BIG SHOT
Dr. John Lyrics


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I know you're holdin',
But hold it down
Don't over sell it,
And you can hang around
Never been, done like I can
Ain't never gonna be done again
Ain't stuck up, don't put on no airs
Fuss and cuss, and I never split hairs

Ain't never was, never gonna be
Another big shot like me
I'm the big shot,
Laying in the cut for you to see

Let's me and you go off somewhere child
I do your thing in my own kinda style
If I don't cure ya, I'm sure to kill ya
Got the remedy that's sure to heal ya

Ain't never was, never gonna be
Another big shot like me
I'm the big shot,
Laying in the cut for you to see

If you don't follow that ratty second line file,
Snatch ya up, light ya up, make you smile
If you're stalled at the wall
Gonna be balled with style
Send ya to the precinct for loitering child
Gold diggers, money wasters, that's my groove
Hey child, whose little who is you?
I'm the big shot

Turn ya on, shut 'em off that's right
Saturate ya, when I signify
Fragile child, handle you with care
I can rough and tough it if you like it there

It never was, never gonna be
Another big shot like me
It never was, never gonna be
Another big shot like me
It never was, never gonna be
Another big shot like me




I'm the big shot, laying in the cut for you
For all you to see

Overall Meaning

The song "Big Shot" by Dr. John is about the singer's confidence and self-assuredness. He sings about being a one-of-a-kind individual who can't be duplicated. He tells his listeners not to try to oversell themselves and to just hang around and watch him do his thing. The singer mentions that he has never been done like anyone else and that no one else will ever be like him. He does not put on any airs or act stuck up, but he does not shy away from complaining or getting angry about things.


In the second verse, the singer invites someone to go somewhere with him and see firsthand what he can do. He talks about having the remedy to heal someone and says that he can cure them or kill them depending on how they respond. The singer also talks about being able to handle someone with care or being rough with them if that's what they like.


Overall, the song is about the uniqueness of the singer and how no one else can be like him. He exudes confidence and seems to have a take-it-or-leave-it attitude about his personality and the way he conducts himself.


Line by Line Meaning

I know you're holdin',
I understand that you have something valuable,


But hold it down
Fewer words, more action


Don't over sell it,
Don't exaggerate the value of what you have


And you can hang around
As long as you're genuine, you're welcome here


Never been, done like I can
No one's ever been able to do what I can do


Ain't never gonna be done again
No one will ever be able to do it again


Ain't stuck up, don't put on no airs
I'm not arrogant and pretentious


Fuss and cuss, and I never split hairs
I don't waste time with small details


Ain't never was, never gonna be
No one has ever been and never will be


Another big shot like me
Someone who can outdo me doesn't exist


I'm the bigshot,
I am the most powerful and important


Laying in the cut for you to see
I'm waiting for the perfect moment to shine


Let's me and you go off somewhere child
Let's go somewhere alone


I do your thing in my own kinda style
I will do my part my way


If I don't cure ya, I'm sure to kill ya
If I can't help you, it's hopeless


Got the remedy that's sure to heal ya
I have a solution that will fix everything


If you don't follow that ratty second line file,
If you don't do what you're supposed to


Snatch ya up, light ya up, make you smile
I'll make it right in a fun way


If you're stalled at the wall
If you're stuck and can't move forward


Gonna be balled with style
I'll fix everything with my special touch


Send ya to the precinct for loitering child
I'll detain you and teach you a lesson


Gold diggers, money wasters, that's my groove
My thing is dealing with greedy people


Hey child, whose little who is you?
Who are you trying to fool?


Turn ya on, shut 'em off that's right
I'll fix everything and make it perfect


Saturate ya, when I signify
I'll make sure the solution is well-executed


Fragile child, handle you with care
I'll be gentle with you


I can rough and tough it if you like it there
I can be harsh if that's what you prefer


For all you to see
Everyone can see my greatness




Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAN AUERBACH, LEON MICHELS, NICK MOVSHON, BRIAN OLIVE, MALCOLM REBENNACK, MAXIMILIAN WEISSENFELDT

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