Blue Suede Shoes
Cedermarks Lyrics
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Two for the show
Three to get ready
Now go, cat, go
And don't you step on my blue suede shoes
Well, you can do anything
But stay off of my blue suede shoes
Well, you can knock me down
Step in my face
Slander my name all over the place
Well do anything that you want to do
But uh-uh, honey lay off of them shoes
But don't you
Step on my blue suede shoes
Well you can do anything
But stay off of my blue suede shoes
You can burn my house
Steal my car
Drink my liquor
From an old fruit jar
Well do anything that you want to do
But uh-uh, honey lay off of my shoes
But don't you
Step on my blue suede shoes
Well you can do anything
But stay off of my blue suede shoes
Well, it's one for the money
Two for the show
Three to get ready
Now go, cat, go
And don't you step on my blue suede shoes
Well, you can do anything
But stay off of my blue suede shoes
But uh-uh blue suede shoes
But uh-uh blue suede shoes
But uh-uh blue suede shoes
But uh-uh blue suede shoes
You can do anything
But stay off of my blue suede shoes
But uh-uh blue suede shoes
But uh-uh blue suede shoes
But uh-uh blue suede shoes
But uh-uh blue suede shoes
You can do anything
But stay off of my blue suede shoes
The lyrics to "Blue Suede Shoes" by Cedermarks talk about the singer's attachment and protectiveness towards his blue suede shoes. The song starts with the familiar phrase "one for the money, two for the show," which is often associated with the anticipation and excitement of a live performance. The lyrics then emphasize the importance of these cherished shoes, warning others not to step on them or damage them in any way.
The repetitive line, "Well, you can do anything but stay off my blue suede shoes," conveys the singer's firm stance on protecting his prized possession. The lyrics imply that while people may try to knock him down, insult him, or interfere with other aspects of his life, he draws the line at his shoes. He allows for freedom in various actions, such as burning his house, stealing his car, or drinking his liquor, but holds a boundary when it comes to his shoes. The repetition of the phrase reinforces the singer's determination and makes it clear that the shoes are off-limits.
Overall, "Blue Suede Shoes" is a playful and catchy song that uses the symbolic shoes as a way for the singer to assert his personal boundaries and independence. It captures the sentiment of valuing and protecting something special to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, it's one for the money
There is a purpose to what I'm about to tell you
Two for the show
It's not just about me, there's something to be seen
Three to get ready
There's some preparation necessary
Now go, cat, go
Take action, my friend
And don't you step on my blue suede shoes
Don't mess with my prized possessions
Well, you can do anything
I'm not placing any restrictions on you
But stay off of my blue suede shoes
Just avoid damaging my blue suede shoes
Well, you can knock me down
You may try to harm me physically
Step in my face
Even invade my personal space
Slander my name all over the place
Spread false accusations about me openly
Well do anything that you want to do
There are no limits to your actions
But uh-uh, honey lay off of them shoes
Except for my shoes, please don't touch them
You can burn my house
You can set my house on fire
Steal my car
Take my vehicle without permission
Drink my liquor
Consume the alcohol I possess
From an old fruit jar
From a container not typically used for such purposes
But don't you
However, please refrain from
Step on my blue suede shoes
Causing any harm to my blue suede shoes
Well you can do anything
Feel free to engage in any activity
But stay off of my blue suede shoes
Just keep away from my blue suede shoes
But uh-uh blue suede shoes
No, I insist, don't touch the blue suede shoes
But uh-uh blue suede shoes
Absolutely not, keep your hands off the blue suede shoes
But uh-uh blue suede shoes
I'm serious, those blue suede shoes are off-limits
But uh-uh blue suede shoes
I reiterate, do not touch my blue suede shoes
You can do anything
I continue to emphasize that you have freedom of action
But stay off of my blue suede shoes
However, please avoid any contact with my blue suede shoes
But uh-uh blue suede shoes
I cannot stress this enough: hands off the blue suede shoes
But uh-uh blue suede shoes
Let me reemphasize, no touching the blue suede shoes
But uh-uh blue suede shoes
Just to be absolutely clear, leave the blue suede shoes alone
You can do anything
I want to make it clear once more, there are no restrictions on your actions
But stay off of my blue suede shoes
With the exception of my blue suede shoes, please refrain from any involvement
But uh-uh blue suede shoes
Ah, once again, I implore you, do not touch the blue suede shoes
But uh-uh blue suede shoes
It should be indisputable by now, the blue suede shoes are off-limits
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Carl Perkins
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