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Big Shot Lyrics by Dr. John

Locked Down

2012

I know you're holdin'
But hold it down
Don't oversell 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
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About “Big Shot” by Dr. John

Read the complete lyrics to "Big Shot" by Dr. John from the album "Locked Down" in 2012. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under New Orleans R&B, Funk, Psychedelic Rock.

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"Big Shot" is credited to Dr. John. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Big Shot" appears on "Locked Down" in 2012.

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