Big City Life
Tune Robbers Lyrics
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Me try fi get by,
Pressure nah ease up no matter how hard me try.
Big City Life,
Here my heart have no base,
And right now Babylon de pon me case.
People in a show,
We just push on by,
Its funny,
How hard we try.
Take a moment to relax.
Before you do anything rash.
Don't you wanna know me?,
Be a friend of mine.
I'll share some wisdom with you.
Don't you ever get lonely,
From time to time
Don't let the system get you down
Soon our work is done,
All of us one by one.
Still we live our lives,
As if all this stuff survives.
I take a moment to relax,
Before I do anything rash.
The Linguist across the seas and the oceans,
A permanent Itinerant is what I; ve chosen.
I find myself in Big City prison, arisen from the vision of man kind.
Designed, to keep me discreetly neatly in the corner,
you'll find me with the flora and the fauna and the hardship.
Back a yard is where my heart is still I find it hard to depart this Big City Life.
Tune Robbers's song Big City Life is a commentary on the struggle of trying to get by in a big city, which is characterized by the constant pressure for survival, a lack of community or personal connections, and the ever-present watchful eye of authority. The song's first verse paints a picture of the struggle to survive, using the line 'Me try fi get by, pressure nah ease up no matter how hard me try' to convey the idea of a constant struggle to make ends meet. The singer also highlights the lack of emotional security and connection that comes with living in a big city, stating that 'Here my heart have no base', and the sense of oppression that accompanies living in a place where 'Babylon de pon me case'.
The second verse of the song explores the idea of the individual's insignificance in a big city, using the imagery of 'People in a show' and 'lined in a row' to convey the idea of a faceless, nameless mass of humanity moving towards an unknown and uncertain future. The singer acknowledges how hard we all try to make something of ourselves, but ultimately the pressure of the city grind can push us all towards feeling overwhelmed and making rash decisions. The chorus then provides some necessary counsel, encouraging listeners to 'take a moment to relax', and suggesting that this can help to prevent us from making mistakes.
In the final verse, Tune Robbers introduces the idea that ultimately, despite our struggles to succeed in the big city, we are all temporary inhabitants on this earth; 'Soon our work is done, all of us one by one'. Yet despite this, we continue to behave as if our day-to-day material concerns are the most important thing in the world. The song's overall theme is one of anxiety and alienation in a city that seems too big and too impersonal to make any real human connections in - an observation that still rings true for many people around the world today.
Line by Line Meaning
Big City Life
Living in a big city is tough and challenging.
Me try fi get by
I am trying hard to survive here.
Pressure nah ease up no matter how hard me try.
The pressure and stress never go away no matter how hard I try.
Here my heart have no base
I feel lost and disconnected, like I have no home here.
And right now Babylon de pon me case.
The system is oppressing me and making life harder for me.
People in a show,
Everyone is just going through the motions.
All lined in a row.
They are conforming and following everyone else.
We just push on by,
We ignore each other and keep going.
Its funny,
It's ironic.
How hard we try.
We are all struggling to succeed here.
Take a moment to relax.
Pause and don't rush into anything.
Before you do anything rash.
Think before you act impulsively.
Don't you wanna know me?,
Do you really want to get to know me?
Be a friend of mine.
Can we be friends?
I'll share some wisdom with you.
I can offer you some advice based on my experiences.
Don't you ever get lonely,
Do you not feel lonely sometimes?
From time to time
Once in a while.
Don't let the system get you down
Don't let the oppressive system crush your spirit.
Soon our work is done,
One day, our time here will come to an end.
All of us one by one.
We will all leave this world alone, one by one.
Still we live our lives,
Despite this inevitable truth, we keep on living.
As if all this stuff survives.
As if all our possessions and achievements will matter in the end.
The Linguist across the seas and the oceans,
I am a traveler, exploring different parts of the world.
A permanent Itinerant is what I; ve chosen.
I have chosen a life where I keep moving from place to place.
I find myself in Big City prison,
But no matter where I go, I always end up feeling trapped by the city.
Arising from the vision of man kind.
This kind of life is the result of human society's development.
Designed, to keep me discreetly neatly in the corner,
The system is designed to keep me in my place, out of sight, and not causing trouble.
you'll find me with the flora and the fauna and the hardship.
I find solace in nature and I am willing to endure hardships to be free.
Back a yard is where my heart is still I find it hard to depart this Big City Life.
Even though my heart belongs to home, it's hard to leave this big city life behind.
Contributed by Gabriel I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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