PayBack
Brown (James) Lyrics


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Hey, you gotta, gotta payback (the big payback)
Revenge
I'm mad (the big payback)
Got to get back
I need some get back!
Payback, payback (the big payback)
There it is
Payback
Revenge
I'm mad

You get down with my girlfriend, huh, that ain't right
Woo (talkin')
Hollerin', cussin', you want to fight
Payback is a thing you gotta see, hell
Never do any damn thing to me

You sold me out for chicken change (yes, you did)
Told me, yeah, they, they had it all arranged
You had me down and that's a fact
Now you, punk, you gotta get ready
For the big payback (the big payback)
That's where I land, Lord, for the big payback (the big payback)

I can do wheelin', I can do dealin' (yes, we can)
But I don't do no damn squealin'
I can dig rappin', I'm ready, I can dig scrappin'
But I can't dig that backstabbin' (oh no)

Now brother getting ready, that's a fact
Get ready you, mother, for the big payback, hey (the big payback)
Let me hit 'em, hit 'em, Fred, hit 'em
Hey, hey, hey
Lord, Lord

You took my money, you got my honey
Don't want me to see what you doing to me
I could get back
I gotta deal with you
Gotta deal with you
Gotta deal with you, uh
Gotta deal with you
Hey, let me tell ya
Get down with my woman, that ain't right
You hollerin' and cussin', you want to fight
Looky, here
Don't do me no darn favor
I don't know karate, but I know crazy (yes, we do)

Huh, hey
Get ready, that's a fact, yeah
Get ready you, mother, for the big payback (the big payback)
Hey, I'm a man, I'm a man
I'm a son of a man, but don't they tell ya that Pappa can
Get ready for the big payback, hey (the big payback)
Hit 'em again

Ooh
Lord, Lord
Yeah, hey, get ready
I need it, I need a hit again
Same one
Same one
Same one
Hit me back
Ooh
Lord
The big payback

Sold me out for chicken change
You said my woman had it all arranged
Tried to make a deal, but she wanted to squeal
But I had my boys on her heels
Saw when she comin', told a lie
You broke down like you wanted to die

I don't care what she does
She gon' be doin' just like she was
Take those kids and raise them up
Show 'em how to drink out the righteous cup, uh
Take her, take that woman, it's one place she found
Just run that mother out of town
Make her get up, make her get up, get out
Make her get up, make her get up, get out
I'm mad, I want revenge, I want revenge, my (the big payback)
My patience ends, I want revenge
My patience ends, I want revenge
I want revenge, I want revenge (the big payback)
Can I get some hits? I need those hits
I need those hits, hit me

Ooh
Lord, I need those hits
Carry on, carry on
Pray for a melody (the big payback)
Woo (hey, the big payback)
Alright
Da-di-da-da, da-di-da-da, da-di-da-da





The big payback

Overall Meaning

"PayBack" by James Brown is a song that deals with the theme of revenge. The song starts with Brown asserting that he wants payback and is mad. He repeatedly says "the big payback" throughout the song, emphasizing the intensity of his need for revenge. Brown then goes on to describe the wrongs committed against him by someone who has been dishonest and betrayed him with his girlfriend. Brown states that he can do "wheelin'" and "dealin'" but he won't "do no damn squealin'" which means he could take part in illegal activities like gambling and drugs, but he won't betray anyone. Brown also talks about how the person who has wronged him sold him out for little money, which is disdainful. Brown's lyrics convey a sense of anger and bitterness towards the person who has wronged him.


Therefore, Brown turns to revenge as his only recourse. He wants to make things right, so he seeks revenge. Brown even threatens his detractors and says that he doesn't know karate, but he knows ka-razor. Brown's lyrics inspire a sense of urgency and menace, and in the end, he wants "those hits." He wants to make his enemies feel the same pain he felt and get what he rightly deserves. Overall, "PayBack" by James Brown is about seeking revenge for wrongs committed against him, and Brown's lyrics express the intensity of his emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey, gotta, gotta payback!
I want revenge and I demand it now. It's time to payback.


Revenge! I'm mad.
I am seeking vengeance and I'm angry about what was done to me.


Got to get back! Need some get back! Pay Back!
I need to retaliate and exact revenge. It's time to make the wrongs right.


That's it! Payback!
This is the moment I've been waiting for. It's time for revenge and payback.


You get down with my girlfriend, that ain't right!
You crossed a line when you engaged with my girlfriend. That was disrespectful.


Hollerin', cussin', you want to fight
You're causing a commotion and trying to provoke me into fighting you.


Payback is a thing you gotta see, hey
You're about to witness a retaliation that will be memorable and consequential.


Brother do any damn thing to me
You shouldn't have messed with me or crossed me, because now, I'm ready to do whatever it takes to get revenge.


Sold me out, for chicken change (yes you did!)
You sold me short for something insignificant or of low value.


Told me that they, they had it all arranged
You lied to me and said everything was arranged and under control.


You had me down, and that's a fact
You got the best of me and succeeded in bringing me down, and I can't deny it.


Now you punk, You gotta get ready
You're going to face the consequences of your actions, and you better get ready for it.


For the big payback! (the big payback!)
It's time for me to get my revenge in a big way.


I can do wheelin', I can do dealin' (yes you can!)
I have the skills and experience to navigate any situation and get things done.


But I don't do no damn squealin'
I refuse to be a snitch or informant and tell on others.


I can dig rappin', I'm ready! I can dig scrappin'
I'm ready for whatever comes my way, whether that's rapping (talking trash) or fighting (scrapping).


But I can't dig that backstabbin' (oh no!)
I can't tolerate being betrayed or backstabbed by someone I trusted and relied upon.


The brother getting ready, that's a fact!
I'm preparing for what's to come, and it's definitely happening.


Get ready you mother, for the big payback (the big payback!)
I'm warning you, it's coming, so get ready for the big payback.


Let me hit 'em, hit 'em Ren, hit 'em!
I'm ready to physically hit or attack my target and I'm urging others to do the same.


Hey, hey, woo! Lord, Lord
This is getting intense, and I'm feeling the adrenaline pumping.


Took my money, you got my honey
You stole my funds and my partner/lover from me.


Don't want me to see what you doing to me
You're trying to hide your actions and the magnitude of the harm you've caused me.


I could get back. I gotta deal with you
I could take revenge, but first I need to address your wrongdoing and hold you accountable.


Hey, let me tell ya! Get down with my woman, that ain't right!
I'm here to tell you that messing around with my girlfriend is disrespectful and wrong.


You hollerin' and cussin', you want to fight!
You're getting noisy and angry, trying to provoke me into a physical altercation.


Don't do me no darn favor
I don't need or appreciate any supposed 'favors' you're trying to do for me.


I don't know karate, but I know Ka-Razor! (yes we do!)
Even though I'm not well-versed in martial arts, I have other ways to retaliate and it will hurt.


Get ready, that's a fact
Things are about to go down, and you better prepare yourself for it.


Hey! I'm a man! I'm a man! I'm a son of a man, but don't they tell ya then Pappa can
I'm reminding you that I'm a mature and capable adult male, and I'm ready to handle this situation.


Get ready for the big payback (the big payback!) Hit 'em again!
Get prepared for the grand retaliation that's coming, and let's go ahead and hit them again while we're at it.


I need it, I need a hit again! Say it once
I need to keep going and keep up my momentum with my revenge tactics. Keep the hits coming.


Oh, oh, oh (the big payback!) The big payback
This is the grand retaliation, the big payback that's concluding this whole saga.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James Brown, John Starks, Fred Wesley

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Brandon Williams

@afenismama [Verse 3]
You took my money, you got my honey
Don't want me to see what you doing to me
I can get back, I got to deal with you
Got to deal with you
Got to deal with you
I got to deal with you
Hey, let me tell you!
Get down with my woman, that ain't right
You holler and cuss, you wanna fight
Look here
Don't do me no done favor
I don't know karate, but I know ka-razor
(Yes we do)
Hey get ready, that's a fact, girl
Get ready you mother for the big payback
(The big payback)
Hey, I'm a man, I'm a man
I'm a son of a man, but don't they tell you that pappa can
Get ready for the big payback
(The big payback)
Hit me again
Lord, lord, hey
Get ready
I need it, I need a hit again
The same one, the same one, same one
Hit me back, lord
(The big payback)



All comments from YouTube:

Whitney

“Você sabe como eu adoro o meu James BROOWWNNNN!! Aaaauu! Uuu! É o Soul! Eu vou cair no Soul! É o Soul! Você não sabe nada! Você não sabe o que éé!”

Acsa Maia

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Leo Batista

A melhor parte Kkkk

Lucas Ferreira

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Ramones

VOU DANÇAR PRA VALEEER

Júlio César

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Moníca Calderon

Let’s be honest.. right when that beat kicks off....we all lost control of our body 💯

In God We Trust

Yes ma'am we all did👏😎lol

Charles Grullon

Thats it baby. I need those hips. Hit me. Dance.

Wind Dancer

Damn you cute tho. Native?

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