Pixies - Gigantic Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the song 'Gigantic' by Pixies?

   'Gigantic' was co-written by Pixies bassist Kim Deal and lead vocalist/guitarist Black Francis (Charles Thompson).

2. On which album did 'Gigantic' first appear?

   'Gigantic' first appeared on the Pixies' debut full-length studio album, 'Surfer Rosa,' released in 1988.

3. What inspired Kim Deal to write 'Gigantic'?

   Kim Deal was inspired by the film 'Crimes of the Heart,' which features a storyline about a white married woman falling in love with a black teenager. The song's lyrics revolve around observing an attractive black man making love to another woman.

4. Was 'Gigantic' ever released as a single?

   'Gigantic' was released as the band's first single from their album 'Surfer Rosa' in 1988. However, it never achieved a ranking on any major charts and was not released as a single in the United States.

5. Did 'Gigantic' receive any notable recognition or influence?

   'Gigantic' made a significant impression on Kurt Cobain, who mentioned in 1992 that he wished Kim Deal had been allowed to write more songs for the Pixies because he considered it their best song.

6. How did Frank Black describe the chord progression of 'Gigantic'?

   Frank Black described the chord progression of 'Gigantic' as very Lou Reed-influenced. He mentioned that he had the word 'gigantic' in mind because the chord progression seemed very big to him.