"I'll See Big" is a song by Underworld & Iggy Pop. The lyrics reflect on the concept of friendships and the various experiences the narrator has had in maintaining relationships with different types of people. The song begins with the narrator expressing their desire to have friends but feeling a difficulty in finding genuine connections. The mention of "nerds" suggests that they had hoped to find companionship with like-minded individuals, but even among this group, forming strong friendships proves challenging. The narrator then describes finding a group of individuals who also lack other friends and are not demanding in their companionship. They engage in activities like drug use, pursuing romantic interests, and dreaming about music, all while avoiding the responsibilities of working. This carefree state of existence appears to have been enjoyable, at least for a certain period of time. However, the narrator realizes that friendships need to be demanding to thrive and grow. They personally start becoming more demanding and ambitious, but this change leads to the loss of their previous friends, who were unable to tolerate demanding behavior. As the narrator progresses in life, they make new friends who are capable of helping them in their endeavors. These friends are described as being demanding and lacking warm, comforting qualities. The narrator acknowledges that this is a necessary aspect of achieving success in show business or any other ambitious pursuit. Finally, the song touches upon the narrator's contemplation of their legacy and the friends who will remember them when they are no longer around. These friends are not portrayed as exceptional individuals but rather as loyal, despite any flaws or difficulties that may come with their friendship. Overall, "I'll See Big" explores the ups and downs of friendships, the changing dynamics between friends, and the idea that even imperfect relationships can hold sentimental value.
