She studied art in Paris and in the 60s moved to London. During this period she got to know the most prominent designers, musicians and artists belonging to the artistic circles she frequented. Her preferences were predominantly for the Surrealist movement and for bodily expression, since she has also studied the art of mime. The meeting with Dali changed her life.
In the following 15 years she became the only woman friend, the muse and confidant of the great artist and his wife Gala. She lived in their house in Cadaquès (Spain) and accompanied them when they moved to New York and Paris in the winter. Although he had declared that a woman should never paint, Dali became her mentor, allowing her to work alongside him and teaching her all she knows about art and its techniques.
He took her to visit all the great museums of the world, acting as her guide in the discovery of artists from his own highly individual point of view. Famous throughout the world as a pop singer, she soared to celebrity when her first song entered the international hit parades, but this not lead her to neglect the passion of her life: painting.
In 1975, disillusioned by a shallow but surprisingly conservative fashion industry and encouraged by boyfriend David Bowie, who paid for singing and dancing lessons, Lear decided to launch a career in music. Bowie recommended her a Hungarian voice coach Florence Wiese-Norberg, with whom he also worked.[16] She would record a demo song called "Stars" with him, however, the track still remains unreleased
In 1980 she had her first show in Rotterdam. Encouraged by the success of this and the publicity generated by the media, she went on to display in Paris, Berlin, Milan and Geneva, attracting the attention of the European collectors. She likes to recall the fact that she waited 20 years before having the chance to show her paintings and she is grateful to Dali for having been her friend and teacher. Pop icon Amanda Lear has recorded 15 studio albums and has released some 60 singles to date and has so far sold approximately 15 million albums and 25-30 million singles worldwide.
2012 saw the release of a new album "I Don't Like Disco", from which a few single were taken including La bete et la belle and I Don't Like Disco.
Her latest news can be read on her official site: www.amanda-lear.com.
These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
Amanda Lear Lyrics
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Something you call love but confess
You've been a'messin' where you shouldn't 've been a'messin'
And now someone else is getting all your best
Well, these boots are made for walking, and that's just what they'll do
One of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you
You keep lyin' when you oughta be truthin'
You keep losing when you oughta not bet
What's right is right but you ain't been right yet
These boots are made for walking, and that's just what they'll do
One of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you
You keep playing where you shouldn't be playing
And you keep thinking that you'll never get burnt,hah
Well, I've just found me a brand new box of matches, yeah
And what he knows you ain't have time to learn
These boots are made for walking, and that's just what they'll do
One of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you
Are you ready, boots?
Start walkin'
The song "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'" by Amanda Lear is a cover of the iconic hit by Nancy Sinatra. The song is perceived as a feminist anthem, with lyrics that talk about a woman who knows her worth and is standing up for herself. The first verse of the song talks about a man who claims to love the woman singing but is not faithful to her. It is clear that the woman is not willing to put up with the lies and deceit anymore. The line "You've been a'messin' where you shouldn't 've been a'messin'" is especially powerful, as it shows that the woman knows her boundaries and will no longer tolerate any disrespect.
In the second verse, the woman emphasizes the importance of honesty and integrity in a relationship. The line "You keep samin' when you oughta be a'changin'" suggests that the man is not willing to change his ways and be truthful, which is a deal-breaker for the woman. She knows that "What's right is right but you ain't been right yet," and she will not settle for anything that does not align with her values.
The chorus of the song, "These boots are made for walking, and that's just what they'll do. One of these days, these boots are gonna walk all over you," is a declaration that the woman is taking control of her life and will no longer be a victim to the man's actions. The last line of the song, "Are you ready, boots? Start walkin'," is a call to action and a symbol of empowerment, as the woman is ready to take charge of her life and leave behind anything that does not serve her.
Line by Line Meaning
You keep saying you got something for me
Something you call love but confess
You keep telling me that you love me, but your actions don't match your words
You've been a'messin' where you shouldn't 've been a'messin'
And now someone else is getting all your best
You've been cheating on me, and now someone else is enjoying the best parts of you
Well, these boots are made for walking, and that's just what they'll do
One of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you
I'm done with your lies and cheating, and I'm going to leave you soon
You keep lyin' when you oughta be truthin'
You keep losing when you oughta not bet
You keep samin' when you oughta be a'changin'
You keep lying, taking unnecessary risks, and refusing to make positive changes in your life
What's right is right but you ain't been right yet
You know the right thing to do, but you haven't done it yet
You keep playing where you shouldn't be playing
And you keep thinking that you'll never get burnt,hah
You keep making bad choices and assuming that you won't face any consequences
Well, I've just found me a brand new box of matches, yeah
And what he knows you ain't have time to learn
I've found someone new, and unlike you, he has qualities that I value and appreciate
Are you ready, boots?
Start walkin'
I'm done with your games, and I'm leaving now
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Lee Hazlewood
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