Mr. Big

The speaker presents himself as a hard worker who trusts his relationship and wants no one else’s advice about his partner. His confidence turns into anger when he addresses “Mr. Big,” warning him to stay away. The repeated threat of digging a hole makes the confrontation sound forceful, though the lyrics do not explain exactly who Mr. Big is or what has happened.

“Rain or shine” means in all kinds of weather, emphasizing that the speaker works consistently. “Hang around me” means to spend time near him, and he uses it as a warning: he does not want Mr. Big nearby. The “great big hole in the ground” could be a literal threat, but it may also be an exaggerated way to express anger and intimidate someone.

The speaker’s claims that his partner saves all her love for him and that “that’s the way it’s got to be” suggest strong confidence, but also a possessive attitude. His repeated insistence that he wants nothing from Mr. Big makes the dispute clear, while its cause remains uncertain. The song can be heard as a jealous confrontation, a boastful warning, or a deliberately dramatic expression of loyalty and irritation.