The music video for "Big Mistake" was directed by Alison Maclean and filmed in Barcelona, Spain. It features Imbruglia walking through the streets of Barcelona while being pursued by a male suitor, and begins with her walking, oblivious to things that are happening around her. Meanwhile, the man follows her down the street with a bouquet of flowers. While in pursuit of Imbruglia, several obstacles prevent him from reaching her. The video concludes with her riding away from her suitor in the back of a stranger's red pickup truck. The video was inspired by the traffic accident scene in Jean-Luc Godard's film Week End.
06. Big Mistake
Natalie Imbruglia Lyrics
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and there's mud on your face
Don't ya think it's time we re-investigate this situation?
Put some fruit on your plate
You've forgotten how it started.
Close your eyes
think of all the bubbles of love we made,
and you're down on your knees
Oh don't come crawlin'
and you lie by my feet.
what a big mistake.
I see you fallin'
got a buzz in my head
and my flowers are dead.
Can't figure out a way to rectify this situation.
I don't believe what you said
you forgotten how it started
Close your eyes
think of all the bubbles of love we made
and you're down on your knees
it's too late.
Oh don't come crawlin'
and you lie by my feet.
what a big mistake.
I see you fallin'
I could sting like a bee.
Careful how you treat me
baby I don't think I'll accept your sorry invitation.
Close the door as you leave
and you cry over me.
I can't wait.
I feel you stallin'
and you try to reach me.
What a big mistake.
I hear you calling.
(Chorus)
In Natalie Imbruglia's song "Big Mistake", the singer is addressing a former lover who has made a grave error in their relationship. The lyrics suggest that the relationship became strained because the couple forgot how it started and did not nurture it properly. The singer implies that the former lover is trying to crawl back into their life, but it is too late to rectify the situation. The imagery of mud on the lover's face and dead flowers indicate a lack of effort and care in the relationship, and the singer is no longer willing to accept their apologies.
The chorus of the song repeats the catchphrase "what a big mistake", emphasizing the magnitude of the error made in the relationship. The use of the phrase "bubbles of love" suggests that the relationship may have started with passion and excitement, but the couple failed to maintain it. The singer tells the former lover to "close the door as you leave", indicating that they are ready to move on and are not interested in reconciling.
Overall, this song expresses the regret and disappointment of a failed relationship and the realization that it is time to move on. The imagery and repetition of phrases effectively convey the mood of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
There's no sign on the gate
The situation is unclear or undefined.
and there's mud on your face
You've made mistakes or errors that are visible to others.
Don't ya think it's time we re-investigate this situation?
It's time to re-examine the situation and find a new approach to it.
Put some fruit on your plate
Take care of your basic needs to refresh and energize yourself.
You've forgotten how it started.
You've lost sight of the original purpose or intention.
Close your eyes think of all the bubbles of love we made,
Remember the happy moments and positive experiences we shared.
and you're down on your knees it's too late.
You've reached a point of no return and can't fix the situation anymore.
Oh don't come crawlin' and you lie by my feet.
Don't try to win me over with insincere apologies, I won't fall for it.
what a big mistake.
It was a serious error or miscalculation.
I see you fallin' got a buzz in my head and my flowers are dead.
You're in trouble or approaching a downfall, and I feel nothing but negative emotions towards you.
Can't figure out a way to rectify this situation.
I can't find a solution or way to fix the problem.
I don't believe what you said you forgotten how it started
I don't trust your words or actions, and you lost sight of the original reason or goal.
Close your eyes think of all the bubbles of love we made and you're down on your knees it's too late.
Again, reflecting on the positive experiences won't change the fact that it's too late to rectify the situation.
Oh don't come crawlin' and you lie by my feet. what a big mistake.
I won't be fooled by insincere apologies or attempts to win me over, and it was a serious error or miscalculation.
I see you fallin' I could sting like a bee.
I notice you're struggling, and I could hurt you in return.
Careful how you treat me baby I don't think I'll accept your sorry invitation.
Be careful in how you interact with me, as I won't accept an insincere apology or attempt to make up.
Close the door as you leave and you cry over me. I can't wait.
As you leave, don't try to win me over with fake tears, and I can't wait for you to be gone.
I feel you stallin' and you try to reach me. What a big mistake.
I sense that you're hesitating and trying to make up, but it was a big mistake.
I hear you calling. (Chorus)
You may be trying to communicate with me, but I won't respond or listen to you anymore.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: MARK GOLDENBERG, NATALIE IMBRUGLIA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
EDIT WIN DOWS
Who is this 'with this michevious, fun, racey energy?'
Nat seems to 'revel' in that exact, outdoor setting,'
They say its not the company its the 'atmosphere' a club can bring. Something about a 'welcome you up' dance floor, dance areas can seem more 'enticing' in some night out bars, some just ooze 'swirl onto me,'
Isn't she like that perfect 'let's all go out celebrate, and drink' compodray?
Berry music well captured and captivated!!!!!!!!
Hannibal Lecter
Mi amor platónico... Y con los años más bella si cabe... Su voz sigue siendo espectacular... ❤️
Adriano Matos
Topou que shwooooo que bandaaa lindaaa
Richard Jones
knows how to work and have fun with a crowd absolutely superb
Richard Jones
looking amazing and sounding even better than ever wow
Richard Jones
any idea what the guitar effect is pre chorus almost sounds like a shortened wah i know it is used in the rest of the song in parts
Berry Music
Yes, great!
Blues and Rock
Grandiose, Nat rocks!
DMSProduktions
Lookin' good Natalie!
Genaro Leal
MI VERDADERO AMOR, MI AMADA ES ITALIANA_AUSTRALIANA, LA FLOR MÁS BELLA
Berry Music
Cheers!