Blue Suede Shoes
J.b. Band Lyrics
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Three to get ready, now go cat go
But don't you, step on my blue suede shoes
You can do anything but lay off of my blue suede shoes
But you can knock me down, step in my face
Slander my name all over the place
And do anything that you want to do
But uh uh honey lay off of my shoes
You can do anything but lay off of my blue suede shoes
Oh let's go cat!
But you can burn my house, steal my car
Drink my liquor from an old fruit jar
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
You can do anything but lay off of my blue suede shoes
Rock!
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
You can do anything but lay 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
You can do anything but lay off of my blue suede shoes
The lyrics to J.B. Band's song "Blue Suede Shoes" capture a sense of ownership and protection over the singer's prized possession: their blue suede shoes. The song begins with a clear declaration that the shoes are valuable and should not be tampered with. "One for the money, two for the show" indicates that the singer is aware of the shoes' significance and wants to make a statement about their importance. The repetition of this line reinforces the idea.
The next verse suggests that although the singer is protective of their shoes, they acknowledge that people can harm them physically or verbally. The lyric "Knock me down, step in my face, slander my name all over the place" represents the hardships and challenges the singer may face in life. But despite all that, they insist that their shoes be left alone. The mention of doing "anything that you want to do" illustrates the singer's permissive nature towards other actions, as long as the shoes are not affected.
In the following verse, the singer extends the list of things people can do, emphasizing that their house can be burned, their car stolen, or their liquor consumed. However, the plea remains the same: the shoes must be spared. The mention of the shoes being stored in an old fruit jar adds a touch of humor and further emphasizes their value.
The final verse reiterates the initial structure, emphasizing the significance of the blue suede shoes. The repetition of the chorus drives home the message that although the singer is open to many things, they draw the line at anyone messing with their shoes. The repeated use of the phrase "blue, blue, blue suede shoes" at the end of the song further intensifies the attachment and pride the singer feels for their footwear.
Overall, the lyrics of "Blue Suede Shoes" communicate a sense of ownership, pride, and protectiveness over a cherished possession. They highlight the singer's willingness to be lenient in many aspects but unwavering when it comes to the safety of their prized blue suede shoes.
Line by Line Meaning
Well it's one for the money, two for the show
This is the start of a performance where each dollar earned brings more entertainment.
Three to get ready, now go cat go
After the preparations, it's time to begin and give it your all.
But don't you, step on my blue suede shoes
Please be cautious and refrain from damaging or disrespecting my cherished blue suede shoes.
You can do anything but lay off of my blue suede shoes
While you have freedom to act as you please, be mindful to not interfere with or harm my blue suede shoes.
But you can knock me down, step in my face
Despite your attempts to bring me down and disrespect me directly,
Slander my name all over the place
spreading false and damaging rumors about me far and wide,
And do anything that you want to do
and engaging in any action you desire,
But uh uh honey lay off of my shoes
please refrain from targeting my shoes, dear.
And don't you step on my blue suede shoes
Further emphasizing the importance of not stepping on or damaging my blue suede shoes.
You can do anything but lay off of my blue suede shoes
While you have the freedom to do as you please, please respect my blue suede shoes and refrain from damaging them.
Oh let's go cat!
Encouragement to proceed energetically and with enthusiasm.
But you can burn my house, steal my car
Even if you were to commit destructive acts like setting my house on fire or stealing my car,
Drink my liquor from an old fruit jar
indulging in my alcohol stash stored in a humble container like an old fruit jar,
Do anything that you want to do
and engaging in any action you desire,
But uh uh honey lay off of them shoes
I sincerely request that you refrain from targeting those shoes.
And don't you, step on my blue suede shoes
Reiterating the importance of not stepping on or damaging my blue suede shoes.
You can do anything but lay off of my blue suede shoes
You have the freedom to do as you please, but please respect my blue suede shoes and avoid harming them.
Rock!
An exclamation to encourage rocking out and enjoying the music.
Well it's one for the money, two for the show
Once again, emphasizing that the performance starts with earning money and progressing with more captivating entertainment.
Three to get ready, now go cat go
After the necessary preparations, it's time to commence energetically and passionately.
But don't you, step on my blue suede shoes
Once more, a plea to avoid stepping on or damaging my blue suede shoes.
You can do anything but lay off of my blue suede shoes
While you possess the freedom to do as you please, kindly refrain from interfering with or harming my blue suede shoes.
Well it's blue, blue, blue suede shoes
These are undeniably blue, blue, blue suede shoes.
Blue, blue, blue suede shoes yeah
Again acknowledging the undeniable blue color of the suede shoes, expressing enthusiasm.
Blue, blue, blue suede shoes baby
Reaffirming the blue tone of the suede shoes with endearment.
Blue, blue, blue suede shoes
Once more, emphasizing the blue color of the suede shoes.
You can do anything but lay off of my blue suede shoes
Although you have the freedom to do anything, please avoid damaging my cherished blue suede shoes.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Carl Perkins
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