Big Sky
Lou Reed Lyrics

Big sky, big sky holding up the sun
The vast sky remains an integral part of the universe by propping up the sun on its shoulders.

Big sky, big sky holding up the moon
The immense sky continues to play a significant role by holding the moon with its strength.

Big sky holding down the sea
The enormity of the sky overpowers the vastness of the sea and subdues its might.

But it can't hold us down anymore
Despite the sky's supremacy over everything beneath it, it has no control over us humans anymore.

Big sky holding up the stars
The vast sky also supports the stars that glow and shimmer in the dark spaces within its boundaries.

Big sky holding Venus and Mars
The expansive sky even encompasses and clasps the neighboring planets Venus and Mars securely within its domain.

Big sky catch you in a jar
The wide-open sky offers an illusion of capturing everything inside it, but it's not possible to capture everything that lies within its grasp.

But it can't hold us down anymore
Regardless of the sky's vastness and extensive reach, it cannot control or hold back humanity anymore.

Big sky, big enormous place
The sky is a vast, endless space that's bigger than anything else that exists.

Big wind blow all over the place
The voluminous amounts of wind and air currents flow all over the sky, causing open spaces and movements.

Big storm wrecking havoc and waste
The severe storms and winds in the sky could cause destruction, chaos, and loss.

But it can't hold us down anymore
Humanity has outgrown the sky's power and influence, and it no longer restrains us from achieving our goals.

Ooohhh, big goals, big ambitious goals
Humans aspire to achieve more significant goals and grander ambitions than ever before in history.

Big talk, talking till I fold
People talk passionately about their dreams and aspirations until they can push past their limits and achieve them.

Big wind talking through torrential love
The extensive air currents in the sky carry messages of love and hope to people everywhere.

But it can't hold us down anymore
The sky might convey messages of change and progress, but it no longer holds people back from achieving them.

Big sin, big sin, big original sin
Humans have been committing significant transgressions throughout their history, starting with Adam and Eve's original sin.

Paradise where I've never been
Even though the concept of paradise exists, humans have never been able to reach it or attain its level of perfection.

Big snake break the skin
The snake in the garden of Eden, often depicted as significant or enormous, ultimately caused Adam and Eve's transgression.

But you can't hold us down anymore
Despite the shame and guilt of original sin, humans have progressed beyond it and are no longer defined by it like their ancestors were.

A big house holds a family
The vastness of a big house could hold an entire family within its walls.

A big room it holds you and me
A large room could hold two people, and they would still be lost in the emptiness and open spaces around them.

It's a big mess and baby makes three
When a baby comes along, everything could turn into a big mess, and the parents must adjust and adapt to the new addition in their lives.

But you can't hold us down anymore
Regardless of the physical space they reside in or the amount of money they have— nothing can restrict and control humans like they used to.

Big news, they're out of their heads
People tend to lose their minds over significant news events, often causing them to act irrationally.

Big-big-big news, let's fuck them instead
With significant news events come significant reactions and the potential for people to retaliate in unexpected and disastrous ways.

There's a big joke did they think we were monks
People in power often make foolish assumptions about humanity, thinking they could control people the way they would control monks.

But they can't hold us down anymore
People are informed and knowledgeable enough to resist restrictions and censorship from people who try to wield power over them.

A big doll big enormous eyes
Dolls with huge, exaggerated expressions create a sense of wonder and awe in people, especially young ones.

Big love holds you in a vise
Love's power and influence could be overwhelming, almost like a powerful grip that refuses to let go.

A big man who cut them down to size
The image of a physically vast man cutting down a doll to size paints a picture of balance and restoration of power dynamics.

They can't hold us down anymore
No one has the power or influence to hold people down and restrict them anymore.

Oh, big doll, big enormous eyes
The image of a big doll with huge, exaggerated expressions inspires a sense of amazement or curiosity.

Big love holds you in a vise
The power of love could be both bolstering and restricting, like a powerful grip that refuses to let go.

A big man who cut them down to size, ah
A physical or metaphorical giant who reduces people or things to size, creating a sense of balance and order in relationships.

They can't hold us down anymore
Regardless of the power dynamics or people's perception, no one can control or restrict humanity anymore.

Oh oh, big sky
The vastness of the sky is awe-inspiring and compelling that transcends human perception.

Big sky
The sky is a vast, boundless space that's limitless and infinite.

Big sky
The sky or the universe is a powerful entity that could hold everything within its grasp.

Ah, they can't hold us down anymore
Despite people's attempts to restrict and control others' freedom, humans have grown beyond their reach, and nothing could stop them from achieving their aspirations.