Bif has always been frank about her bisexuality, and the lyrics of her autobiographical songs detail her attractions to and relationships with both men and women. She is also a strict raw food vegan for health (as opposed to ethical or religious) reasons. She also identifies as straight edge.
TV Appearances:
Bif Naked was featured on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer soundtrack during the fourth season with their song 'Lucky'. They were actually shown on the show playing at one of UC Sunnydale's fraternity houses, with their song 'Moment of Weakness', but 'Lucky' was used as a play over. Bif also played a small role in an episode of The L Word (in episode 4 of season 3) as a character named "Cynthia".
She voiced the character Zoe Payne in the SSX (Snowboard Supercross) videogame series.
Awards & Recognition:
* Bif was in the top 10 sexiest women for “TV Week”
* at Much Music she was selected "Hottest Female with Tattoos”
* CFOX Vancouver recently named Bif the hottest celebrity, saying it was a landslide win
* XFM named her the sexiest female in music after an open polling on their radio.
Tango Shoes
Bif Naked Lyrics
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I am alone
I doddle down the street
Shuffle my feet
Don't want to go home
There's an antique store
I go inside
And my pride
That's when I see them
My new tango shoes
There are my treasure
They are so cool
My new tango shoes
They are my ticket
My tools
My new tango shoes
There gonna help me dance away from you
My new tango shoes
Like Cinderella
I am transformed
Suddenly I'm taller your smaller
I am reborn
With new courage
I go downtown
To find you sitting at our table
Girls all around
And they see my
My new tango shoes
They are my treasure
They are so cool
My new tango shoes
They are my ticket
My tools
My new tango shoes
There gonna help me dance away from you
My new tango shoes
See my sexy man in my process
Right before your angry eyes
I stick around close in between my lips
I turn on my heel
And dance out of your life
You told me you love me
That was untrue
Now that were over
This dance is for you
Tango
My new tango shoes
They are my treasure
They are so cool
My new tango shoes
They are my ticket
My tools
My new tango shoes
There gonna help me dance away from you
My new tango shoes
They are my treasure
They are so cool
My new tango shoes
They are my ticket
My tools
My new tango shoes
There gonna help me dance away from you
My new tango shoes
The lyrics of Bif Naked's song Tango Shoes are about a woman who has just broken up with her boyfriend and finds comfort in a pair of tango shoes. She walks down the street feeling alone and unsteady until she enters an antique store and sees the shoes. These new tango shoes become her comfort and strength- her ticket and tools to get away from her old love. She feels transformed and empowered by them, and even though her ex-boyfriend is sitting at a nearby table with other girls, she dances away from him with her new shoes.
The song describes the transformation that can happen when someone finds something to believe in and gives them the courage to move forward. The singer of the song goes from feeling small and insignificant to feeling bold, empowered, and ready to take on anything with her new shoes. It's a sentiment that can be relatable to anyone who has ever found a form of liberation in something new, whether that be a new hobby, new job, or even just new shoes.
Line by Line Meaning
When we're together
Although we are physically together, emotionally I feel alone.
I am alone
Emotionally, I feel like I stand alone even when we are together.
I doddle down the street
I walk slowly, aimlessly, and thoughtfully down the street.
Shuffle my feet
I drag my feet with a lack of enthusiasm and energy.
Don't want to go home
I don't want to return to a place that doesn't feel like home anymore.
There's an antique store
I notice an interesting store selling old items.
I go inside
I decide to enter the antique store.
All I got on me is only 20 bucks
I only have twenty dollars with me.
And my pride
I have my pride and self-respect, which is more valuable than money.
That's when I see them
I spot a pair of shoes that catches my attention.
My new tango shoes
I am referencing the special shoes I purchased.
There are my treasure
I cherish these shoes greatly and consider them a valuable possession.
They are so cool
These shoes look amazing.
They are my ticket
These shoes are the means by which I will accomplish my goals.
My tools
These shoes represent the instruments through which I will achieve my aim.
There gonna help me dance away from you
With these shoes, I will metaphorically 'dance away' from the person who has caused me pain.
Like Cinderella
I feel like Cinderella because the shoes have transformed me.
I am transformed
I experience a significant change thanks to the shoes.
Suddenly I'm taller your smaller
I feel a newfound confidence, which makes me appear taller and more imposing.
I am reborn
I am born anew, free from the past and ready for the future.
With new courage
I am emboldened by the shoes and can act with more self-assurance.
I go downtown
I travel to the city center.
To find you sitting at our table
I discover you sitting at the table we used to share together.
Girls all around
There are many women around you.
And they see my
They notice me and my new shoes.
See my sexy man in my process
I show you how attractive I can be, knowing you are watching me.
Right before your angry eyes
I am aware of your anger, but I won't be intimidated.
I stick around close in between my lips
I keep a cigarette between my lips, with no intention of leaving anytime soon.
I turn on my heel
I turn swiftly on the ball of my foot.
And dance out of your life
I leave your life behind as I metaphorically dance away from you.
You told me you love me
She's reminding him of a lie he told her.
That was untrue
He lied to her about loving her.
Now that were over
We are no longer together.
This dance is for you
The song's title, 'Tango Shoes,' is a metaphor for her way of moving on from her heartbreak.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BETH NICOLE HOPKINS, DOUG MCCARVELL, PETER KARROLL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jo
I've had the pleasure of meeting Bif three times, with two autographs out of it. She's such a lovely person who didn't rush through saying hi, not even once. I absolutely love her, she's so good to her fans!
Krys Gelinas
Loved this song when it came out 19 years ago, and still loving it now in my 30's :)
MuseFitnessTV
same!!!
Camila Secord
It’s still good in my 50s lol
André Buzzulini
She's so underrated! Such good songs and cool videos!
not my real name
No !
Not the "underrated "
comment !
You can pick pretty much any song by any artist, and you will find a comment about how underrated they are.
I have found that comment about Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Tom Petty for sure. Prince. And the list goes on and on.
Just because you are unfamiliar with a song or artist hardly means it's underrated.
I'm perfectly aware of Bif Naked. I like some of her music but I'm not familiar with all of it. I like this song. And honestly, I can't recall hearing it before. So do I automatically say how underrated it is ? No. Enjoy the music and move on. Just please stop with the damn "underrated" comments.
Dynomyster
It is underrated
therealjulez
this girl is pure punk rock.. love her signature hair style.
justschr
She was scene before scene was cool
MrLancelopes
When I seen Bif play this her heel broke on her shoe and a stage hand had to bring her out some new shoes... it was awesome she handled it like a true champion and didn't skip a beat and had a great laugh after the song.
Where are you now Bif? I miss the music