Big Shot
Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band Lyrics
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You heard me right the first time
Name of bachelor Johnny Cool
Occupation, Big Shot
Occupation at the moment, just having fun
What a party that was
The drinks were loaded
I narrowed my eyes and poured a stiff Manhattan
Then I saw Hotsie, what a dame
A big, bountiful babe in the region of 48-23-38
One hell of a region
She had the hottest lips since Hiroshima
I had to stand back for fear of being burned
Whiskey wow, wow, I breathed
She was dressed as before the bed
In that kind of outfit
She could get rolled at night
And I don't mean on a crap table
It's kind of revealing, isn't it?
Revealing? It's positively risk
I like it, she said
"You're a man with a thousand Gs, right?"
"A thousand what?" I quipped
"G-men, girls, guns, guts"
"You're my type"
"Wrong, baby", I slapped her hard
"I'm a L man, strictly liquor, love and laughs"
She stared over my shoulder
"Play it cool, Johnny" Play it what? I flipped
"Listen, I fought my way up from tough East Side New York
Lead filled saps and sub-machine guns, like this"
She said, "Johnny, this is a deadly game
Have a few laughs and go home"
I shuddered, normally I pack a rod in pajamas
I carry nothing but scars from Normandy beach
I said, "Wrong, baby, you can't fool me"
She spat playfully, "I'm ahead of you, Johnny"
I studied the swell of her enormous boobs and said
"Baby, you're so far ahead it's beautiful"
"You, you are, you are eccentric, I like that"
"Electric Cheri, bounce off my rocket, tout comprehend?"
We spoke French fluently, our lips met again and again
"Yeah, yeah, yeah", I slobbered
Hotsie said, "You're slobbering all over the seat, kid"
I went home late, very late
What could I say to M
The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band's song Big Shot is a satirical tale of a man who considers himself a big shot because of his wealth and social status. The singer, Johnny Cool, is described as a bachelor who claims to be living the high life, just "having fun" and enjoying his status. He attends a party where he drinks heavily and meets a woman named Hotsie, who is curvaceous and sensual. They end up speaking French fluently and kissing repeatedly.
The lyrics are full of ironic humor and satire, poking fun at the materialistic and superficial values of those who consider themselves the "big shots" in society. The singer's exaggerated sense of self-importance is contrasted with his lack of substance and his inability to connect with others on a meaningful level. His encounters with Hotsie, as well as his reference to his scars from Normandy beach, show that he is looking for more than just superficial thrills but is unsure of how to find it in his shallow and self-absorbed world.
The lyrics are also full of puns and witty wordplay, such as the reference to Hotsie's "region" and her "hot lips since Hiroshima". These clever twists on language add to the humor and satire of the song, making it a parody of the "big shot" lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
I am the Big Shot
I am a person of great importance and influence
You heard me right the first time
I said what I meant and I meant what I said
Name of bachelor Johnny Cool
My name is Johnny Cool and I am currently unmarried
Occupation, Big Shot
My occupation is being a person of great importance and influence
Occupation at the moment, just having fun
I am currently not engaged in any official occupation, but rather just enjoying myself
What a party that was
That was an amazing party
The drinks were loaded
The alcoholic beverages were quite potent
And so were the dolls
And so were the attractive women in attendance
I narrowed my eyes and poured a stiff Manhattan
I squinted my eyes and made myself a powerful cocktail called a Manhattan
Then I saw Hotsie, what a dame
Then I saw Hotsie, what an attractive woman
A big, bountiful babe in the region of 48-23-38
A curvaceous woman with measurements of 48-23-38
One hell of a region
Quite an impressive body shape
She had the hottest lips since Hiroshima
She had extremely attractive lips
I had to stand back for fear of being burned
I had to step back because she was so attractive
Whiskey wow, wow, I breathed
I was impressed by the quality of my drink
She was dressed as before the bed
She was dressed in a revealing outfit, perhaps meant for the bedroom
In that kind of outfit
Wearing such a revealing outfit
She could get rolled at night
She could become a target for theft or robbery at night
And I don't mean on a crap table
And I don't mean as in a gambling game
Revealing? It's positively risk
Her revealing outfit is quite risky
I like it, she said
She likes her revealing outfit
"You're a man with a thousand Gs, right?"
You are a man with a lot of money, girls, guns, and courage
"A thousand what?" I quipped
"A thousand what?" I asked sarcastically
"G-men, girls, guns, guts"
"Government agents, attractive women, firearms, and bravery"
"You're my type"
"You are the kind of man I am attracted to"
"Wrong, baby", I slapped her hard
"You are mistaken," I said before slapping her quite firmly
"I'm a L man, strictly liquor, love and laughs"
"I am a man who values alcohol, romance, and humor over money and violence"
She stared over my shoulder
She looked past me with a gaze that suggested she was deep in thought
"Play it cool, Johnny"
"Stay calm and collected, Johnny"
Play it what? I flipped
I was confused and possibly frustrated
"Listen, I fought my way up from tough East Side New York
"I come from a difficult upbringing in the rough East Side of New York City
Lead filled saps and sub-machine guns, like this"
Weapons such as lead-filled clubs and submachine guns
"Johnny, this is a deadly game
"This is a dangerous situation, Johnny
Have a few laughs and go home"
Laugh a little and then leave this situation safely
I shuddered, normally I pack a rod in pajamas
I was uncomfortable, as I typically keep a gun hidden in my pajamas for protection
I carry nothing but scars from Normandy beach
I carry only physical scars from my experiences in the Normandy Invasion during World War II
"Wrong, baby, you can't fool me"
"You are mistaken again," I replied
She spat playfully, "I'm ahead of you, Johnny"
She said teasingly that she was smarter than I was
I studied the swell of her enormous boobs and said
I looked at her large and round breasts and spoke
"Baby, you're so far ahead it's beautiful"
"You are so much smarter or more capable than I am, it's quite impressive"
"You, you are, you are eccentric, I like that"
"You are unconventional and interesting, I am attracted to that"
"Electric Cheri, bounce off my rocket, tout comprehend?"
"Electric Cheri, ride on my momentum, do you understand?"
We spoke French fluently, our lips met again and again
We were very skilled at speaking French and kissed each other repeatedly
"Yeah, yeah, yeah", I slobbered
"Yes, yes, yes," I said in a drunken and possibly sloppy manner
Hotsie said, "You're slobbering all over the seat, kid"
Hotsie joked that I was drooling on the furniture
I went home late, very late
I returned to my residence very late at night
What could I say to M?
What could I say to my partner or spouse?
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