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The song is a high-energy "funk-rocker" heavily influenced by the sounds of the 1960s.

Lyrically, "Big Time" is a on the ego, materialism, and unbridled ambition of the 1980s. Peter Gabriel Big Time Song

: One of the track's most famous technical innovations is its percussive bassline. Tony Levin handled the fingerings on a fretless bass while drummer Jerry Marotta hit the strings with drumsticks. This unique sound led Levin to later invent "Funk Fingers," small drumstick ends that attach to the fingers for live performances. The song is a high-energy "funk-rocker" heavily influenced