Big Boss Man
B. B. Band Lyrics

The lyrics of B.B. Band's song "Big Boss Man" describe the struggle of an employee working under a boss who is controlling and demanding. The singer is speaking directly to their boss, asking if they can hear them when they call out. However, they are quick to point out that despite their boss's perceived authority, they are not actually that powerful. The singer then describes the grueling hours they are forced to work, with no time to even take a drink of water. They express their frustration with their situation and assert their desire for a boss who will treat them with more respect and consideration.

The song speaks to the broader issues of power dynamics in the workplace, worker exploitation, and the desire for justice and fair treatment. The singer's desire for a boss who will treat them with respect suggests a need for workers to be treated as human beings rather than mere commodities to be exploited for profit. The song's chorus, with its repetition of the line "you ain't so big/ you're just tall, that's all," suggests that the perceived power of the boss is largely illusory, and that the real power lies with the workers who can come together and demand change.