This London duo use gritty beats, droning guitars, abstract effects and dreamy vocals to create a soundscape that is arty yet tuneful. They have previously supported Muse, TV On The Radio, Florence + The Machine, Crystal Castles and Klaxons.
Milo Cordell is son of 1960s pop producer Denny and runs the Merok label, which has released cutting-edge dance acts Klaxons and Crystal Castles. Robbie Furze is a former guitarist with electro-punk singer Alec Empire and is also a founding member of the band Panic DHH.
Their first three singles were "Too Young To Love"/"Crystal Visions" (House Anxiety), "Velvet" and "Stop the World" (4AD). Their debut album A Brief History of Love was recorded at the Electric Ladyland Studios in New York and was released in the UK on the 14th of September 2009. The Big Pink supported Muse on the UK leg of The Resistance Tour.
Their second album Future This was released on 11 January 2012 on 4AD label.
Official site: http://www.musicfromthebigpink.com
SWEET DREAMS
The Big Pink Lyrics
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(It can't be)
Uh... uh it's time to get the party started
Yeah, it's time to get the party started (Yeah, Killer)
Yeah, Rockwilder, Redman, and Pink (It can't be)
[Redman]
Yo, Funk Doc walk into the club actin' rowdy
I'm houndin' for the right girl to crown me
'PISS' the gentlemen off, turn the temperature up
One blink turn the world around
'FUCK' one drink make ya hurl it down [* Gags *]
Who that there, we up here
You better like Wu back there, who'd that scare
Doctor, Pink let's happen to link
I'm in the 'CUT' bleedin' to death, harassin' the freak
(AHH!) I'm back in the beat, happen to be ROCK!
Introducing, beat the underground make it shake upstairs
Women throw that shit till 'THEIR' make-up smears
'HENNEY', in my cup let's fire it up
Are you high or what
[Pink]
Get the party started on a Saturday night
Everybody's waitin' for me to arrive
Sendin' out the message to all of my friends
We'll be lookin' flashy in my Mercedes Benz
I got lots of style, check my gold diamond rings
I can go for miles if you know what I mean, oh
[Chorus: Pink w/ Redman ad-libs]
I'm comin' up
So you better you better get this party started
I'm comin' up
So you better you better get this party started
[Pink]
Pumpin' up the volume, breakin' down to the beat
Cruisin' through the Westside
We'll be checkin' the scene
Boulevard is freakin' as I'm comin' up fast
I'll be burnin' rubber, you'll be kissin' my ass
Pull up to the bumper, get out of the car
License plate says "Stunner #1 Superstar"
[Chorus: Pink w/ Redman ad-libs]
[Pink]
Sweet dreams are made of these
Who am I to disagree
Traveled the world and the Seven Seas
Everybody get the party started
Sweet dreams are made of these
Who am I to disagree
Traveled the world and the Seven Seas
Everybody...(Yeah, everybody lookin' lookin' lookin')
[Redman]
Yo, yo, yo everybody move, everybody jump
Everybody stomp the floor, get it crunk
Everybody move, everybody jump
Everybody stomp the floor
It's Rockwilder, rock the house
Yo Pink diggy, rock the house
Yo Funk Doc, rock the house
Yo scream at cha' boy real loud girl
[Pink and (Redman) to fade]
Get the party started ooh
Get this party started, right now
Get this party started
I'm comin' up (Yeah)
I'm comin' up (Ladies and gentlemen)
(Another Rockwilder production)
I'm comin' up (Ha, ha, ha)
I'm comin' up, I'm comin' up
I'm comin' up, gonna get the party started
(Lookin' lookin' lookin' lookin')
Some of them want to use you
Some of them want to be abused
We just want to...
The Big Pink's song "Sweet Dreams" features a collaboration with rapper Redman, and the lyrics reflect the desire to create a party atmosphere. The song's narrator announces that it's time to get the party started and describes the excitement and rowdiness of the club. Redman's lyrics describe his search for a girl to crown him and his love of partying with Henny in his cup. Pink’s lyrics describe her flashy style with gold diamond rings and her Mercedes-Benz, as well as her plan to party all night. The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm comin' up" and instructs everyone to get the party started.
The lyrics "Sweet dreams are made of these, who am I to disagree, traveled the world and the seven seas" are partially borrowed from the Eurythmics' song "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)." Pink and Redman sing the line together before the chorus repeats. The song also features a rock-influenced sound with heavy guitar riffs and electronic beats.
Overall, the song reflects the desire to let loose, party, and have a good time. The party anthem encourages everyone to dance, jump, and scream. It's a high-energy song with a memorable chorus that perfectly captures the excitement of the nightlife.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh... uh it's time to get the party started
The singers assert that it's high time they started partying.
Yeah, it's time to get the party started (Yeah, Killer)
The singers iterate that the party should begin immediately.
Yo, Funk Doc walk into the club actin' rowdy
Redman walks into the club with an aggressive attitude.
I'm houndin' for the right girl to crown me
Redman is searching for the perfect woman to be his partner at the party.
Fuck a little bit up, lift ya shirt a bit up
Redman advises his female partner to be more daring.
'PISS' the gentlemen off, turn the temperature up
Redman emphasizes that his partner should challenge the status quo and make things interesting for everyone.
One blink turn the world around
A blink of an eye can change everything in an instant.
'FUCK' one drink make ya hurl it down [* Gags *]
One drink is enough to make someone nauseous.
Who that there, we up here
Redman asks who is in the club with them.
You better like Wu back there, who'd that scare
Redman references the Wu-Tang Clan and asks who they are making feel uneasy.
Doctor, Pink let's happen to link
Redman references Pink and invites her to collaborate with him.
I'm in the 'CUT' bleedin' to death, harassin' the freak
Redman says he's at the club and ready to party, but also causing trouble.
(AHH!) I'm back in the beat, happen to be ROCK!
Redman says he's back on the music scene and is a force to be reckoned with.
Introducing, beat the underground make it shake upstairs
Redman introduces himself and boasts about his ability to make music that resonates with everyone.
Women throw that shit till 'THEIR' make-up smears
Redman encourages women to dance and have fun, even if it means their makeup gets ruined.
'HENNEY', in my cup let's fire it up
Redman is drinking Hennessy and wants to start the party.
Are you high or what
Redman is questioning whether someone is intoxicated or not.
Get the party started on a Saturday night
Pink wants to start the party on Saturday night.
Everybody's waitin' for me to arrive
Pink is a popular and influential figure, so everyone is eager to see her.
Sendin' out the message to all of my friends
Pink is reaching out to her friends, requesting their presence at the party.
We'll be lookin' flashy in my Mercedes Benz
Pink and her friends will look ostentatious in a Mercedes Benz.
I got lots of style, check my gold diamond rings
Pink has a lot of style and likes to wear gold diamond rings.
I can go for miles if you know what I mean, oh
Pink asserts that she has great endurance and can party all night long.
Pumpin' up the volume, breakin' down to the beat
Pink and her friends are increasing the volume and dancing energetically to the music.
Cruisin' through the Westside
Pink and her friends are driving through a particular region of the city.
We'll be checkin' the scene
Pink and her friends are surveying the environment around them.
Boulevard is freakin' as I'm comin' up fast
The boulevard is busy and chaotic as Pink and her friends approach.
I'll be burnin' rubber, you'll be kissin' my ass
Pink is driving rapidly, and others will be forced to concede to her.
Pull up to the bumper, get out of the car
Pink and her friends have arrived at their destination and are exiting the car.
License plate says 'Stunner #1 Superstar'
Pink's license plate has the phrase 'Stunner #1 Superstar' on it.
Sweet dreams are made of these
Pink and Redman reference the song by Eurythmics, stating that 'sweet dreams' (i.e., a good time at the party) are made of this.
Who am I to disagree
Pink wonders who she is to reject a good time at the party.
Traveled the world and the Seven Seas
Pink and Redman have traveled around the world and have experienced different cultures.
Everybody get the party started
Pink and Redman instruct everyone to start the party.
Some of them want to use you
Pink references the song by Eurythmics, which speaks about people wanting to take advantage of others.
Some of them want to be abused
Pink references the song by Eurythmics, which speaks about people actually wanting to be mistreated.
We just want to...
Pink and Redman don't specify what they want, as the music fades out.
Contributed by Aubrey W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
julianna galan
This song can never get old to me.
King Andy
Wow. I feel u girl. We don't have to get old
Bathed in white light
Potentially the best cover I have ever heard. So good.
Tom Johnson
Seriously one of the best songs I've ever heard, got like 300 plays on my itunes and I'm still not bored.
Bathed in white light
First heard this at my work and instantly thought it was one of the best covers ive ever heard. So good. I wanted to replay it a few times over.
Lisa Lazar
It's mesmerizing how a cover cand change so much...like the feeling and meaning..that's how I feel
see1like
Wonderful, takes the song to a new level. Thanks for the upload.
antimattermind
what a lyrics, what a re-interpretation!! commotion, it's such a great sensual and desperate love song
locojambo
i love songs like this, songs that take you to another place
shotgunmissionary
This song (particularly this version) helped me through what was, and still is a very difficult point in my life. I'm glad this exists : )