In 1996 I wrote this song, recorded a scratch demo of myself singing and playing it on guitar, and forgot about it. In 1999, my then-fiancee heard the tape, liked it, and suggested that I go ahead and finish the song and record it; and here it is.
lyrics
BIGGER - words & music by Nate Butler
Don't say I didn't warn you not to come by without calling
I won't be angry, but you will surely see that I take it personally
I said more than I meant when I said I was indifferent
How many times did I say "I" in my last sentence?
I want to be bigger than I know
I want to be bigger than I know
I picked another fight with some of the guys who like bashing
I wasn't the target of their stupid prejudice, but this time they sure kicked my ass in
I want to be bigger than I know
I want to be bigger than I know
Don't say I didn't warn you not to come by without calling
No, I'm not angry, but you can surely see that I take it personally
I want to be bigger than I know
I want to be bigger than I know
I want to be bigger than I know
Don't say I didn't warn you not to come by without calling
credits
from Bigger & Crazier Than Me (album),
released July 29, 2014
Nate Butler: lead & backing vocals, piano, bass guitar
Renee Caffee: percussion
Jeffrey S. Fetters: electric guitars
Donny Marvin: drums
Rich McCulley: acoustic guitars
Produced by Rich McCulley and Nate Butler.
Engineered by Rich McCulley. Additional engineering by Steve Lipari and Ray Settle.
Recorded at Starline Studios, Fresno, California, USA
Executive producer: Steve Lipari.
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