Big Time
Nick Cohen Lyrics
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I've got to make it show, yeah
So much larger than life
I'm going to watch it growing
The place where I come from is a small town
They think so small
They use small words
I'm smarter than that
I worked it out
I've been stretching my mouth
To let those big words come right out
I've had enough, I'm getting out
To the city, the big big city
I'll be a big noise with all the big boys
There's so much stuff I will own
And I will pray to a big god
As I kneel in the big church
Big time
I'm on my way-I'm making it
Big time big time
I've got to make it show yeah
Big time big time
So much larger than life
Big time
I'm going to watch it growing
Big time
My parties all have big names
And I greet them with the widest smile
Tell them how my life is one big adventure
And always they're amazed
When I show them 'round my house, to my bed
I had it made like a mountain range
With a snow-white pillow for my big fat head
And my heaven will be a big heaven
And I will walk through the front door
Big time
I'm on my way-I'm making it
Big time big time
I've got to make it show-yeah
Big time big time
So much larger than life
I'm going to watch it growing
Big time big time
My car is getting bigger
Big time
My house is getting bigger
Big time
My eyes are getting bigger
Big time
And my mouth
Big time
My belly is getting bigger
Big time
And my bank account
Big time
Look at my circumstance
Big time
And the bulge in my big big big big big big big
The lyrics of Nick Cohen's "Big Time" talk about the singer's desire for success and growth beyond the limitations of his small town. He describes his ambition to be larger than life and to own all sorts of big things, from his parties to his car and bank account. The singer aims to leave his small-town background behind and achieve greatness in the big city, where he can impress people and live a life of luxury. The song critiques the narrow-mindedness and small-thinking of small towns and celebrates the self-made success of those who dare to dream big.
The song's chorus, "Big time, I'm on my way-I'm making it," is a powerful declaration of the singer's self-confidence and determination to achieve great things. He sees himself as destined for success and is not afraid to flaunt it. In contrast with the small town mentality, the singer's desires are larger than life, and he revels in the awe and admiration of others. The song's lyrics are both a celebration of ambition and success and a critique of the small-mindedness that often limits people's potential.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm on my way, I'm making it
I am confident in my progress towards success.
I've got to make it show, yeah
I need to demonstrate my success to others.
So much larger than life
My success is impressive and beyond ordinary expectations.
I'm going to watch it growing
I will observe and revel in my expanding success.
The place where I come from is a small town
I am from humble beginnings.
They think so small
People from my hometown have limited perspectives and expectations.
They use small words
My hometown's vocabulary and expressions are simplistic.
But not me
I am exceptional and aim for greater aspirations.
I'm smarter than that
I have greater intelligence and ability than my hometown's average.
I worked it out
I have planned and taken steps towards achieving success.
I've been stretching my mouth
I've been practicing and improving my communication skills.
To let those big words come right out
To impress others with my strong verbal abilities and comprehension of complex language.
I've had enough, I'm getting out
I am ready to leave my small town and discover success elsewhere.
To the city, the big big city
I am moving to the metropolis to achieve greater things.
I'll be a big noise with all the big boys
I will command attention and achieve status among the elite and successful individuals of the city.
There's so much stuff I will own
I will attain numerous possessions and wealth.
And I will pray to a big god
I will demonstrate my faith in a greater deity associated with my success.
As I kneel in the big church
I will worship in an impressive and grand place of worship.
My parties all have big names
I host events with prestigious individuals and guests.
And I greet them with the widest smile
I am very welcoming and friendly towards my guests.
Tell them how my life is one big adventure
I boast about my exciting and adventurous life.
And always they're amazed
People are impressed and fascinated by my achievements and experiences.
When I show them 'round my house, to my bed
I proudly show visitors my luxurious home and sleeping arrangements.
I had it made like a mountain range
My home is grand and has expansive features similar to a mountain range.
With a snow-white pillow for my big fat head
I have comfortable and expensive bedding, including a large pillow.
And my heaven will be a big heaven
My idea of paradise is a grand and impressive place.
And I will walk through the front door
I will enter into a grand entrance with pride and achievement.
My car is getting bigger
I am evolving and improving my possessions, including my vehicle.
My house is getting bigger
I am expanding and improving my home and living space.
My eyes are getting bigger
I am growing more ambitious and desirous for success.
And my mouth
I am becoming more outspoken and confident in my communication abilities.
My belly is getting bigger
I am becoming wealthier and more indulgent in my lifestyle.
And my bank account
I am accumulating more wealth and financial success.
Look at my circumstance
Look at my current success and impressive situation.
And the bulge in my big big big big big big big
And the grand size of my possessions and lifestyle.
Contributed by Michael V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.