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Great Things Lyrics by Echobelly

On (Expanded Edition)

1995

[Chorus]
I wanna do great things
I don't wanna compromise
I wanna know what life is
I wanna know everything
I wanna do great things
I don't wanna compromise
I wanna know what love is
Is it something I do to myself?

[Verse 1]
All is fair in love and war
Or so they say and so the saying goes
But I've seen more broken hearts
Than you can count the bullets in the war

[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, what do I know?
There's gotta be so much I don't know

[Chorus]
I wanna do great things
I don't wanna compromise
I wanna know what life is
I wanna know everything
I wanna do great things
I don't wanna compromise
I wanna know what love is
Is it something I do to myself?
Something I do to myself?

[Verse 2]
What is life apart from memories of dreams
And friendships we have known
And it smells of childhood tales
And contemplating clothes that you have worn

[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, what do I know?
There's got to be so much I don't know

[Chorus]
I wanna do great things
I don't wanna compromise
I wanna know what life is
Is it something I do to myself?
Something I do to myself?

[Verse 3]
Never wanted many things
Except the chance to learn from my mistakes
Funny how you never learn but
Know them when they come around again

[Pre-Chorus]
Oh what do I know?
There's got to be so much I don't know

[Chorus]
I wanna do great things
I don't wanna compromise
I wanna know what life is
I wanna try everything
I wanna do great things
I don't wanna compromise
I wanna know what love is
Is it something I do to myself?
Something I do to myself
Something you do to yourself?
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About “Great Things” by Echobelly

Read the complete lyrics to "Great Things" by Echobelly from the album "On (Expanded Edition)" in 1995. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Jangle Pop, Pop-Rock, Power Pop.

"Great Things" is performed by Echobelly. from the album "On (Expanded Edition)" in 1995 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Great Things", explore more songs by Echobelly using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Great Things" is credited to Echobelly. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Great Things" appears on "On (Expanded Edition)" in 1995.

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