This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Speak to you soon…
I can't wait to come around to raise the stakes
I truly love a fight that's won before it's started; so much fun
I can't stay in case I read your inner page
Don't tell me I'm a right that's wrong
I'd better put my jeans back on
'Cause you're not big in my life
Not big in my life, not big in my life at all
And I'm not big in your life
Not big in your life, not big in your life at all
I don't ask, for everything we've done has passed
Who cares if we will meet again?
It's obvious that we're not friends
I daren't speak of what I'm wishing uselessly
My stupid vision clears to see a sugar mountain melt in me
'Cause you're not big in my life
Not big in my life, not big in my life at all
And I'm not big in your life
Not big in your life, not big in your life at all
I can cut my heart out just like you do
And I can suck the life out of it just like you do
I'm gonna pick myself up and pull myself together; never revel in recovery mode
For when commitment is a dirty word
You can't afford to ever slip or let down your guard
'Cause you're not big in my life
Not big in my life, not big in my life at all
And I'm not big in your life
Not big in your life, not big in your life at all
You're not that big, you're not that big
Oh not that big, you're not that big
I can't wait to come around to raise the stakes
I truly love a fight that's won before it's started; so much fun
I can't stay in case I read your inner page
Don't tell me I'm a right that's wrong
I'd better put my jeans back on
'Cause you're not big in my life
Not big in my life, not big in my life at all
And I'm not big in your life
Not big in your life, not big in your life at all
I don't ask, for everything we've done has passed
Who cares if we will meet again?
It's obvious that we're not friends
I daren't speak of what I'm wishing uselessly
My stupid vision clears to see a sugar mountain melt in me
'Cause you're not big in my life
Not big in my life, not big in my life at all
And I'm not big in your life
Not big in your life, not big in your life at all
I can cut my heart out just like you do
And I can suck the life out of it just like you do
I'm gonna pick myself up and pull myself together; never revel in recovery mode
For when commitment is a dirty word
You can't afford to ever slip or let down your guard
'Cause you're not big in my life
Not big in my life, not big in my life at all
And I'm not big in your life
Not big in your life, not big in your life at all
You're not that big, you're not that big
Oh not that big, you're not that big
Lyrics submitted by x_hotelpaper
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To play the game effectively, men and women must remain unattached as mentioned in the song, "For when commitment is a dirty word / You can't afford to ever slip or let down your guard."
Love, while desired, is put on hold or seen as in impossible. "I daren't speak of what I'm wishing uselessly / My stupid vision clears to see a sugar mountain melt in me."
I think the chorus is about either party trying to rationalize this cultural phenomenon. By playing the game, they're both trivializing sex and intimacy and convincing themselves it's ok by saying, "You're not big in my life," and "I'm not big in your life."
Huzzah I freaking love this song.. the remix is unreaaaal and I love Imogen Heap/FrouFrou anyways... best mix ever.
imogen is amazing. temposhark owns my soul. my favorite temposhark song.
And the remix IS fantastic! I love it!
I think a part of it is about denial, like the constant repetition of 'you're not big in my life'. They're trying to tell themselves that this person they used to love (who hurt them) isn't a big part of their life, that they didn't really love them fully, that they've gotten over them.
"I can cut my heart out just like you do And I can suck the life out of it just like you do"
This person who has been hurt is capable of doing the same thing -- they're not weak.
"I'm gonna pick myself up and pull myself together; never revel in recovery mode"
They're telling themselves they can get over it, that that person wasn't a big deal to them.
"You're not that big..."