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Stevie Wonder Big Brother Lyrics
Total views: 2 times this week / Rating: 7.33/10 [3 votes]Album: Talking Book / Original Release Date: 1972-10-27Genre: MotownSong Duration: 3 min 33 sec
STEVIE WONDER
- Big Brother Lyrics / with translationsYour name is big brother
You say that you're watching me on the tele,
Seeing me go nowhere,
Your name is big brother,
You say that you're tired of me protesting,
Children dying everyday,
My name is nobody
But I can't wait to see your face inside my door
Your name is big brother
You say that you got me all in your notebook,
Writing it down everyday,
Your name is I'll see ya,
I'll change if you vote me in as the pres,
The President of your soul
I live in the ghetto,
You just come to visit me 'round election time
I live in the ghetto,
Someday I will move on my feet to the other side,
My name is secluded,
we live in a house the size of a matchbox,
Roaches live with us wall to wall,
You've killed all our leaders,
I don't even have to do nothin' to you
You'll cause your own country to fall
You say that you're watching me on the tele,
Seeing me go nowhere,
Your name is big brother,
You say that you're tired of me protesting,
Children dying everyday,
My name is nobody
But I can't wait to see your face inside my door
Your name is big brother
You say that you got me all in your notebook,
Writing it down everyday,
Your name is I'll see ya,
I'll change if you vote me in as the pres,
I live in the ghetto,
You just come to visit me 'round election time
I live in the ghetto,
Someday I will move on my feet to the other side,
My name is secluded,
we live in a house the size of a matchbox,
Roaches live with us wall to wall,
You've killed all our leaders,
I don't even have to do nothin' to you
You'll cause your own country to fall
Facts about Big Brother
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Big Brother is written and performed by Stevie Wonder.
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It is first released on October 27, 1972 as part of Stevie Wonder's album "Talking Book" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 6th track on this album.
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When we try to interpret the meaning, Stevie Wonder's 'Big Brother' song is a critique of the omnipresent surveillance and control of the authorities, which is metaphorically represented by 'Big Brother'. It acknowledges the hardships of the underprivileged, longing for change and a more prosperous future. The words reflect the feeling of helplessness and the lack of justice that the poor suffer and the negative outcomes of the oppressive ruling. The brother's lyrics concentrate mostly on social commentary, anger, angst, despair, and reflection. At the same time, the music underlines the very existence of the surveillance and control, the political disillusionment, social inequality, and the mourning and despair. The lyrics give social and political criticism, their references reaching even to the living conditions and societal problems, which are more likely to need parental guidance for youngsters. Nevertheless, no foul language, violence, or adult content exists that would require it to be rated higher.
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Big Brother falls under the genre Motown.
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Big Brother is produced by Stevie Wonder.
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Big Brother song length is 3 minutes and 33 seconds.
Who wrote Big Brother lyrics?
Big Brother is written and performed by Stevie Wonder.
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When was Big Brother released?
It is first released on October 27, 1972 as part of Stevie Wonder's album "Talking Book" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 6th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Big Brother lyrics?
When we try to interpret the meaning, Stevie Wonder's 'Big Brother' song is a critique of the omnipresent surveillance and control of the authorities, which is metaphorically represented by 'Big Brother'. It acknowledges the hardships of the underprivileged, longing for change and a more prosperous future. The words reflect the feeling of helplessness and the lack of justice that the poor suffer and the negative outcomes of the oppressive ruling. The brother's lyrics concentrate mostly on social commentary, anger, angst, despair, and reflection. At the same time, the music underlines the very existence of the surveillance and control, the political disillusionment, social inequality, and the mourning and despair. The lyrics give social and political criticism, their references reaching even to the living conditions and societal problems, which are more likely to need parental guidance for youngsters. Nevertheless, no foul language, violence, or adult content exists that would require it to be rated higher.
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Which genre is Big Brother?
Big Brother falls under the genre Motown.
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Who produced Big Brother?
Big Brother is produced by Stevie Wonder.
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How long is the song Big Brother?
Big Brother song length is 3 minutes and 33 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Stevie WonderRecord Label(s): 1972 Motown Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc
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