyway.
All the things that I loved.
These things are possessions that used to mean something to me.
All the memories that use to be mine.
Also, I have let go of the memories that were once mine.
They're gone, yeah, I've thrown them away.
All of these possessions and memories are gone now as I have decided to get rid of them.
They're gone, and I'm going to mess up today.
I got rid of my belongings, and I will probably make some mistakes today.
Will you ask another day?
However, will you still care to ask about me later on?
Everything is going my way!!
Because my fortunes have turned around, and everything is working out well for me.
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