Blue Suede Shoes
ELVIS PRESLEY (G.I. BLUES) 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
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
The song "Blue Suede Shoes" by Elvis Presley was written by Carl Perkins in 1955. The lyrics refer to the blue suede shoes that the singer wears, which are his pride and joy. The opening lines of the song, "Well, it's one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, now go, cat, go," emphasize the excitement of the music and the desire for the audience to dance along with the singer.
The singer warns others not to step on his blue suede shoes because they are precious to him. He goes on to say that he doesn't care if people knock him down, slander his name or do whatever they like, as long as they stay away from his shoes. The song encourages people to dance and have a good time, but also emphasizes the importance of respecting others and their property.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, it's one for the money
This is it. The moment of truth. Time to showcase our talent, make some money and build some fame.
Two for the show
The second act is a chance to impress and dazzle our audience with our skills and moves.
Three to get ready
We need a bit of preparation to get into our best form, mentally and physically. So let's focus, get set and prepare ourselves.
Now go, cat, go
It's showtime now! Push yourself to the limit and give your best performance.
But don't you
Hey, listen carefully to my warning.
Step on my blue suede shoes
Please don't damage my stylish blue suede shoes.
Well you can do anything
I don't mind if you have some fun and go wild, just be careful with my shoes.
But stay off of my blue suede shoes
Again, please be aware of my shoes and don't spoil them.
You can knock me down
You can push me over or attack me verbally, I don't care.
Step in my face
You can invade my personal space and try to intimidate me. Good luck with that!
Slander my name all over the place
You can spread rumors and lies about me, but that won't affect me much.
Well do anything that you want to do
Seriously, go ahead and try your best to harm or annoy me.
But uh-uh, honey lay off of them shoes
But I'm serious about my shoes, don't mess with them!
Let's go, cat!
Let's get moving, let's get grooving!
Ah, walk the dog
Let's dance and have some crazy fun!
You can burn my house
You can even cause some property damage if you want. But again, please not my shoes!
Steal my car
You can take away my ride and leave me stranded, I'll find a way to cope.
Drink my liquor
You can have my booze and get drunk, that's fine. Just don't spill it on my shoes!
From an old fruit jar
You can drink from any container you like, even a simple jar will do.
And don't you
Remember what I said earlier?
Step on my blue suede shoes
Be extra cautious around my shoes, they're very dear to me.
Rock it
Let's get this party started and rock out!
Well, it's one for the money
Back to the beginning, let's do this all over again.
Two for the show
The second round should be even better, building on what we've learned so far.
Three to get ready
A brief moment of preparation, to gather our focus and energy.
Now go, go, go!
The finale, let's give it our all and leave everything on the dancefloor!
Blue, blue
My shoes are blue, remember?
Blue suede shoes
That's right, they're made of blue suede and mean a lot to me.
Yeah!
Let's celebrate our success and enjoy the moment!
Blue, blue
Once more, let's acknowledge the beauty of my blue suede shoes.
Blue suede shoes, yeah!
Those shoes are amazing, aren't they? Let's nod in agreement.
Blue, blue
One final time, let's pay homage to my fabulous footwear.
Blue suede shoes
I love my shoes so much, I even wrote a song about them!
Well, you can do anything
That's a reminder that you're free to do what you like, as long as you steer clear of my shoes.
But stay off of my blue suede shoes
Please don't damage, step on, or spoil my shoes. I value them more than anything.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Carl Perkins
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tfs7033
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
@ronaldstrange8981
I bought this LP back in 1956, and still have it, It's been well looked after, and still plays beautifully. England, March, 2024.
@albertofichera4154
The most iconic opening lines in music history
@goronpaulpeace
FOR THE TRUTH SHALL SET US FREE
@RoderickSquadDMcCloud
That Elvis didn’t write!🤘🏻😆
@MinTheMemer
But sang beautifully! 🔥
@yankeeforcestudios5431
@@RoderickSquadDMcCloud so, he ain’t as writer.
@RoderickSquadDMcCloud
@@yankeeforcestudios5431 he’s not the writer of this song at least.. but I will say he definitely did sing it better than the guy who wrote it.
@zane5823
Imagine what music would of been if he was still alive.
@savageman7047
Often imitated, never duplicated..
@5ilentPartner
It's ironic to say Elvis is often imitated, never duplicated while listening to a Carl Perkins song being imitated and duplicated by Elvis himself.