Big Spender
Shirley Bassey Lyrics


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The minute you walked in the joint
I could see you were a man of distinction
A real big spender
Good lookin' so refined
Say, wouldn't you like to know what's goin' on in my mind?
So let me get right to the point
I don't pop my cork for every man I see
Hey big spender,
Spend a little time with me

Wouldn't you like to have fun, fun, fun
How's about a few laughs, laughs
I could show you a good time
Let me show you a good time!

The minute you walked in the joint
I could see you were a man of distinction
A real big spender
Good lookin' so refined
Say, wouldn't you like to know what's goin' on in my mind?
So let me get right to the point,
I don't pop my cork for every guy I see
Hey big spender
Hey big spender
Hey big spender




Spend, a little time with me
Yes

Overall Meaning

In Shirley Bassey's song "Big Spender," the singer is addressing a wealthy and sophisticated man she has just met. From the moment he walked into the room, she could tell he was someone who was used to spending a lot of money and living a life of luxury. However, she also sees that he is good looking and refined, and she's intrigued by what might be going on in his mind. She gets right to the point and tells him that she doesn't just give herself to any man; he'll have to spend some time with her if he wants to get to know her better. She then paints a picture of a fun and exciting night out, promising to show him a good time if he'll give her the chance.


The lyrics of "Big Spender" are both seductive and empowering. On the one hand, the singer is using her sexuality to entice the man, suggesting that he can have whatever he wants if he's willing to spend some time and money on her. On the other hand, she's also making it clear that she's not just a passive object to be bought and sold; she has agency and control over who she chooses to spend her time with. In this way, the song is both a celebration and a critique of the power dynamics inherent in relationships between men and women.


Line by Line Meaning

The minute you walked in the joint
From the moment I saw you enter this place


I could see you were a man of distinction
It was evident that you were a person of superiority


A real big spender
Someone who spends a lot of money without concern


Good lookin' so refined
Physically attractive and elegant in manner


Say, wouldn't you like to know what's goin' on in my mind?
Do you have any interest in knowing what I'm thinking?


So let me get right to the point
I'll come straight to the topic I have in mind


I don't pop my cork for every man I see
I don't get excited about every guy I come across


Hey big spender
You, who spends lavishly, are being addressed


Spend a little time with me
Allocate some time to be in my company


Wouldn't you like to have fun, fun, fun
Won't you be willing to enjoy yourself, a lot?


How's about a few laughs, laughs
Shall we share some laughter?


I could show you a good time
I can make you have a great experience


Let me show you a good time!
Allow me to make it happen for you!




Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, CTM Publishing, Lucky Libra Publishing
Written by: Cy Coleman, Dorothy Fields

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