Polly
Big Scary · The Mini - EP [2009]
When I wasn't so young
When my body ruled my freedom
And my brain was like a theme park of fun
Where all the rides were free
That ran on opportunity
That hit us in the face
Like the sunshine of jollity
And the people in this park
They would laugh and they'd play
I could make them hang around
I could make them go away
But I would often send them home
So we could have all the rides to ourselves
I liked the Ferris wheel
She liked the dodgem cars
Oh, but it took some time to realise
Some time to come to grips
With the fact that she did not exist
And I was only playing with myself
I was dreaming of a time
When I could walk where big people walked
I was dreaming of a time
When people would listen when I would talk
But as we get to a place where my thoughts
They don't seem as small as they once were
I'm working out, I'm working out
People are turning their heads when I want to be heard
Hey, dreaming of a time
When I wasn't so young
When my body ruled my freedom
And my brain was like a theme park of fun
Where all the rides were free
That ran on opportunity
That hit us in the face
Like the sunshine of jollity
But as we get to a place where my thoughts
They don't seem as small as they once were
I'm working out, I'm working out, I'm working out
I'm working out, I'm working out, I'm working out, I'm working out
The people, the people, the people
The people are turning their heads when I want to be heard
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Polly stands as a defining track from Big Scary's early discography, appearing on their 2009 release The Mini - EP. This recording captures the band's signature English indie rock sound, characterized by melodic sensibilities and a distinct atmospheric production style. As part of a cohesive body of work that would later expand into seasonal-themed albums, the song demonstrates the group's ability to craft intimate yet expansive sonic landscapes. The track serves as an essential song point into their catalogue, showcasing the songwriting maturity that would define their subsequent recordings. Listeners exploring this era of the band will find a polished performance that balances emotional resonance with the energetic dynamics typical of the genre during this period.