These Boots Are Made For Walking
David Hasselhoff Lyrics


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DH: You keep saying you got something for me
MM: Something you call love, but confess
DH: You've been messing where you shouldn't been messing
MM: And someone else is getting all your best

DH: These boots are made for walkin'
MM: That's just what they'll do
DH/MM: One of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you

DH: You keep lying when you oughta be truthin'
MM: You keep loosing when you oughta not bet
DH: You keep saming when you oughta be changin'
What's right is right,
MM: But you ain't been right yet

DH: These boots are made for walkin'
MM: And that's just what they'll do
DH/MM: One of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you

DH: You keep playing where you shouldn't be playing
MM: You keep thinking that you'll never get burned
DH: But I just found me a brand new batch of matches
And what she knows
MM: You ain't had time to learn

MM: These boots are made for walkin'
DH: And that's just what they'll do
DH/MM: One of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you

DH: Are ya ready boots?
MM: Hasta la vista, Baby
DH: Hey wait, come back here...
MM: Bye bye
DH: We are not done talking here, hey where you going?




MM: See ya, I'm outta here
DH: Man!

Overall Meaning

The song "These Boots Are Made For Walking" by David Hasselhoff is about a woman who has caught her lover cheating and lying to her, and she is fed up with his behavior. The lyrics of the song are a warning to the lover that the woman has had enough and will soon leave him. The female character in the song addresses her male partner, telling him that she knows he's been cheating and that someone else has been getting his best. She is tired of his lies and is ready to leave him. The song's chorus, "These boots are made for walkin', and that's just what they'll do. One of these days, these boots are gonna walk all over you," represents the female character's determination to move on from the relationship.


The song's lyrics are empowering, and they convey a message of strength and independence. They encourage women to stand up for themselves and leave relationships that are no longer healthy or fulfilling. The song became a feminist anthem, inspiring many women to take control of their lives and relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

You keep saying you got something for me
Despite claiming you love me, you haven't shown any real affection towards me.


You've been messing where you shouldn't been messing
You've been unfaithful and betraying my trust.


These boots are made for walkin'
My boots symbolize my power and control in this relationship.


One of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you
Eventually, I will break free from your hold on me and take charge of my life.


You keep lying when you oughta be truthin'
You continuously deceive me when I need you to be honest.


You keep saming when you oughta be changin'
You repeat your mistakes instead of making meaningful changes to our relationship.


These boots are made for walkin'
I am confident in my ability to leave this toxic relationship behind.


You keep playing where you shouldn't be playing
You engage in undesirable behavior despite knowing it's wrong and potentially harmful.


But I just found me a brand new batch of matches
I've met someone new who is a better fit for me.


These boots are made for walkin'
I am not afraid to move on and find someone better.


Are ya ready boots?
I am ready to take the steps necessary to move away from this unhealthy relationship.


Hey wait, come back here...
Even though I'm leaving, I still have some things to say.


Man!
I'm frustrated with this situation and ready for a change.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Lee Hazlewood

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