Gigantic
Pixies Lyrics


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And this I know his teeth as white as snow
What a gas it was to see him
Walk her everyday into a shady place
With her lips she said

She said, "Hey Paul, hey Paul, hey Paul
Let's have a ball
Hey Paul, hey Paul, hey Paul
Let's have a ball
Hey Paul, hey Paul, hey Paul
Let's have a ball"

Gigantic, gigantic, gigantic
A big, big love
Gigantic, gigantic, gigantic
A big, big love

Lovely legs there are
What a big black mass, what a hunk of love
He'll walk her every day into a shady place
Like the dark, but I'd want him

"Hey Paul, hey Paul, hey Paul
Let's have a ball
Hey Paul, hey Paul, hey Paul
Let's have a ball
Hey Paul, hey Paul, hey Paul
Let's have a ball"

Gigantic, gigantic, gigantic
A big, big love
Gigantic, gigantic, gigantic
A big, big love

Gigantic, gigantic, gigantic
A big, big love

Gigantic, gigantic, gigantic
A big, big love
A big, big love
A big, big love
A big, big love
A big, big love
A big, big love
A big, big love




A big, big love
A big, big love

Overall Meaning

The Pixies' song Gigantic is a love song about a woman's admiration for her lover, Paul. She describes him as having teeth as white as snow and she loves to see him walk her into a shady place every day. The woman is intrigued by Paul's big black mass and hunk of love. She flirts with him saying, "Let's have a ball," wanting to have a good time and explore their love together.


The chorus of the song repeats "Gigantic, gigantic, gigantic, a big, big love," emphasizing the intensity of their love. The woman appreciates Paul's lovely legs and the way he walks with her into the darkness. She is clearly infatuated with him and relishes their time together.


The song can be interpreted as a celebration of unconventional love and defying societal norms. It also highlights the power dynamics in relationships and the pleasure that can be found in giving into one's desires. The driving guitar and drums in the song add to the intensity of the lyrics and create a sense of urgency and excitement.


Line by Line Meaning

And this I know his teeth as white as snow
I remember his teeth being very white and clean


What a gas it was to see him
It was a joyful experience to see him


Walk her everyday into a shady place
He takes her to a secluded area every day


With her lips she said
She spoke with her lips


"Hey Paul, hey Paul, hey Paul Let's have a ball Hey Paul, hey Paul, hey Paul Let's have a ball Hey Paul, hey Paul, hey Paul Let's have a ball"
She repeatedly asks Paul to have a good time


Gigantic, gigantic, gigantic A big, big love Gigantic, gigantic, gigantic A big, big love
Their love is huge and massive


Lovely legs there are What a big black mass, what a hunk of love He'll walk her every day into a shady place Like the dark, but I'd want him
She admires his physical features and wishes to be with him in the seclusion he takes her to


Gigantic, gigantic, gigantic A big, big love Gigantic, gigantic, gigantic A big, big love
Their love is huge and massive


Gigantic, gigantic, gigantic A big, big love Gigantic, gigantic, gigantic A big, big love A big, big love A big, big love A big, big love A big, big love A big, big love A big, big love A big, big love
Their love is repeatedly described as colossal




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kim Deal, Charles Thompson

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@Haneix1

[Verse 1]
And this I know, his teeth as white as snow
What a gas it was to see him
Walk her every day into a shady place
With her lips she said
She said

[Pre-Chorus]
Hey Paul, hey Paul, hey Paul, let's have a ball
Hey Paul, hey Paul, hey Paul, let's have a ball
Hey Paul, hey Paul, hey Paul, let's have a ball

[Chorus]
Gigantic, gigantic, gigantic
A big, big love
Gigantic, gigantic, gigantic
A big, big love

[Verse 2]
Lovely legs, they're a...
What a big black mess, what a hunk of love
He'd walk her every day into a shady place
He's like the dark, but I'd want him

[Pre-Chorus]
Hey Paul, hey Paul, hey Paul, let's have a ball
Hey Paul, hey Paul, hey Paul, let's have a ball
Hey Paul, hey Paul, hey Paul, let's have a ball

[Chorus]
Gigantic, gigantic, gigantic
A big, big love
Gigantic, gigantic, gigantic
A big, big love

[Chorus]
Gigantic, gigantic, gigantic
A big, big love
Gigantic, gigantic, gigantic
A big, big love

[Outro]
A big, big love
A big, big love
A big, big love
A big, big love
A big, big love
A big, big love
A big, big love
A big, big love



All comments from YouTube:

@pipbunny8749

I can't get over her voice, I can't stop hearing this, as much as I love Pixes, I wish she did more vocals.

@ashleyember6822

She made albums after the Pixies...
The Breeders were a great group with Kim and her sister.
No Aloha........Love that song.

@tp1_philler179

@Ashley Ember The Amps album was pretty good too, albeit a little rough around the edges.

@scottnixon443

Go listen to the breeders !

@jayjayfreeman

I wish Kim was still in the band!!

@johnmorgan8229

You should check her out in the Breeders she's fucking fabulous 😍💗

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@gerryleb8575

Band is a one-off. Nobody can imitate them. Their material is absolutely mind-blowing. Rock n roll will never die.

@FrankieSidewalks

Rock n roll died August 15th, 2007…

@frankfairey1858

@@user-wb5te7ny9p Maybe rock n roll as you know it, it is very much alive, but due to the internet gone are the days of 9 months touring dive bars to build you name, gone are the days of the main record labels deciding what music becomes popular, bands do what they want now. They combine genres, they make 20 minute songs, personally I like how it's become, great bands are easier to find now than ever.

@heidiherndon3890

@s FINE we’ll make a new rock and roll

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