"Big Machine" is a song by the

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, first released on their ''

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'' album in 2002. It was written by lead vocalist/guitarist Johnny Rzeznik, who calls it his "disco song" and describes its meaning as "a propulsive tale of

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". This song's drums were on a drum machine, and it was called "Disco". This song was written about the people in LA, and the way of life, as told on VH1's Storytellers. Gutterflower#"Big Machine"

Track listings

U.S. promo CD #"Big Machine" - 3:10 Australian CD single #"Big Machine" - 3:10 #"Black Balloon" - 4:01 #"Broadway" - 3:50

Live versions

The song was performed live as the opener for the band's

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concert, and was filmed for the '' Live in Buffalo: July 4th, 2004'' DVD release.

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References

2002 singles Goo Goo Dolls songs Songs written by John Rzeznik Song recordings produced by Rob Cavallo Torch songs {{2000s-rock-single-stub