Bout The Shoes
JJ DOOM Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Third eye mascara running
Into the truth
Keep an ear pressed to the ground
So you hear those marching blues
(Window to the sole)
Over hills buffalo dance
Click to clack in one high heel shoe
But of course
You love it You love it
And you love it oh
And you love it
Love it
Oh

Dogs screaming babies are barking
And bulletproof
Lines wrapped around the block and I'm
Pressed up 'gainst you (Window to the sole)
Smash the glass I'm double parking
Laced with MJ's shoese

But of course
You love it You love it
And you love it oh
And you love it
Love it
Oh

Need a foot to earn an inch
When it was tied to you
Am I tripping?
Leaving footprints
When they're two for the price of one
A man's worth is given birth in his shoes
Shoes

Strap 'em up and leather's bound
Puss in boots pass it around
Crack the plastic feel the spike
Come in any color you like
Chopped and screwed rubber's worn
On the sweat farm
Politicize hypocrisy

But of course
You love it You love it
And you love it oh
And you love it




Love it
Oh

Overall Meaning

The song "Bout The Shoes" by JJ DOOM has deep and complex lyrics that can be interpreted in different ways. The opening line "Third eye mascara running into the truth" could suggest that the singer has gained insight into something that was previously hidden or obscured from their view. The following line "Keep an ear pressed to the ground so you hear those marching blues" could be a reference to being aware of societal issues and struggles. The "marching blues" could refer to the frustration and anger of marginalized communities.


The repeated phrase "Window to the sole" could suggest that the shoes we wear are a reflection of who we are and how we present ourselves to the world. The imagery of the "hills buffalo dance" and "click to clack in one high heel shoe" could represent the juxtaposition of nature and urban culture, or the struggle to maintain one's identity in a fast-paced and ever-changing society.


The lines "Need a foot to earn an inch when it was tied to you" and "A man's worth is given birth in his shoes" speak to the importance of shoes in defining one's social status and identity. The final line "Politicize hypocrisy" could suggest the idea that the system that values material possessions and appearance is inherently flawed and hypocritical.


Overall, the lyrics of "Bout The Shoes" explore the complex relationship between identity, material possessions, and societal expectations, and serve as a commentary on the struggles and contradictions of modern life.


Line by Line Meaning

Third eye mascara running
With a heightened consciousness and perception, she runs her mascara but is truthful to herself.


Into the truth
She seeks the truth behind everything.


Keep an ear pressed to the ground
She pays great attention and listens to what's happening around her.


So you hear those marching blues
She hears the sorrowful marching tunes of people's struggles.


(Window to the sole)
The shoes serve as a window that reflects her personality and lifestyle.


Over hills buffalo dance
The rhythm of her steps echoes the dance of wild buffalos over hills.


Click to clack in one high heel shoe
She walks confidently in one high heel shoe, making a distinct sound.


But of course You love it You love it And you love it oh And you love it Love it Oh
She enjoys her identity and attitude and loves to express it through her shoes.


Dogs screaming babies are barking And bulletproof
Amidst the chaos of the world, she remains fearless and undaunted.


Lines wrapped around the block and I'm Pressed up 'gainst you (Window to the sole)
She's in a long queue with someone special, so close that their shoes reveal their personalities.


Smash the glass I'm double parking Laced with MJ's shoes
She breaks the norm and double parks, wearing shoes inspired by Michael Jackson.


Need a foot to earn an inch When it was tied to you Am I tripping?
She needs support to make progress but wonders if she's being too dependent.


Leaving footprints When they're two for the price of one
She makes a mark despite paying a lesser price for her shoes.


A man's worth is given birth in his shoes Shoes
Shoes signify a person's status, identity, and worth.


Strap 'em up and leather's bound Puss in boots pass it around Crack the plastic feel the spike Come in any color you like
She adorns her feet with different leather shoes, enjoying the various styles, colors, and sensations they offer.


Chopped and screwed rubber's worn On the sweat farm Politicize hypocrisy
She wears rubber shoes that show signs of wear and tear, representing the struggle of people working hard in a hypocritical society.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DANIEL DUMILE, OMAR J GILYARD

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found

More Versions