Blue Suede Shoes
David Thibault Lyrics
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Two for the show
Three to get ready now go, cat, go
But don't you step on my blue suede shoes
Well you can do anything but lay off of my blue suede shoes
Well you can knock me down
Step in my face
Slander my name all over the place
But uh-uh honey, lay off of my shoes
And don't you step on my blue suede shoes
Well you can do anything but lay off of my blue suede shoes
Let's go, cats
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
And don't you step on my blue suede shoes
Well you can do anything but stay off'a my blue suede shoes
Rock it
Well it's a-one for the money
Two for the show
Three to get ready now go, go, go
But don't you step on my blue suede shoes
Well you can do anything but stay off'a my blue suede shoes
Well it's blue blue, blue suede shoes
Blue blue, blue suede shoes, yeah
Blue bluem blue suede shoes, baby
Blue blue blue suede shoes
Well you can do anything but stay off'a my blue suede shoes
The song "Blue Suede Shoes" is a classic rock and roll song about protecting one's prized possessions, specifically a pair of blue suede shoes. Elvis Presley popularized the song in 1956, but David Thibault's version is a tribute to the original, staying true to the famous guitar riff and the upbeat tempo. The lyrics in the song denote that the singer is protective of their beloved blue suede shoes, and warns anyone who may step on them, which is a symbol of protecting something important in their life.
The opening lines of the song, "It's a-one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready now go, cat, go" reflect the typical format for a rock and roll performance. The numbers are counting down to the climax of the song, implying that the singer is building up excitement and the need to protect something valuable. The repeated warnings to "lay off of my shoes" emphasize the message of protection, creating a lighthearted yet protective attitude towards the item.
The use of the shoe metaphor could be interpreted as a wider symbol for anything that you hold close to you that you don't want tarnished or interfered with. David Thibault's cover of the song restores the classic style of rock and roll, and his energy and commanding voice keep the listeners excited and entertained with the nostalgia of Elvis.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, it's a-one for the money
I'm starting my show, and it's all about the money
Two for the show
Secondly, I'm performing to give these people a show
Three to get ready now go, cat, go
I'm giving the band a count of three to get ready, and then it's time for us to rock out
But don't you step on my blue suede shoes
Please be careful not to step on my beloved blue suede shoes
Well you can do anything but lay off of my blue suede shoes
You have the freedom to do anything you want, just don't touch my shoes
Well you can knock me down
You can try to knock me down physically, emotionally or otherwise
Step in my face
You can get in my face and try to intimidate me
Slander my name all over the place
You can say whatever you want to denigrate me
Do anything that you want to do
You think you have full freedom to act as you like towards me
But uh-uh honey, lay off of my shoes
But not when it comes to my shoes
And don't you step on my blue suede shoes
Again, please be extremely careful not to step on my precious shoes
Let's go, cats
Let's rock it out, band! (referring affectionately to his fellow musicians as cats)
You can burn my house
You can even go as far as to burn my house down
Steal my car
You can also take my car without permission
Drink my liquor from an old fruit jar
You can drink all my alcohol from a jar that's not even meant for that purpose
Well do anything that you want to do
Once again, you have the freedom to act however you like
But uh-uh honey, lay off of my shoes
But please, please leave my shoes alone
And don't you step on my blue suede shoes
Seriously, avoid stepping on my shoes at all cost
Rock it
Let's rock it, let's deliver a great performance
Well it's a-one for the money
Again, it's all about the money that comes with the show
Two for the show
The show must go on, without any hiccups
Three to get ready now go, go, go
Let's get it rolling, let's go, go, go!
But don't you step on my blue suede shoes
I cannot emphasize enough the importance of not stepping on my shoes
Well you can do anything but stay off'a my blue suede shoes
You're free to do as you wish, as long as you're not messing with my prized possession
Well it's blue blue, blue suede shoes
These shoes are really, really blue and made of high-quality suede
Blue blue, blue suede shoes, yeah
Yes, that's right, my shoes are blue suede
Blue bluem blue suede shoes, baby
My shoes are really blue, like the deepest ocean blue
Blue blue blue suede shoes
You get it, my shoes are blue and suede
Well you can do anything but stay off'a my blue suede shoes
I'm repeating myself, but just remember, DON'T TOUCH MY SHOES!
Contributed by Charlotte F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@CarterCourtney
Here are the lyrics if any of you The Voice fans want to sing along too.
Well, it's one for the money
Two for the show
Three to get ready
Now go, cat, go
But 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
And don't you step on my blue suede shoes
Well, you can do anything
But stay off of my blue suede shoes
Let's go, cat!
Ah, walk the dog
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
And don't you
Step on my blue suede shoes
Well, you can do anything
But stay off of my blue suede shoes
Rock it
Yeah
Well, it's one for the money
Two for the show
Three to get ready
Now go, go, go!
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
Blue, blue
Blue suede shoes
Blue, blue
Blue suede shoes, yeah!
Blue, blue
Blue, suede shoes, baby
Blue, blue
Blue suede shoes
Well, you can do anything
But stay off of my blue suede shoes
@Veronive
As a true Elvis fan I get goosebumps hearing his voice, he's one of the best I've ever heard. Wow he's good!
@PowerDiva
I agree! It still blows my mind only 1 judge turned for him.
@garychambers5850
Yeh he is but...Aren't they going to treat him as just another Elvis impersonator? I hope not!
@YYC403NOYP
And looks yummy 😛
@Haaland686
Yeah them 🤬ers
@ZamkovSergey
ahaha.
@2manyspruces
Only one judge turned, but the audience was rocking right along. That alone speaks volumes to his talent.
@Friendlyman3
And he turned right away too
@psychedeliccarrie5921
Just like Elvis in real life, loved by audiences, hated by record execs for some stupid reason
@hickokhaley
It makes me crazy when the judges look like they are having such a good time, but they don't turn around. That guy was good.