Big Bubbles No Troubles
Ellis Beggs & Howard Lyrics


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Well, Mary′s been-a-livin' on the second floor
Now it′s been three months
She can't pay the rent no more
She goes to work early in the morning
The lift don't work
No, the lift don′t work no more

Life ain′t nothing but a bubble
Life ain't nothing but a bubble

I was my clothes in muddy waters
I lay myself on a plate to dry for you, baby
I feel the pain, the first incision
Baby, don′t you ask me why

Life ain't nothing but a bubble
Life ain′t nothing but trouble

Never mind if you suffer from a bleeding heart
Ain't nothing in the world gonna tear you apart (life)
I wrap my wings in cellophane afraid that I may fly away again
Big bubbles, no troubles

You can′t go walking in the park after dark
Afraid there'll be a man with a bite bigger than his bark (no, no)

I was my clothes in muddy waters
I lay myself on a plate to dry for you, baby
I feel the pain, the first incision
Baby, why do you ask me why?
Tell me now

Life ain't nothing but a bubble
Life ain′t nothing but a bubble
Eeh, eeh





Life ain′t nothing but a bubble

Overall Meaning

The song "Big Bubbles No Troubles" by ELLIS BEGGS & HOWARD is a commentary on the transience of life and the persistence of problems that people face throughout their lives. The lyrics describe a woman named Mary who is struggling to make ends meet and pay her rent, as well as the singer himself who is doing laundry in dirty water and feeling the pain of life's difficulties. The phrase "life ain't nothing but a bubble" is a metaphor for the fleeting nature of life and how everything can burst or disappear at any moment.


The song's lyrics are meant to convey a sense of resilience in the face of adversity, with the chorus repeating the phrase "big bubbles, no troubles" as a way of saying that the singer will continue to persevere through difficult times. The use of vivid imagery such as muddy waters and incisions along with the haunting melody of the song creates a powerful emotional imagery for the listener, evoking feelings of struggle, courage and ultimately hope.


The overall meaning of the song can be interpreted in a variety of ways depending on the listener's own experiences and perspective. However, one thing that is clear is that the song encourages listeners to keep going regardless of the obstacles they face in their lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, Mary's been-a-livin' on the second floor
Mary has been living on the second floor of a building


Now it's been three months
It has been three months since Mary has been living on the second floor


She can't pay the rent no more
Mary is unable to pay the rent anymore


She goes to work early in the morning
Mary wakes up early in the morning to go to work


The lift don't work
The elevator is not working


No, the lift don't work no more
The elevator has stopped working permanently


Life ain't nothing but a bubble
Life is fleeting and temporary


I was my clothes in muddy waters
I wash my clothes in dirty water


I lay myself on a plate to dry for you, baby
I dry myself on a plate for you


I feel the pain, the first incision
I feel the pain of the first cut


Baby, don't you ask me why
Baby, please don't ask why


Never mind if you suffer from a bleeding heart
It doesn't matter if you have a broken heart


Ain't nothing in the world gonna tear you apart (life)
Nothing in the world will destroy you completely


I wrap my wings in cellophane afraid that I may fly away again
I protect myself from flying away again by wrapping my wings in cellophane


Big bubbles, no troubles
Everything is good and easy


You can't go walking in the park after dark
It's not safe to walk in the park at night


Afraid there'll be a man with a bite bigger than his bark (no, no)
Afraid of encountering someone dangerous in the park


Life ain't nothing but a bubble
Life is fleeting and temporary


Eeh, eeh
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Writer(s): S. Ellis, N. Beggs, A. Howard

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@losbreuos2523

Still wonderful

@marimicia7876

Beautiful song!!
Who's listening in 2022??

@stevesargent8731

me!🙂

@doctorwhizz9070

Saw them support The Adventures in 1988 at Town & Country Club….

@wim8210

Me also

@nickpatten5263

Definitely. A great track from a great album.

@ArnfinnRian

I am. Have to now, they pulled it off Spotify.

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@suzannezoubeck5216

Thanks for posting! 35 years old and news to me. I'd buy this. ❤☮🌎

@sanderooij

Epic!

@darkspy666

A vastly underrated track!

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