Big Parade
Neil Young · Other Songs - Neil Young
I don't wanna get personal
Why have you put me on the spot?
I don't know how you feel
But for me it's getting hard
Swimming in the deep blue sea
Marching in the big parade
All I need is a little shade
Standing in the light of love
Standing in the light of love
Doesn't matter who you are
Or who you're not
All it takes is a little love
To make a handout worth a lot
Swimming in the deep blue sea
Marching in the big parade
All I need is a little shade
Standing in the light of your love
Standing in the light of love
Drowning in the deep blue sea
Drudging in the long parade
All I need is a little shade
Standing in the light of your love
Standing in the light of love
Standing in the light of love
Standing in the light of love
Why have you put me on the spot?
I don't know how you feel
But for me it's getting hard
Swimming in the deep blue sea
Marching in the big parade
All I need is a little shade
Standing in the light of love
Standing in the light of love
Doesn't matter who you are
Or who you're not
All it takes is a little love
To make a handout worth a lot
Swimming in the deep blue sea
Marching in the big parade
All I need is a little shade
Standing in the light of your love
Standing in the light of love
Drowning in the deep blue sea
Drudging in the long parade
All I need is a little shade
Standing in the light of your love
Standing in the light of love
Standing in the light of love
Standing in the light of love
Big Parade
Neil Young's "Big Parade" stands as a defining track from his 1972 album *Harvest*, capturing the raw energy and folk-rock sensibilities of the era. The song features Young's signature vocal delivery, blending acoustic guitar with a driving rhythm that reflects the introspective yet powerful nature of his work during this period. Released alongside iconic tracks like "Cinnamon Girl" and "Old Man," "Big Parade" exemplifies the storytelling and emotional depth characteristic of Young's discography. It remains a staple in his catalog, showcasing his ability to craft memorable melodies that resonate across generations while maintaining a distinct, unpolished authenticity.