The band gained exposure as they went in a co-headline tour in October 2015 with fellow London bands VANT and Inheaven. Following that tour, they supported artists The Maccabees, Ezra Furman and The Vaccines. In 2016, the band signed to Fiction Records. In March, they release their debut EP, The Road. Later in March, 29 they released the single "Cupid". In August 2016, the group released a cover version of Madonna's "Beautiful Stranger".
On 16 December, 2016, the band announced their debut album Love in the 4th Dimension, and released new lead single ‘Formidable’.
They were play-listed by BBC Radio 1 in July 2016.[7]
The Big Moon played on Marika Hackman's second album, 'I'm Not Your Man', which released in June 2017.[8]
Pull The Other One
The Big Moon Lyrics
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When people tried to get under my skin
You're banging on the door, I hear you screaming "I have a letter"
But there is just no way I'll let you in
I'll call you in the day
I'll tie you in a boat
Pull the other one, baby
Woah oh
Woah oh
Woah oh
Woah oh oh oh oh
When you got me roses I just couldn't bear to see them
I had to hide in behind the city
I washed my eyes so many times and all the answers splitting
There must be something wrong with me
I might have other plans
It's all out of my hands
Pull the other one
Pull the other one
Pull the other one
Pull the other one, baby
Woah oh
Woah oh
Woah oh
Woah oh oh oh oh
Finally you're here with me
And will you stay the night
I'd like to let you stay the day
But my schedule's very tight
Pull the other one
Pull the other one
Pull the other one
Pull the other one
Pull the other one
Pull the other one
Pull the other one
Pull the other one
The Big Moon's Pull The Other One is a song that can be interpreted in various ways, but at its core are feelings of resistance, defensiveness and lack of trust. The opening verse has a line that encapsulates the song's tone: "When I was young I told myself I wouldn't have a problem / When people tried to get under my skin". The singer is hesitant to let anyone in, as they fear being vulnerable or hurt. The imagery of someone trying to get in through a door, while the singer refuses to open, is potent, as it's a strong metaphor for the guardedness they exhibit.
The chorus is an expression of disbelief and dismissal - "Pull the other one, baby" - as if they are saying that whatever the other person is saying is an exaggeration, a fabrication, or just not worth considering. The second verse hints at past trauma or hurt that has made the singer wary of affection or gifts. Even when the love interest seems to be with them, the singer is constrained by their schedule and routines, calling back to the theme of reluctance to fully engage. Overall, the song paints a portrait of someone who has been through a lot and is reluctant to trust, and the repeated chorus lines suggest that they are tired of trying to get through to someone who won't understand.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was young I told myself I wouldn't have a problem
As a child, I believed I would never struggle with difficult situations.
When people tried to get under my skin
When others tried to provoke me or upset me.
You're banging on the door, I hear you screaming 'I have a letter'
You are desperately trying to get my attention and share something with me.
But there is just no way I'll let you in
I refuse to allow myself to become vulnerable or let others get too close.
I'll call you in the day
I will reach out to you during normal hours of communication.
I'll tie you in a boat
I will control the situation and manipulate the outcome to my advantage.
When you got me roses I just couldn't bear to see them
Receiving a gift of love or affection makes me uncomfortable and I struggle to accept it.
I had to hide in behind the city
I retreat and isolate myself in urban environments to avoid emotional vulnerability.
I washed my eyes so many times and all the answers splitting
I have repeatedly tried to clear my head and find a solution, but my thoughts and emotions are still divided.
There must be something wrong with me
I begin to doubt myself and question my own ability to handle situations.
I might have other plans
I could have other things going on.
It's all out of my hands
I have no control over the situation, and must accept it as it is.
Finally you're here with me
After waiting for some time, I am glad to have your company.
And will you stay the night
Do you plan on spending the night with me?
I'd like to let you stay the day
I want to spend more time with you and prolong our time together.
But my schedule's very tight
Unfortunately, I have other obligations and time constraints to work around.
Pull the other one
I don't believe what you're saying or you're joking with me.
Pull the other one, baby
I don't think you're telling me the truth or I'm skeptical of what you're saying.
Woah oh
This is an upbeat and energetic musical interlude.
Woah oh
This is an upbeat and energetic musical interlude.
Woah oh
This is an upbeat and energetic musical interlude.
Woah oh oh oh oh
This is an upbeat and energetic musical interlude.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Juliette Jackson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
john hatchell
When I was young I told myself I wouldn't have a problem
When people tried to get under my skin
You're banging on the door, I hear you screaming "I have a letter"
But there is just no way I'll let you in
I'll call you in the day
I'll tie you in a boat
Pull the other one
Pull the other one, baby
Woah oh
Woah oh
Woah oh
Woah oh oh oh oh
When you got me roses I just couldn't bear to see them
I had to hide in behind the city
I washed my eyes so many times and all the answers splitting
There must be something wrong with me
I might have other plans
It's all out of my hands
Pull the other one
Pull the other one
Pull the other one
Pull the other one, baby
Woah oh
Woah oh
Woah oh
Woah oh oh oh oh
Finally you're here with me
And will you stay the night
I'd like to let you stay the day
But my schedule's very tight
Pull the other one
Pull the other one
Pull the other one
Pull the other one
Pull the other one
Pull the other one
Pull the other one
Pull the other one
Negev Gertz
When I was young I told myself I wouldn't have a problem
When people tried to get under my skin
You're banging on the door, I hear you screaming hell for leather
But there is just no way I'll let you in
I'll call you in the day
I'll tie you in a bow
Pull the other one
Pull the other one, baby
Woah oh
Woah oh
Woah oh
Woah oh oh oh oh
When you got me roses I just couldn't bear to see them
I had to hide them behind the settee
I washed my hair so many times and all the ends are splitting
There must be something wrong with me
I might have other plans
It's all out of my hands
Pull the other one
Pull the other one
Pull the other one
Pull the other one, baby
Woah oh
Woah oh
Woah oh
Woah oh oh oh oh
Finally you're here with me
And will you stay the night
I'd like to let you stay the day
But my schedule's very tight
Pull the other one
Pull the other one
Pull the other one
Pull the other one
Pull the other one
Pull the other one
Pull the other one
Pull the other one
Carmen Solt
Celia is a bass goddess, Fern is my spirit animal, Soph is a spin master, Juliette is a mega babe, and Marika is a legitimate thief... of my heart
Charlie Craig
I want to become friends with the whole band
Kirk Wolfe
Curiously, I felt a bit of Blur in their sound and lyrics. They're having a lot of fun with this band. Don't think too much about the lyrics, feel the noize.
john hatchell
When I was young I told myself I wouldn't have a problem
When people tried to get under my skin
You're banging on the door, I hear you screaming "I have a letter"
But there is just no way I'll let you in
I'll call you in the day
I'll tie you in a boat
Pull the other one
Pull the other one, baby
Woah oh
Woah oh
Woah oh
Woah oh oh oh oh
When you got me roses I just couldn't bear to see them
I had to hide in behind the city
I washed my eyes so many times and all the answers splitting
There must be something wrong with me
I might have other plans
It's all out of my hands
Pull the other one
Pull the other one
Pull the other one
Pull the other one, baby
Woah oh
Woah oh
Woah oh
Woah oh oh oh oh
Finally you're here with me
And will you stay the night
I'd like to let you stay the day
But my schedule's very tight
Pull the other one
Pull the other one
Pull the other one
Pull the other one
Pull the other one
Pull the other one
Pull the other one
Pull the other one
dreaminglad
i see this band doing great things ... great stuff
Isabel Tenorio
me encanto
James Ogilvie
Awesome riffs ladies.. Takes me back to the early 90's when The 3Ds, pavement, The Verlaines and other marvellous indie kids where producing music 🎶 similar to this.. I'll have to have a quick shufty round the rest of your songs now :)
mingasmom
Ahhh, this is one of my favorite songs on the album ❤️💕.
Alper
I love your music!
Milly McAlister
Such a brilliant song!!