Big Time
Ian Hunter · Other Songs - Ian Hunter
One more town on the merry-go-round
One more room with no view
One more punk eatin' nothing but junk
Trin' to make a phone call to you
Well maybe I'll never, get myself together
But something's in the back of my mid
It only takes one call-you can laugh at 'em all
You're never too small to hit the big time
One more slob feeling sick as a dog
After one more night on the booze
One more dive more dead that alive
Tryin' to get my message through
Now, maybe I'll never get my self together
Maybe it's the end of the line
But I'm having a ball-bouncin' off the walls
You're never too small to hit the big time
You're never too small, you're never too small
You're never to small to hit the big time
They can make you crawl, they can make you fall
But you're never to small to hit the big time
You're never too small, you're never to small
You're never too small to hit the big time
If you're fat, if you're bald it don't matter at all
'cos you're never to small-i said you're never to small
To hit the big time (yes indeed)
(the big time(- limousines)
(the big time)-you can have it all
(the big time)- I say you're never too small
One more crowd shoutin'-turn it up loud
One more rose at my feet
One more ring from that cute little thing
One more reason to cheat
Well, maybe I'll never get myself together
Maybe it's the end of the line...
About Big Time
Ian Hunter's "Big Time" stands as a defining track from his 2006 album *Overnight Angels*, showcasing his signature blend of blues-rock and theatrical rock. Released during a period where Hunter was refining his sound to incorporate more electronic textures alongside traditional instrumentation, the song exemplifies his ability to craft anthemic melodies that resonate with themes of ambition and self-doubt. The recording features Hunter's distinctive, raspy vocal delivery, a hallmark of his discography that has influenced countless artists in the alternative rock and blues genres. As a key component of *Overnight Angels*, the track highlights Hunter's versatility as a songwriter and performer, bridging the gap between his earlier hard rock roots and his evolving experimental approach. The song's enduring popularity underscores its effectiveness as a live staple, often performed with high energy and dramatic flair. It remains a significant song in Hunter's catalog, reflecting the artistic maturity and public persona he cultivated in the mid-2000s.

