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Big Man In A Little Suit

Elton John

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Big Man In A Little Suit

Song byElton John
in AlbumElton John

Lyrics by Bernie Taupin

Oh I've been staying up nights

Thinking about a long flight that could take me home

Or a slow train rolling

Or a big boat floating out there on that lonely ocean

I'm not the man I was

I guess the dark side lost and the sun broke through

I thought I knew it all

I was the next big thing until I thought about you

Oh I was reaching for the stars

When I wasn't even touching you

I was lying to myself, I needed no one's help

thought I was living proof

When there's one set of footsteps

No one's gonna fill your shoes

Now I'm looking in the mirror

At a big man in a little suit

I'm a big man in a little suit

It's tight on me, hard on you

It's a short cut but it's a long way home

When you think you can make it on you own

You think you're bulletproof

But what you really are

Is a big man in a little suit

I was part of the chain

A face with no name in a place with no soul

By a thief in the night

I was robbed of the light and left nothing, nothing to hold

I've turned my back on a world like that

I want to get back to loving you

Give me one more chance

Won't you warm the hands of this cold headed fool

LanguageEnglish
Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Big Man In A Little Suit by Elton John is a playful and satirical song that explores themes of identity, societal expectations, and the contrasts between one's true self and the persona they present to the world. Elton John uses vivid imagery and clever wordplay to highlight the absurdity of trying to fit into roles or appearances that do not align with one's authentic self. The repetition of the phrase 'big man in a little suit' underscores the discomfort and constriction felt by someone who is trying to conform to inappropriate or ill-fitting societal standards. Poignant moments in the song might include lines that sharply contrast the character's inner feelings with their outward appearance, showcasing John's knack for blending humor with deeper commentary.

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