The song "Big Job" by George Jones tells the story of a man who is about to face the consequences of his wild nightlife when his mother is coming to town. The lyrics describe the protagonist's realization that his partying lifestyle is about to come to an end. He receives a phone call with news that his mother is on her way, and he must clean up his act before she arrives. The phrase "Big job, a-pickin' up the pieces" refers to the protagonist needing to clean up the mess he has created and remove any traces of his wild nights out. He also has the task of informing all the ladies that his mother is coming to town, implying that he has been involved with multiple women. The lyrics mention the protagonist's late-night parties, with the lights burning bright till the break of day. It is clear that he has been enjoying a carefree lifestyle, but now he must face the consequences. He acknowledges that if the women don't stay away, it will be an hour and a half before his mother's arrival. As the song progresses, the protagonist realizes that he must clean up the house and remove any evidence of his wild activities. He jokingly mentions going to the launder mat to wash out the lipstick stains left by the women he has been involved with. He acknowledges that it is fortunate his mother isn't arriving by plane, indicating that he would have had less time to prepare for her arrival. Overall, "Big Job" tells a lighthearted story of a man realizing the need to change his ways and clean up his act when his mother is coming to town. The song captures the humor and challenges of facing the consequences of one's actions.
