Big Beng

Squeeze · Cosi Fan Tutti Frutti [1985]

The liberator of sin, the giver of delight

I took the drug and went out like a light

I giggled on the bed as I stared at the wall

I was the one who felt ever so small

I couldn't take it, I couldn't win with my thoughts

Forever playing chess and keeping reports

On whatever I saw and whatever moved, oh

I was emperor for an hour, I had nothing else to do

Universe caved in, my legs fell away

I took the drug but you didn't say

That I would be you and you would be me

When I took the pill that put me to sleep

I couldn't take it, I couldn't spin all the plates

Forever in a mind field of personal games

What could I do, I was Caesar of Rome

Thank God I woke up to find you had come home

Thank God I woke up to find you had come home

Ooh, aah, home

Ooh, aah, home

Ooh, aah, home

Ooh, aah, home

Big Beng

Big Beng stands as a notable track from Squeeze's mid-eighties output, appearing on the 1985 album Cosi Fan Tutti Frutti. During this period, the band navigated a shift in their signature sound, blending their established new wave sensibilities with more experimental textures. The recording captures the group's continued ability to craft intricate melodies and sharp lyrical observations, hallmarks of their extensive discography. While the album itself represents a specific chapter in their career, the song reflects the band's enduring commitment to songwriting depth and musical versatility. Squeeze maintained a strong presence in the British music scene throughout the decade, delivering work that balanced accessibility with artistic ambition. This track remains a testament to their creative evolution during a dynamic era of their career.