The Big Payback Song Details
| Song Title | The Big Payback |
|---|---|
| Singer/Artist | Bruce Springsteen |
| Album | Nebraska ’82: Expanded Edition |
| Release Date | 24-10-2025 |
The Big Payback Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I bought a scooter and I rented a shack
Out in the sun by the railroad track
I got a job and I’m a-breakin’ my back
Workin’ and workin’ for the big payback
[Verse 2]
I keep a-puttin’ and a-puttin’ out
I keep a-sweatin’ like all get out
I work so long that I’m a-losin’ track
Waitin’, waitin’ on the big payback
[Chorus]
Well, it’s a wham, bam, thank you ma’am, god damn, look out Sam
It’s a gone dead train rumblin’ down this track
They got your neck in the noose, you’re draggin’ long in back
Chasin’ and chasin’ the big payback
[Verse 3]
Oh, what my foreman does, well, I don’t know
He just throws me a shovel and yells, “Go, Bobby, go”
Oh well—a-all day long he’s just a diddy wack wack
While I, I’m sweatin’ and sweatin’ the big payback
[Chorus]
Hey, it’s a wham, bam, thank you ma’am, god damn, look out Sam
It’s a gone dead train rumblin’ down the track
They got your neck in the noose, you’re hands are tied up in back
And you’re a-workin’ and workin’ for the big payback
[Verse 4]
I quit that job and mister I ain’t goin’ back
Got me a knife and she’s a-long and black
I’ll tell you how I make my piece at night, Mac
Down in the alley of the big payback
[Chorus]
I go a wham, bam, thank you ma’am, god damn, c’mon man
You’re a gone dead train rumblin’ down this track
I got your neck in the noose and I don’t give a damn, Jack
I’m on that long lost highway of the big payback
I’m on that long lost highway of the big payback
I’m on that long lost highway of the big payback
The Big Payback Song Meaning & Background
The Big Payback explores how love, even when lost, continues to shape who we are. The “The Big Payback Bruce Springsteen lyrics” intertwine longing and acceptance, creating a bittersweet yet comforting tone. Within Nebraska ’82: Expanded Edition, the track adds emotional texture to the collection, standing out for its sincerity. Bruce Springsteen blends storytelling with empathy, turning heartbreak into a universal experience that feels deeply personal.
About Bruce Springsteen
Known for crafting music that feels both raw and refined, Bruce Springsteen shines again with The Big Payback. Taken from Nebraska ’82: Expanded Edition, this track blends captivating lyricism with smooth production. The Big Payback lyrics Nebraska ’82: Expanded Edition showcase Bruce Springsteen’ signature depth — relatable, heartfelt, and unmistakably authentic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When is “The Big Payback” releasing?
A. 24-10-2025
Q. Who wrote “The Big Payback”?
A. Update Soon
Q. Who produced “The Big Payback”?
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Q. Which album features “The Big Payback”?
A. Nebraska ’82: Expanded Edition
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