From the year 2001 to 2004, Cyrus starred in the television show Doc. The show was about a country doctor who moved from Montana to New York City. In late 2005, he also began to co-star in the Disney Channel series, Hannah Montana, with daughter Miley Cyrus. The show has been on the air for three seasons.
The I'm American Songfacts reports that Billy Ray Cyrus’ twelfth studio album, I'm American is a collection of patriotic songs. It was initially scheduled to be released in November 2010, but after being pushed back numerous times, it finally came out on June 28, 2011.
These Boots Are Made For Walking
Billy Ray Cyrus 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 lyrics to Billy Ray Cyrus's rendition of "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'" are a declaration of independence and a woman who is tired of her lover's deceitful ways. The lyrics suggest that the woman has reached the end of her patience with the man's lies, and she is going to take action by walking away from the relationship. The first verse establishes that the man has been unfaithful and that someone else is now benefiting from the woman's love. She is frustrated with his behavior and is ready to move on.
The second verse is a call to the man to be honest and truthful. The woman is frustrated that the man continues to lie even though he knows that it is wrong. She believes that he needs to change his behavior for the relationship to work. The woman then declares that these boots were made for walking, and she will walk all over him. The chorus reinforces this sentiment, indicating that the man's misbehavior will no longer be tolerated.
The final verse suggests that the woman has found a new partner who is a better match for her. The man who has been lying to her all this time is now in trouble because he has lost something special. The woman has moved on, and the man's actions have consequences. The song is ultimately about taking control of one's life and not tolerating bad behavior from others.
Line by Line Meaning
You keep saying you got something for me
You keep telling me that you love me and have something special for me
Something you call love but confess
You claim that it's love, but I know it's not sincere
You've been a'messin' where you shouldn't 've been a'messin'
You've been cheating and doing things you shouldn't be doing
And now someone else is getting all your best
You're giving your attention and affection to someone else
Well, these boots are made for walking, and that's just what they'll do
My boots are meant for action, and that's what they're going to do
One of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you
Someday I'm going to stand up for myself and leave you behind
You keep lyin' when you oughta be truthin'
You keep telling lies when you should be telling the truth
You keep losing when you oughta not bet
You keep taking risks that you shouldn't be taking and losing
You keep samin' when you oughta be a'changin'
You keep doing the same wrong things when you should be changing your behavior
What's right is right but you ain't been right yet
You know what's right, but you're not doing it
These boots are made for walking, and that's just what they'll do
My boots are meant for taking action, and that's what they're going to do
One of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you
Someday I'm going to stand up for myself and leave you behind
You keep playing where you shouldn't be playing
You keep involving yourself in situations where you don't belong
And you keep thinking that you'll never get burnt,hah
You keep thinking that you won't face consequences for your actions
Well, I've just found me a brand new box of matches, yeah
I've found the means to finally make a change
And what he knows you ain't have time to learn
There are things that my new partner knows that you will never understand
These boots are made for walking, and that's just what they'll do
My boots are meant for taking action, and that's what they're going to do
One of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you
Someday I'm going to stand up for myself and leave you behind
Are you ready, boots?
I'm ready to take action and leave this situation behind
Start walkin'
It's time to start moving forward and making a change
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LEE HAZLEWOOD
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