Big Boss Man
Rising Against the Big Boss: Elvis's Anthem of Independence
Lyrics
Big boss man, can't you hear me when I call?
Expressing frustration, asking the boss if he can hear the speaker's call
Big boss man, can't you hear me when I call?
Reiterating the plea to the boss, questioning his responsiveness
Can't you hear me when I call?
Repeatedly asking if the boss can hear the speaker's calls
Well you ain't so big, you know you're just tall that's all, All right
Diminishing the boss's significance, emphasizing he's just tall, not mighty
Well you got me workin' boss man
Acknowledging being employed by the boss
Workin' round the clock
Describing continuous, perhaps excessive, work for the boss
I want to little drink of water
Expressing a desire for a brief break or relief
But you won't let big Al stop
Complaining about the boss not allowing a break, referencing 'big Al'
Big boss man now can't you hear me when I call? All right
Repeating the plea to the boss, questioning his ability to hear
I said you ain't so big, you know you're just tall that's all
Reiterating the idea that the boss's stature doesn't make him powerful
Big boss man, why can't you hear me when I call? All right
Questioning the boss's responsiveness to calls
You know you ain't so big, I said you're just tall that's all, All right
Emphasizing again that the boss is tall but not formidable
I'm gonna get me a boss man
Expressing a determination to find a better boss
One who's gonna treat me right
Describing the ideal boss as someone who treats the speaker well
I work hard in the day time
Highlighting hard work during the day
Rest easy at night
Expressing a desire for rest and relaxation at night
Big boss man, can't you hear me when I call?
Repeating the frustration and questioning the boss's ability to hear
Can't you hear me when I call?
Reiterating the question of whether the boss can hear
I said you ain't so big, you're just tall that's all
Emphasizing again that the boss's stature doesn't make him powerful
I'm gonna get me a boss man
Reiterating the determination to find a better boss
One that's gonna treat me right
Describing the ideal boss as someone who treats the speaker right
I work hard in the evenin'
Highlighting hard work in the evening
Rest easy at night
Expressing a desire for rest and relaxation at night
Big boss man, big boss man, can't you hear me when I call?
Repeating the frustration and questioning the boss's ability to hear
I said you ain't so big, you're just tall that's all
Emphasizing again that the boss's stature doesn't make him powerful
All right, big boss man
Acknowledging the boss's presence with resignation
Big boss man
Repeating acknowledgment of the boss with a resigned tone
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