Wave 1: Echoes track 03

Big Screen (Stargazer Version)

A wider, more reflective take on the dreamer anthem, now looking back at the fight and the friendship that made the spotlight possible.

Big Screen (Stargazer Version) cover art by ME & The Robots
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Track

Big Screen (Stargazer Version) on Wave 1: Echoes.

Release date

23 Apr 2025

Duration

3:15

Lyrics

We grew up on the same street, in a town so small Dreaming of the big time, we had nothing at all Life was tough, but we stuck together Two kids with a dream, through any weather

We’d stay up late, writing songs by the moonlight Hoping one day, we’d make it right Through the struggles and the pain, we held on tight Believing in our music, with all our might

Now they’re shining stars, lighting up the night From the shadows of their past, to the spotlight They made it through the storm, now they’re living the dream Two kids from the block, now they’re on the big screen (Two kids from the block, now they’re on the big screen)

They played their guitars, in the garage out back Singing songs of hope, to cover what they lack From open mics to sold-out shows They kept on pushing, despite the lows

They faced rejection, time and again But they never gave up, they knew they’d win With every chord and every rhyme They climbed the ladder, one step at a time

They faced the world, with a song and a smile Through the darkest days, they walked every mile Now they’re on top, and it’s clear to see Their journey’s a testament to what can be

Now they’re shining stars, lighting up the night From the shadows of their past, to the spotlight They made it through the storm, now they’re living the dream Two kids from the block, now they’re on the big screen

Now they’re shining stars, lighting up the night From the shadows of their past, to the spotlight They made it through the storm, now they’re living the dream Two kids from the block, now they’re on the big screen

They never gave up, they never backed down From the roughest parts of this old town With every note, they found their way Now they’re living large, every single day

They remember the days when they had none Now they celebrate, ’cause they’ve finally won From the bottom to the top, they made their mark Two shining stars, who ignited the dark

Now they’re shining stars, lighting up the night From the shadows of their past, to the spotlight so bright They made it through the storm, now they’re living the dream Two kids from the block, now they’re on the big screen

Now they’re shining stars, lighting up the night From the shadows of their past, to the spotlight They made it through the storm, now they’re living the dream Two kids from the block, now they’re on the big screen

So here’s to the fighters, who never gave in To the ones who believed, they could always win Their story’s a legend, their music’s a guide Two kids from the block, now they shine worldwide

About this song

A wider, more reflective take on the dreamer anthem, now looking back at the fight and the friendship that made the spotlight possible.

This version pulls the lens back. It’s not just about the struggle anymore; it’s about where it led. It shows the stars they’ve become—but never forgets the garage shows, the quiet belief, and the relentless fight to be heard. It’s raw. It’s real. And it’s for anyone still chasing that spotlight, knowing that even from the shadows, you can find your way to the big screen.

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