Let My Shoes Lead Me Forward
Jenny Wilson Lyrics
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I lock the door and check my pockets
I'm leaving the light on just for the sight
Might make someone think that I'm still around
Sold my bed, no need to sleep these nights
Walking rounds in search for stars these nights
The sky is perfectly brown instead of black
Let my shoes lead me forward, please bring me some luck
It's ok, hey come on, no time for education so let's go
I can't stand all these rules,
I'm gonna turn my back to everything I know
It's ok, come on, I won't do the things they learned me
I pick up stones 'cause I might need them
You're gonna throw'em, aren't you
I tried with books but I'm not pleased yet
Come on and read it for me, read it for me
Sold my bed, no need to sleep these nights,
I'm walking rounds in search for, doesn't matter
It's ok, hey come on, no time for education so let's go
I can't stand all these rules,
I'm gonna turn my back to everything I know
It's ok, come on, I won't do the things they learned me...
In Jenny Wilson's song "Let My Shoes Lead Me Forward," the singer is preparing to leave their home and go on a journey. They tie their shoes, zip their jacket, and lock the door. However, they leave the light on to make it seem like they are still around. They have sold their bed and do not feel the need to sleep, instead they wander around looking for stars. The sky is "perfectly brown instead of black." The singer implores their shoes to lead them forward and bring them luck.
The lyrics seem to suggest that the singer is leaving behind a life that no longer suits them. They reject rules and education, and seem to be starting anew. They have sold all their possessions, including their bed, indicating that they are not just leaving their current situation, but completely uprooting themselves. They pick up stones, perhaps as a symbol of their new journey, and seek out someone to read for them, signifying a desire for new knowledge and experiences.
The overall tone of the song is one of hopefulness and freedom. The singer is willing to take risks and leave behind everything they know in search of something better. The repeated refrain of "It's ok, come on" suggests a willingness to take on whatever comes their way.
Line by Line Meaning
Tie my shoes and zip my jacket
Getting ready to leave
I lock the door and check my pockets
Making sure everything is secure before leaving
I'm leaving the light on just for the sight
Leaving a light on to create the illusion that someone is still home
Might make someone think that I'm still around
Wants to give the impression that they haven't really left
Sold my bed, no need to sleep these nights
Has gotten rid of their bed and is not sleeping much
Walking rounds in search for stars these nights
Walking around aimlessly, searching for something in the sky
The sky is perfectly brown instead of black
Not seeing the sky as it should be
Let my shoes lead me forward, please bring me some luck
Putting their faith in their shoes to guide them in the right direction
It's ok, hey come on, no time for education so let's go
Rejecting formal education in favor of other pursuits
I can't stand all these rules,
Dislikes having to follow strict guidelines
I'm gonna turn my back to everything I know
Going against everything they've been taught
Come on and read it for me, read it for me
Asking someone else to do the reading for them
I pick up stones 'cause I might need them
Collecting stones because they might come in handy
You're gonna throw'em, aren't you
Assuming that someone else will throw the stones
Sold my bed, no need to sleep these nights,
Repeating earlier sentiment about not sleeping much
I'm walking rounds in search for, doesn't matter
Continuing to wander around aimlessly
It's ok, come on, I won't do the things they learned me...
Rejecting what they've been taught and doing things their own way
Contributed by Noah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@AndersStenmalm
Tie my shoes and zip my jacket
I lock the door and check my pockets
I'm leaving the light on just for the sight
Might make someone think that I'm still around
Sold my bed, no need to sleep these nights
Walking rounds in search for stars these nights
The sky is perfectly brown instead of black
I let my shoes lead me forward, please bring me some luck
It's ok, hey come on, no time for education so let's go
I can't stand all these rules,
I'm gonna turn my back to everything I know
It's ok, come on, I won't do the things they learned me
I pick up stones 'cause I might need them
You're gonna throw'em, aren't you
I tried with books but I'm not pleased yet
Come on and read it for me, read it for me
Sold my bed, no need to sleep these nights,
I'm walking rounds in search for, doesn't matter
It's ok, hey come on, no time for education so let's go
I can't stand all these rules,
I'm gonna turn my back to everything I know
It's ok, come on, I won't do the things they learned me...
Writer(s): Jenny Wilson
@dieherrloewenfrau
oh jenny! i love you and this song means so much. you have no idea!
@renalride9679
Written for anyone who wants to experience life to the full! Had this song in my head while I was cycling around Australia, after packing up my material possessions into a Toyota Starlet and taking off into the unknown. What an inspiration this song is to those who really listen to it.
@deviousj5868
Jenny and Karin cut from the same cloth. They both have some unique vocals and unique videos.
@mrdaz68
AioaEoKaoOw
@BoDeLo
Awesome tune and album
@N.P.G
Ahhhh la belle époque où kitsune mettait systématiquement dans le mile
@mrcbnv
joyful and great song and awesome video art, whats up with Jenny Wilson nowadays?
@sabiihavokauditore8187
la mejor canción 😍👌
@kelsvrandall
Love this song yo..:)
@erikny888
This is simply brilliant 🔥