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Patti Austin – Big Bad World (1985) | Track profile | Dork

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Patti Austin
Gettin' Away With Murder
Big Bad World

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Big Bad World

Release date: 1st October 1985

From Gettin' Away With Murder

Soul Music R&B/Soul

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About This Track

"Big Bad World" is a track by Patti Austin, from the album Gettin' Away With Murder, released 1st October 1985. Full lyrics are available below.

About the Artist

Patti Austin

Patti Austin

Lyrics

Big Bad World

[Chorus]

It's a big bad world

What you gonna do without love?

It's a big bad world

But you gotta trust in someone

[Verse 1]

If your heart's unsure

Somewhere there's an answer

Between the lines

Who could love you more?

Think about it baby

And I'll still be waiting for you

Oh you know I, I want it all

That's why we belong together

[Chorus]

It's a big bad world, out there baby

What you gonna do without love (What in the world)

It's a big bad world, out there baby

You know I'll always be the one

[Verse 2]

Do you think you'll find

Another love that's better, along the way

All good things in time, this one's forever

It's more giving than taking

All you once had, you'll come to find

Back here in my arms forever

[Chorus]

It's a big bad world, out there baby

What you gonna do without love (What in the world)

It's a big bad world (It's a big bad world), out there baby

But you gotta trust in someone (Trust in someone)

[Bridge]

I'll be the one to keep you safe and warm

Ain't nobody gonna love you more (Big bad world)

If you want a love that you can hold on to

Baby I'll be here for you (Big bad world)

Oh, I'll be the one to see you through it all

I know we belong together

[Chorus]

It's a big bad world, out there baby

What you gonna do without love (What in the world)

It's a big bad world (It's a big bad world), out there baby

You know I'll always be the one, I'll be the one

[Outro]

Big bad world

It's a big bad world

Big bad world

(It's a big bad world) It's a big bad world

Big bad world

(What you gonna do without love)

It's a big bad world

Big bad world...

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Track details

From Gettin' Away With Murder

1985

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Album

Gettin' Away With Murder

14th October 1985

Release year

1985

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