Big Country Lyrics

    ------ About the song In A Big Country performed by Big Country

Andrew,

I was somewhat of a recluse in High Scool (graduated in 78), mostly because I had difficulty embracing Disco when my 3 older siblings had fed me nothing but Classic Rock, and my parents filled my ears with simply Classical.

But when the B52s hit the Police, Elvis Costella, and the B52s hit the scene, my mind opened to the New Wave. I never knew how to dance until my natural rhythm blossomed from this sweet new music.

Big Country is an awesome band, but was overshadowed by many US bands during that time period. It's great to see so many music afficianados praising the work of this group, and I hope that your spiritual path is now in sync and taking you exactly where you were designed to go and grow!

Just 3 years from your 50th, get ready to "cut the rug" and show your old friends that "dancing" is just one of the wonderful ways that you express your great life!

    ------ About the song In A Big Country performed by Big Country

This song does make sense to a lot of people..."But you can't stay here with every single hope you had shattered" means to me that we must move on, we might not forget, but we must move on."I'm not expecting to grow flowers in the desert," means to me that I am not asking for the impossible just a little due.

    ------ About the song In A Big Country performed by Big Country

Captures the feel and lyrical themes of much of the old Scottish folk music. Check out the group Gaberlunzie if you like. Great song, with several "catch phrases" in the lyrics that are like a mini-code to Gen X'rs like me with others who loved this and others songs of its ilk back in the day.

    ------ About the song Wonderland performed by Big Country

I recently stumbled on this tune's video online, it's the first time seeing the video and first time to hear the song in over 15 years. What a time capsule contained for me in one song...I love the lyrics romantic, yet grounded, sweep.

I appreciate the other reviews who are giving their different views on the quality of this song. When it came out I really didn't understand why it didn't gain more popularity in the US...what an awesome production and passionate melancholy atmosphere; people's song of beauty and strength.

Big Country was the first band I really fell in love with, at least during the first 2 albums (and this song's EP). I think it was the bit of Scottish blood in me stirring...

This kind of song is really classic, as Ian remarked, which rockers sing of the working man anymore? Or could sing with such pure conviction, "I am an honest man?"

Thanks to Big Country, and grateful tears to departed Stuart Adamson, your artistry in masterpieces of song like "Wonderland" touched my heart deeply.

    ------ About the song In A Big Country performed by Big Country

Will have to agree with old mate, the lyrics of a song such as this are written to illicit an unprescribed response. No doubt that there is a meaning written between the lines and founded on some personal experience the composer had in mind (as with the mood of the music itself) but the meaning itself is shrouded in metaphoric wordplay. My personal theory is that the composer found some theraputic value in writing the song and so wanted his audience to find the same value in listening. When writing the lyrics he articulated his own meaning into nature, emotion and loose description of a human subject's personality (in first person communication). If your a positive person you will more than likeley find these kind of songs enjoyable and be able to relate to the composer's mood when they wrote the music. But if you are negative or find yorself one-tracked into a (in my opinion) less tastefull brand of music, or even just one of those wanker who goes on the Internet and knocks everything because you have nothig else to do, then you are most likeley going to pass a negative comment in an attempt to make yourself sound witty and funny. Not that it wouldn't be funny to see you with a toothpick up your wozzer wailing out some songs of our own while you try and get it out... And for anyone who found the same value in this song I suggest "young years- dragon" or if you have no luck add Marc hunter as an artist. Good day to you Scotty. Ha. And Rachel keep being original. Nothing glamourous about being a sheep :)

    ------ About the song Wonderland performed by Big Country

Big country were one of the best things musically to come out of both Scotland and the 80's (The 80's were just great but these guys were special!), I'am scottish and I have to say when I hear Big Country I do feel a sense of pride, it's Scottish rock at it's finest and Wonderland was the jewel in their crown, fantastic song.

    ------ About the song In A Big Country performed by Big Country

I love the lyrics for this song. They capture the angst of young people who feel trapped in their parochial life and want to break out (which is most of them). It reminds me of the lyrics for Subdivisions by Rush. Great songwriting. If you like this song, you will like "Flame of the West".

    ------ About the song In A Big Country performed by Big Country

I love Big Country's music always have since they came out in 83. They made a lot of music since then. look for their song, "John Wayne's dream." I just Found out that Stuart Adamson died in 2001. I was sad, it was like a part of me had died also. You Tube has a lot of their videos. Look for "Fragile Thing" and "Perfect World" also. Thanks for this site. "In a big country dreams stay with you."

    ------ About the song In A Big Country performed by Big Country

I loved this song in the 1980s but didn’t let myself enjoy it or other New Wave music fully at the time, since I was so single-mindedly dedicated to Soul/R&B at the time. Now, I truly regret not having opened myself fully to New Wave, especially since I graduated from high school in 1983 when it finally hit the mainstream, and particularly now that Soul/R&B has been overshadowed by Hip Hop, driving me away from that former single-minded dedication to Black Music.

Big Country was very innovative, and this song in particular is so fun and uplifting. I wish I could go back in time and display my skills at a high school dance. I gained a lot of notoriety for my dancing in university afterward and missed out on getting a lot of positive attention in high school where I could have done the same thing instead of being so recluse.

This is an awesome song! I long for the old days.

    ------ About the song In A Big Country performed by Big Country

When it comes to music, Intelligent people can generally agree to disagree!! The point of any lyric is for the listener to come to his/her own conclusion about it's merit!! Simply state your like or dislike!! No need to be insulting to those who do not share your opion... By the way the solo in this song "ROCKS"