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Big Brother

Stevie Wonder

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Big Brother

Your name is big brother

You say that you're watching me on the tele,

Seeing me go nowhere,

Your name is big brother,

You say that you're tired of me protesting,

Children dying everyday,

My name is nobody

But I can't wait to see your face inside my door.

Your name is big brother

You say that you got me all in your notebook,

Writing it down everyday,

Your name is I'll see ya,

I'll change if you vote me in as the pres,

The President of your soul

I live in the ghetto,

You just come to visit me 'round election time.

I live in the ghetto,

Someday I will move on my feet to the other side,

My name is secluded, we live in a house the size of a matchbox,

Roaches live with us wall to wall,

You've killed all our leaders,

I don't even have to do nothin' to you,

You'll cause your own country to fall.

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Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Big Brother by Stevie Wonder is a socially conscious and politically charged song that critiques the government's surveillance and lack of genuine care for the people. Wonder addresses issues such as inequality, broken promises, and systemic neglect. Key themes include social justice, government mistrust, and the fight for true democracy. Poignant moments in the song include Wonder's direct confrontations with 'Big Brother,' symbolizing the government's intrusive presence and hypocritical behavior. The recurring notion of citizens being unseen and unheard by those in power resonates deeply, making this song a powerful commentary on societal issues.

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