Left Hand Shoe
CocoRosie Lyrics


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Don't be afraid of Jesus
Jesus, oh no
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson, he's an angel

I believe in Jesus
And he owns the tomb
And don't be afraid of Michael Jackson, oh
Jesus, please, don't

But the girl in the back of the room who's raining all of the perfume on you
I believe in Jesus
And he owns the tomb

Dum dee-da-da dum dee-da
I've got a left hand shoe




Dum dee dum dum dee-da
I've got a left hand shoe

Overall Meaning

The song "Left Hand Shoe" by CocoRosie is a unique and poetic expression of faith and admiration. The first verse highlights two cultural icons, Jesus and Michael Jackson. These figures are often revered in different ways, but the juxtaposition of their names in the lyrics suggests a shared divinity. The repetition of "don't be afraid" implies that their powerful presence can be intimidating, but the singer trusts in their goodness.


The chorus reflects on the singer's own faith in Jesus, specifically his ownership of the tomb. This phrase is a reference to the biblical story of Jesus rising from the dead three days after his crucifixion. The song's religious imagery is deepened by the line "the girl in the back of the room who's raining all of the perfume on you," which alludes to a famous story of a woman anointing Jesus with expensive oil before his death.


The final lines of the song, "Dum dee-da-da dum dee-da / I've got a left hand shoe / Dum dee dum dum dee-da / I've got a left hand shoe," seem to be a non sequitur compared to the rest of the lyrics. However, this repetition of a seemingly random phrase could be interpreted as an expression of the singer's joy or gratitude. The left hand shoe could represent a minor but cherished possession, or it could simply be a nonsensical phrase that feels good to say.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't be afraid of Jesus
There's no reason to fear the teachings of Jesus.


Jesus, oh no
Jesus is a significant figure, known to many people.


Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson was a popular artist who made an impact on music history.


Michael Jackson, he's an angel
Michael Jackson is regarded by some as a remarkable and talented person, perhaps even angelic in nature.


I believe in Jesus
The artist has faith in the teachings and principles of Jesus.


And he owns the tomb
Jesus is buried in a tomb which is in his possession.


And don't be afraid of Michael Jackson, oh
There is no need to feel trepidation towards Michael Jackson.


Jesus, please, don't
The artist is pleading with Jesus for something, though it is unclear what that is.


But the girl in the back of the room who's raining all of the perfume on you
There is a girl at the back of the room who is showering the artist with perfume.


I believe in Jesus
The artist reiterates their faith in Jesus and his teachings.


And he owns the tomb
Again, Jesus owns the tomb in which he is buried.


Dum dee-da-da dum dee-da
This is a nonsensical and playful phrase, repeating a few sounds in a melodic pattern.


I've got a left hand shoe
The singer has in their possession a shoe meant for the left foot.


Dum dee dum dum dee-da
Again, this is a meaningless phrase meant to be sonorous and fun.


I've got a left hand shoe
The singer repeats that they have a shoe meant for the left foot.




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The Vegan Queen of Dairy

so people were right after all when they said I needed Jesus. thanks for the upload!