AJR - Big Idea Lyrics






Pro tools and a mic and a big idea [x4]

I've seen almost every side of the industry
Except the side we've been working seven years to see
Just some kids with pro tools and a mic and a big idea, but no IDs

So bar scenes weren't an option
Ukulele DJs
Only band in the genre
And we're dreaming of Bahamas
So pass around the bottle
Good music's still good even if no one is watching

Now you're on top of the world tonight
You can do anything you like
And through that struggle we made a star
You can do anything you want
And we're just children in a world of diversion
Trying to stick it to the man before we're grown
And through that struggle we made a star
You can do anything you want

Pro tools and a mic and a big idea [x4]

John's too big to fail
Make it superstar
His label's doing the thing and we were doing ours
Shame painted the discotheque
I was feeling kind of alone till I heard that track, oh
And now we celebrate
If only for today
No story's a fairytale
I don't know if we'll make it
But we're not too big to fail

Now you're on top of the world tonight
You can do anything you like
And through that struggle we made a star
You can do anything you want
And we're just children in a world of diversion
Trying to stick it to the man before we're grown
And through that struggle we made a star
You can do anything you want

And we're just children in a world of diversion
Trying to stick it to the man before we're grown
And we're just children in a world of diversion
Trying to stick it to the man before we're grown

Pro tools and a mic and a big idea [x4]

Oh, oohh
Now you're on top of the world tonight
You can do anything you like
And through that struggle we made a star
You can do anything you want
And we're just children in a world of diversion
Trying to stick it to the man before we're grown
And through that struggle we made a star
You can do anything you want
You can do anything you want





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  1. L.... ....

    Hot take, the best verse is the first one.

  2. H.... ....

    Legit probably the beat AJR song in my opinion. Next to Break My Face.

    H.... ....

    Though the overture on this one.... lol. I'm indecisive.

  3. A.... S....

    Am I the only one that thinks the intro sounds like a helicopter taking off?

  4. A.... P....

    Anyone watching in 2019??

  5. O.... m....

    they said birthday party was their weirdest song... *I DONT KNOW ABOUT THAT......*

  6. O.... m....

    *P R O T O O L S A N D A M I C A N D A B I G I D E A*
    YEAHHHH!!!

  7. V.... ....

    I've been a fan since Jan 2019 and recently I've been listening to their older songs and I freaking love this so much

    V.... ....

    I Have Been Listning to their music for almost a year but am not just listening to the older songs

  8. R.... ....

    cool dude

  9. S.... ....

    ɓɽʋɧ

  10. d.... d....

    underrated song

  11. E.... D....

    This song fits perfectly with an old book collab with two of my friends that we ended up abandoning lol

    One of my favorites 👀

  12. R.... T....

    Sooooo good with iPad

  13. D.... C....

    i love AJR...

    but i hate this song

    sorry :(

  14. G.... T....

    64 people disliked this video

    G.... T....

    That makes me unhappy

  15. G.... H....

    0:08 song starts

  16. -.... ....

    Fours years later even as Neotheather is coming out I still come back to Living Room. Can't wait to see what you do next, AJR.

  17. M.... M....

    this entire album just scares me

  18. J.... P....

    the beggining sound like splatton lol

  19. l.... ....

    [Intro]
    Pro tools, and a mic, and a big idea
    Pro tools, and a mic, and a big idea
    Pro tools, and a mic, and a big idea
    Pro tools, and a mic, and a big idea

    [Verse 1: Ryan]
    I've seen almost every side of the industry
    Except the side we've been working seven years to see
    Just some kids with pro tools, and a mic, and a big idea
    (But no IDs)
    So bar scenes weren't an option
    Ukulele DJs, only band in the genre
    And we're dreaming of Bahamas
    So pass around the bottle
    Good music's still good even if no one is watching

    [Chorus: Jack]
    Now you're on top of the world tonight
    You can do anything you'd like
    And through that struggle, we made a start
    You can do anything you want
    And we're just children in a world of diversion
    Tryna stick it to the man before we're grown
    And through that struggle, we made a start
    You can do anything you want

    [Post-Chorus]
    Pro tools, and a mic, and a big idea
    Pro tools, and a mic, and a big idea
    Pro tools, and a mic, and a big idea
    Pro tools, and a mic, and a big idea

    [Verse 2: Ryan, Adam]
    John's too big to fail
    Make it superstar
    His label's doing the thing, and we were doing ours
    Champagne at the discotheque
    I was feeling kind of alone 'till I heard that track
    Go!
    And now we celebrate
    If only for today
    No story's a fairytale
    I don't know if we'll make it
    But we're not too big to fail

    [Chorus: Jack]
    Now you're on top of the world tonight
    You can do anything you'd like
    And through that struggle, we made a start
    You can do anything you want
    And we're just children in a world of diversion
    Tryna stick it to the man before we're grown
    And through that struggle, we made a start
    You can do anything you want

    [Bridge: Adam]
    And we're just children in a world of diversion
    Tryna stick it to the man before were grown
    And we're just children in a world of diversion
    Tryna stick it to the man before were grown

    Pro tools, and a mic, and a big idea
    Pro tools, and a mic, and a big idea
    Pro tools, and a mic, and a big idea
    Pro tools, and a mic, and a big idea

    [Chorus: Jack]
    Oh oh
    Now you're on top of the world tonight
    You can do anything you'd like
    And through that struggle, we made a start
    You can do anything you want
    And we're just children in a world of diversion
    Tryna stick it to the man before we're grown
    And through that struggle, we made a start
    You can do anything you want

    [Outro]
    You can do anything you want

  20. S.... C....

    Theres alot of icons i approve of here. and usernames. and people.

  21. H.... D....

    when u listen to this song I Imagen a still picture of ajr with flashing lighting around them

  22. d.... t....

    Still here in 2019. Still fucking great

  23. C.... F....

    59 misclicks smh

  24. S.... S....

    omg. I had NO IDEA THIS WAS BY THEM IM SCREAMINNNGGGG

  25. H.... H....

    Personally prefer ableton livee
    Never used pro tools...
    My school has two studios and suplies live and protools....

  26. Y.... T....

    THIS IS MY FAVORITE SONG EVER!!!

  27. J.... 1....

    I must be the only one on all their songs but... 2018/2019? 😘💔

  28. J.... P....

    Felt conflicted about it, then the chorus hit. I love it. Every time it hits, I just feel these mini explosions everywhere. I love Jacks voice so incrediy much.

  29. S.... r....

    It's almost 2019 and I'm still listening this amazing song.

  30. S.... ....

    Wah. This is like some kind of tough love ASMR. Not that like soft gentle stuff but some rough, deep tissue massage version.

  31. M.... K....

    Just children in a world of diversion

  32. C.... w....

    This perfectly sums up they’re relationship between the brothers,and green and the town has the same feeling.

  33. p.... ....

    Let's get the team together to hunt down the people that disliked the video

  34. J.... H....

    Such a good song I cant stop listening to it!

  35. B.... S....

    I LOVE THIS SONG SOO MUCH, I just heard it today and I love it so much.

  36. I.... T....

    YOU CAN DO ANYTHING YOU'D LIKE

  37. G.... C....

    This is my absolute favorite song💖🚀

  38. H.... t....

    Still can't believe the view count.

  39. b.... ....

    okay but adam's part gave me *tingles???*

  40. B.... F....

    alguem de 2018?

  41. E.... �....

    Pro tools, and a mic, and a big idea
    Pro tools, and a mic, and a big idea
    Pro tools, and a mic, and a big idea
    Pro tools, and a mic, and a big idea

    [Verse 1: Ryan]
    I've seen almost every side of the industry
    Except the side we've been working seven years to see
    Just some kids with pro tools, and a mic, and a big idea
    (But no IDs)
    So bar scenes weren't an option
    Ukulele DJs, only band in the genre
    And we're dreaming of Bahamas
    So pass around the bottle
    Good music's still good even if no one is watching

    [Chorus: Jack]
    Now you're on top of the world tonight
    You can do anything you'd like
    And through that struggle, we made a start
    You can do anything you want
    And we're just children in a world of diversion
    Tryna stick it to the man before we're grown
    And through that struggle, we made a start
    You can do anything you want

    [Post-Chorus]
    Pro tools, and a mic, and a big idea
    Pro tools, and a mic, and a big idea
    Pro tools, and a mic, and a big idea
    Pro tools, and a mic, and a big idea

    [Verse 2: Ryan, Adam]
    John's too big to fail
    Make it superstar
    His label's doing the thing, and we were doing ours
    Champagne at the discotheque
    I was feeling kind of alone 'till I heard that track
    Go!
    And now we celebrate
    If only for today
    No story's a fairytale
    I don't know if we'll make it
    But we're not too big to fail

    [Chorus: Jack]
    Now you're on top of the world tonight
    You can do anything you'd like
    And through that struggle, we made a start
    You can do anything you want
    And we're just children in a world of diversion
    Tryna stick it to the man before we're grown
    And through that struggle, we made a start
    You can do anything you want

    [Bridge: Adam]
    And we're just children in a world of diversion
    Tryna stick it to the man before were grown
    And we're just children in a world of diversion
    Tryna stick it to the man before were grown

    Pro tools, and a mic, and a big idea
    Pro tools, and a mic, and a big idea
    Pro tools, and a mic, and a big idea
    Pro tools, and a mic, and a big idea

    [Chorus: Jack]
    Oh oh
    Now you're on top of the world tonight
    You can do anything you'd like
    And through that struggle, we made a start
    You can do anything you want
    And we're just children in a world of diversion
    Tryna stick it to the man before we're grown
    And through that struggle, we made a start
    You can do anything you want

    [Outro]
    You can do anything you want

    E.... �....

    How do you know who is singing??!!! Please tell me how you found out! 😮

    E.... �....

    The amount of dedication to do this

    E.... �....

    Wait what I thought they were saying "but no ideas" not "But no I.d.s" am I the only one. My life is a lie

    E.... �....

    @bowman hath the voices are pretty distinct.

  42. O.... ....

    Pro tools and a mic and a big idea
    Pro tools and a mic and a big idea
    Pro tools and a mic and a big idea
    Pro tools and a mic and a big idea
    I've seen almost every side of the industry
    Except the side we've been working seven years to see
    Just some kids with pro tools and a mic and a big idea, but no IDs
    So bar scenes weren't an option
    Ukulele DJs
    Only band in the genre
    And we're dreaming of Bahamas
    So pass around the bottle
    Good music's still good even if no one is watching
    Now you're on top of the world tonight
    You can do anything you like
    And through that struggle we made a star
    You can do anything you want
    And we're just children in a world of diversion
    Trying to stick it to the man before we're grown
    And through that struggle we made a star
    You can do anything you want
    Pro tools and a mic and a big idea
    Pro tools and a mic and a big idea
    Pro tools and a mic and a big idea
    Pro tools and a mic and a big idea
    John's too big to fail
    Make it superstar
    His label's doing the thing and we were doing ours
    Shame painted the discotheque
    I was feeling kind of alone till I heard that track, oh
    And now we celebrate
    If only for today
    No story's a fairytale
    I don't know if we'll make it
    But we're not too big to fail
    Now you're on top of the world tonight
    You can do anything you like
    And through that struggle we made a star
    You can do anything you want
    And we're just children in a world of diversion
    Trying to stick it to the man before we're grown
    And through that struggle we made a star
    You can do anything you want
    And we're just children in a world of diversion
    Trying to stick it to the man before we're grown
    And we're just children in a world of diversion
    Trying to stick it to the man before we're grown
    Pro tools and a mic and a big idea
    Pro tools and a mic and a big idea
    Pro tools and a mic and a big idea
    Pro tools and a mic and a big idea
    Oh, oohh
    Now you're on top of the world tonight
    You can do anything you like
    And through that struggle we made a star
    You can do anything you want
    And we're just children in a world of diversion
    Trying to stick it to the man before we're grown
    And through that struggle we made a star
    You can do anything you want
    You can do anything you want

  43. J.... ....

    III LLLOOOOVVVVEEEE THHHHHHHIIIIISSSSSS SSSSOOOOOOOONNNNNNNGGGGG 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂😇😇😇😇😇😍😍😍😍😍😍

  44. C.... ....

    i thought my computer was breaking in the beginning

  45. D.... D....

    .. _WOW_

  46. R.... A....

    Can some one make lyrics

  47. T.... G....

    This song is crazy. In the best way

  48. L.... e....

    pro tools and a big idea

  49. L.... e....

    whoever does not like them "let the games begin"

  50. L.... e....

    I wish i could meet them but im "weak

  51. L.... e....

    late squad 3>

  52. L.... e....

    i wish i was famous but im not famous.

  53. L.... e....

    i wish i can "come hang out" but i dont think that is a "big idea" lol

  54. B.... P....

    why is your tour the day before and after my birthday

  55. O.... S....

    Seriously have been following all of your music from the start you guys are seriously my favorite band ever. Your music and the sound of it is so new and unique nothing compares. Keep up the good work! So happy to see some of your songs get recognized on a large scale and honestly can't wait till people continually discover all of your songs throughout the days.

  56. T.... P....

    WHO THE HELL DISLIKED THIS???

    T.... P....

    @fyrepheonix39 im agree with you

    T.... P....

    Probably Twenty-One Pilots :/

    T.... P....

    The guys who didn't have pro tools, or a mic, or a big idea

    T.... P....

    DaviePlaiez why?

    T.... P....

    Obviously, it was Satan who disliked it, because only someone as evil as him could dislike pure talent.

  57. T.... P....

    Two years later, and they just announced a US tour that was selling out shows within the first 2 hours.  People are watching now.  And the music is amazing.

    T.... P....

    i see you in every ajr comment section three thirty, big idea and more

    T.... P....

    @JoinMolten lol yeah

    T.... P....

    you're everywhere

    T.... P....

    You are everywherr like all over tøp and Ajr

  58. D.... E....

    “Good music still good even if no one is watching”
    Me: *listening

  59. x.... N....

    Who else thinks they pressed just random keys in the intro verse, oh AJR

  60. x.... N....

    In some parts they kind of rap, but in Three-Thirty they say " Never spoken with my mouth full, yeah that's a mouthful, and I'm doubtful, that I could get these lyrics out oh, cause I think fast, but I sing slow" I think slow so...

  61. �.... ....

    is bad ass

  62. �.... ....

    shit the music

  63. S.... ....

    My fav part was at 0:00 all the way to 3:20

    S.... ....

    Much original, much wow

  64. W.... S....

    I'm So In Love With These Guys That I Named My Playlist AJR🎧🎼🎧🎼🎼🎼👐👐👐❣

  65. J.... H....

    Good Job

  66. X.... M....

    Uh....,AJR IS THEEEEEEREEE BEST FUCK OFF HATERS BUT HATERS GOTTA HATE (TRUE DAT)

  67. F.... ....

    inspireing

  68. R.... P....

    This sounds a bit like a Jetpack Joyride song or something

  69. A.... A....

    uuuhhhggg why and how are they so amazing!!! feeling inspired!! thanks AJR

  70. C.... ....

    protoolsandamicandabigidea

  71. Z.... M....

    My favorite is I'm ready and drama and my little sister wants to know what happened to the guy in the hoodie in I'm ready

  72. C.... ....

    ...this is actually crazy inspiring. o.o

  73. M.... ....

    This song is so freaking amazing idk how I'm just now finding it

  74. n.... n....

    Now you're on top of the world tonight you can do anything you like

  75. d.... ....

    Ryan met is the perfect woman, he plays ukulele

  76. B.... ....

    Awesome!!

  77. x.... O....

    wow!this is GR88888888 M888888 I R8 8/8

  78. E.... ....

    My favorite song

  79. P.... H....

    I used to have a playlist of their upbeat songs and it was great workout music cx

  80. s.... d....

    play this at my funeral.

  81. S.... U....

    you lied,ajr !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you said you were not famous

  82. v.... b....

    OMG YOU'RE AMAZING

  83. M.... ....

    I LITERALLY JUST DISCOVERED YOU GUYS LIKE 2 HOURS AGO AND SINCE THEN IVE BEEN WATCHING YOUR GUYS VIDEOS WOWWWWW <333333 SO AMAZING

    M.... ....

    Mistakes were made HEY! HEHEHE

    M.... ....

    Exactly 69 likes.

  84. D.... ....

    Wow. Melody's amazing... well done on this song, especially for one without a music video or any real promotion.

  85. k.... p....

    The beginning is really cool with earbuds/headphones

    k.... p....

    Heyitskgp123 Moviestarplanet yeah

    k.... p....

    Thank you :)

  86. s.... s....

    you guys are amazing

  87. n.... l....

    keep up the good work

  88. R.... R....

    This deserves so much more than they have, they have so much talent

    R.... R....

    Rebecca Richins ikr

  89. L.... ....

    "Good music's still good even if no one is watching." Too true, you guys deserve more views/listeners/fans.

    L.... ....

    I want to like this comment but I also want to keep the count on 69.

    L.... ....

    How you watch music?

    L.... ....

    Views on the video

  90. C.... B....

    And we're just children in a world of diversion listening to the most fire band ever. You're on top of the world tonight your fire shines so bright.

    See? Your fire music inspires people to create more fire.

    C.... B....

    CrimsonBlaster 46 smart

    C.... B....

    icon for hire x flyleaf Thank you

    C.... B....

    CrimsonBlaster 46 I love the end it reminds me of a sad robot

    C.... B....

    icon for hire x flyleaf Kinda does now that I think about it.

    C.... B....

    CrimsonBlaster 46 its so cool

  91. G.... Z....

    did they use that music board thing I forget what its called

    G.... Z....

    +Audra Czmyr thanks

  92. M.... P....

    This song should really be made into a music video because its pretty dang awesome!

  93. B.... V....

    This is awesome... How is this not famous

    B.... V....

    LOL...beat me to it

  94. M.... M....

    Oh yes this song is very very yummy and stuff

  95. D.... C....

    I Love You AJR!!❤ I'm Mexican😍

  96. E.... P....

    Lovveeeee this song <3