Blue Suede Shoes
50's Sound Lyrics

Well, it's one for the money
This is just the beginning of something big, with money meaning success.

Two for the show
This is the second part where it becomes a show and entertaining.

Three to get ready
Here the preparation for the show begins, and it's the final preparation before the show starts.

Now go, cat, go
It means to start the show with the superlative level of performance.

But don't you
A warning that follows, a requirement to follow a particular instruction or ask you to be careful.

Step on my blue suede shoes
Here the phrase is about the shoes that are precious and should not be damaged or stepped on.

You can do anything
This phrase gives others the freedom to act, but with reasonable limitations where they should avoid stepping on shoes.

But stay off of my blue suede shoes
An instruction to stay off the shoes to keep them safe from getting ruined.

Well, you can knock me down
The singer gives permission that one can knock him down, but with humility and staying cautious of the shoes.

Step in my face
An expression intends to state that any criticism or opposition is welcome, but the shoes are precious.

Slander my name
Even damaging their reputation is still okay since it doesn't target the shoes.

All over the place
This phrase shows that the repercussions may affect the singer in all aspects of life, except the shoes.

Do anything that you want to do
Here, the singer states that one can do anything one wants, but avoid the shoes.

But uh-uh, honey
Here, the singer specifies a limit, and if the actions go beyond that, then the answer is no.

Lay off of my shoes
This phrase is a severe warning not to touch or ruin the shoes.

And don't you
Another warning, specifying that the audience needs to follow instructions.

Ah, walk the dog
At last, the singer goes off-track and talks about a dance move that was prevalent in American Pop Culture.

You can burn my house
Here, the singer offers more permission to the audience, even to burn the house, but not the shoes.

Steal my car
Again, the singer gives more freedom, but the message stays the same: Not the shoes.

Drink my liquor
The audience is allowed to drink liquor if they want but without touching the precious shoes.

From an old fruit jar
This phrase shows where the liquor came from: a homemade jar.

Blue, blue
This line emphasizes the color of the shoes.

Blue suede shoes
Here, the emphasis stays on the color of the shoes, with suede specifying the type of shoes.

Yeah!
An expression to convey excitement and joy.

Well, you can do anything
The final phrase is a repeat of the previous line to specify the freedom the audience has.

But stay off of my blue suede shoes!
The final phrase sums up the whole meaning of the song, the shoes are precious and to be kept safe and unharmed.