Too Big
Suzi Quatro Lyrics


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Say, sugar-honey you've gotta act like me
Well, you can take a passion-lovin' panther
Make him week at the knees
You can shake him like a rattle, and roll him like a dice
But, honey, you know I'm too big to be nice
I gave away my independence to all them evil guys
And when I got too hot they put my lips on ice
Now I don't hold out with those wise-guys. I see through their disguise
'Cause, honey, you know I'm too big to be fooled twice
Well, I don't know all the answers, but I guess I know my share
And I've taken all the chances, but I never really care

Because I'm too big to be used
You know I'm too big for my boots
You know I'm too big to be abused
And honey...I never lose!
Now listen baby, watch the way you walk
And when it comes to talkin', watch the way you talk
He'll tear ya down and break ya and he'll make you if he can
But, honey, you're too big, too big for that man

You know he can't understand ya. You're breakin' all the rules
He's tried so hard to land ya. Just send him back to school
Because you're too big to be used
You know you're too big for your boots




You know you're too big to be abused
And honey...you'll never lose!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Suzi Quatro's "Too Big" talk about a woman who has been through a lot and has learned from those experiences. In the chorus, she repeats the line, "You know I'm too big to be used" and "You know I'm too big for my boots" which means that she is not someone who can be taken advantage of or manipulated. She has a lot of confidence, knowing that she is wise enough to see through the lies and tricks of some people. The songwriter also advises other women to be careful of how they interact with men. The cautionary lyrics emphasize the need for women to stand by their beliefs and not let anyone control them.


The verses of the song clarify the message of "Too Big." The woman in the song knows that she is attractive and passionate, and that can make some men weak. However, she has also learned the harsh reality that some men only want to use her, and they will do whatever it takes to get what they want. In the third verse, she tells other women to "watch the way you walk" and "watch the way you talk," warning them about men who may try to tear them down, but they are too big to be consumed by their criticism.


Overall, "Too Big" is a song that speaks to women's empowerment, suggesting that everyone should be aware of their worth, stand by their beliefs and not let anyone use them.


Line by Line Meaning

Say, sugar-honey you've gotta act like me
Hey, sweetie, you need to follow my lead and be confident like me.


Well, you can take a passion-lovin' panther Make him week at the knees You can shake him like a rattle, and roll him like a dice
I am so irresistible that I can make even the strongest man weak and easily manipulate him.


But, honey, you know I'm too big to be nice
I am too powerful and independent to be just 'nice.'


I gave away my independence to all them evil guys And when I got too hot they put my lips on ice Now I don't hold out with those wise-guys. I see through their disguise 'Cause, honey, you know I'm too big to be fooled twice
In the past, I trusted and relied on bad men who silenced me when I spoke out. Now, I stay away from them and can see through their lies and games.


Well, I don't know all the answers, but I guess I know my share And I've taken all the chances, but I never really care Because I'm too big to be used You know I'm too big for my boots You know I'm too big to be abused And honey...I never lose!
I might not have all the answers or care about taking risks, but I am always in control and can never be used, underestimated or mistreated.


Now listen baby, watch the way you walk And when it comes to talkin', watch the way you talk He'll tear ya down and break ya and he'll make you if he can But, honey, you're too big, too big for that man
I am warning you, dear, to be careful and confident when walking and talking around men who will try to bring you down, but I firmly believe that you are too smart and strong for them.


You know he can't understand ya. You're breakin' all the rules He's tried so hard to land ya. Just send him back to school Because you're too big to be used You know you're too big for your boots You know you're too big to be abused And honey...you'll never lose!
You are a rule-breaker and independent woman who can see through men's attempts to seduce you. Don't let them use, underestimate or mistreat you because you are too powerful and clever for that.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL DONALD CHAPMAN, NICHOLAS BARRY CHINN

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