Too Big
Embracing Strength: Defying Manipulation in Relationships
Lyrics
Say, sugar-honey you've gotta act like me
Suzi Quatro is advising someone to imitate her behavior or attitude.
Well, you can take a passion-lovin' panther
Comparing the person to a passionate and strong panther.
Make him week at the knees
Capable of making the panther weak and vulnerable.
You can shake him like a rattle, and roll him like a dice
The person can manipulate and control the panther-like figure easily.
But, honey, you know I'm too big to be nice
Despite the ability to manipulate, Suzi asserts her refusal to be overly accommodating or submissive.
I gave away my independence to all them evil guys
She surrendered her independence to manipulative individuals in the past.
And when I got too hot they put my lips on ice
When she became too passionate or intense, they suppressed her.
Now I don't hold out with those wise-guys. I see through their disguise
She no longer associates with deceptive individuals, seeing through their facades.
'Cause, honey, you know I'm too big to be fooled twice
Emphasizing her awareness and refusal to fall for deception again.
Well, I don't know all the answers, but I guess I know my share
Confessing she doesn't have all the answers, but has gained wisdom through experience.
And I've taken all the chances, but I never really care
She's taken risks without concern for consequences.
Because I'm too big to be used
Asserting her refusal to be taken advantage of or manipulated.
You know I'm too big for my boots
Feeling confident and self-assured.
You know I'm too big to be abused
She won't tolerate mistreatment or exploitation.
And honey...I never lose!
Confident that she will always come out on top.
Now listen baby, watch the way you walk
Advising someone to be cautious in their actions and speech.
And when it comes to talkin', watch the way you talk
Warning about the potential harm caused by inappropriate speech or behavior.
He'll tear ya down and break ya and he'll make you if he can
Describing how someone might be broken down and manipulated if not careful.
But, honey, you're too big, too big for that man
The person addressed is too strong and independent for such manipulation.
You know he can't understand ya. You're breakin' all the rules
Stating that the person is unconventional and defies societal norms.
He's tried so hard to land ya. Just send him back to school
Suggesting the person should reject the pursuer's advances and learn independently.
Because you're too big to be used
Reiterating the theme of refusing to be manipulated.
You know you're too big for your boots
Reassuring the addressee of their strength and independence.
You know you're too big to be abused
Similar to previous lines, emphasizing resilience against mistreatment.
And honey...you'll never lose!
Encouraging the person that they will always emerge victorious.
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