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Pearls are a three-piece band from Melbourne, Australia. They have been together since the start of 2011, releasing the split 7" single At Home With You in May on Glaswegian label RE:PEATER Records.

Since 2011 Pearls have had the pleasure of supporting international acts such as Sons & Daughters (UK) and Marnie Stern (Kill Rock Stars – USA), in addition to performances for Melbourne Music Week, The Thousands and Melbourne Fringe Festival.

Pearls have also shared the stage with great local acts Lost Animal, Total Control, New War, The Ancients, Peak Twins, Super Wild Horses, ZOND, Fabulous Diamonds, Brous and Teeth & Tongue.

Recently, Pearls were hand picked by Warner Australia to contribute a recording of The Standells classic Dirty Water’ for a special album commemorating the 40th anniversary of classic garage/psych comp Nuggets.

Big Shot
Pearls Lyrics

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What you want to be the big shot for man?
What you want to be the big shot for man?

'Cause I got no fun and I got no money
(I got no fun, I got no money)
'Cause I got no fun and I got no money
(I got no fun, I got no money)

What you want to push the good time for man?
What you want to push the good time for man?

'Cause I got no fun and I got no money
(I got no fun, I got no money)
'Cause I got no fun and I got no money
(I got no fun, I got no money)

'Cause I got no fun and I got no money
(I got no fun, I got no money)
'Cause I got no fun and I got no money
(I got no fun, I got no money)

'Cause I got no fun and I got no money
(I got no fun, I got no money)
'Cause I got no fun and I got no money
(I got no fun, I got no money)

'Cause I got no fun and I got no money
(I got no fun, I got no money)

'Cause I got no fun and I got no money
(I got no fun, I got no money)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Pearls's song Big Shot showcase the frustration and discontentment of someone who is continuously trying to keep up with societal pressures and expectations. The questions "What you want to be the big shot for man?" and "What you want to push the good time for man?" highlight the pressure to conform and succeed in society. The repetition of the lines "Cause I got no fun and I got no money" emphasizes the lack of joy and financial stability that the person feels while trying to keep up with the societal standards.

The song's lyrics also touch on themes of materialism and the belief that success is measured by wealth and possessions. The repeated use of the phrase "I got no money" implies the notion that money is necessary to achieve happiness and success in society. The question "What you want to push the good time for man?" suggests that people are more focused on seeking pleasure and indulgence than finding true happiness.

Line by Line Meaning

What you want to be the big shot for man?
Why do you want to be the most successful and powerful person, man?

Cause I got no fun and I got no money
I am not having any fun and I am broke.

What you want to push the good time for man?
Why do you want to promote having a good time, man?

Cause I got no fun and I got no money
I am not having any fun and I am broke.