Wave 1 track 06

Big Screen

A dreamer anthem about small beginnings, loud street-corner ambition, and the long route from local noise to big-screen belief.

Big Screen cover art by ME & The Robots
06

Track

Big Screen on Wave 1.

Release date

23 Oct 2024

Duration

3:13

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 dreamer anthem about small beginnings, loud street-corner ambition, and the long route from local noise to big-screen belief.

Then, one day, seeing them on TV made it all come full circle. Those same kids who once played on the street had made it to the big screen. “Big Screen” is about the power of perseverance—about sticking with something, believing in yourself, and never giving up, no matter what.

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