Bout The Shoes
JJ DOOM Feat. Boston Fielder Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics of JJ DOOM Feat. Boston Fielder's song Bout The Shoes touches on the themes of fashion, consumerism, and identity. The opening lines "Third eye mascara running, into the truth, keep an ear pressed to the ground, so you hear those marching blues" seems to refer to the idea of staying grounded amidst the chaos around you. The "marching blues" could represent the daily struggles of the working class. The "window to the sole" also seems to refer to the idea of shoes as a window into one's identity or character.
The next set of lines, "Over hills buffalo dance, click to clack in one high heel shoe", speaks to the idea of fashion, where sometimes style trumps comfort. The idea of "one high heel shoe" could represent the pressure to conform to societal norms and the standards of beauty.
Moving on, "dogs screaming, babies are barking, and bulletproof, lines wrapped around the block, and I'm pressed up 'gainst you," seems to refer to the frenzy and chaos of consumerism, where people will go through great lengths and wait in line to get their hands on the latest trends. The next line where the singer says, "smash the glass, I'm double parking, laced with MJ's shoes" could represent the idea of going to great lengths and even committing a crime to get the latest fashionable item.
Finally, the lines "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", speaks to the idea that shoes not only represent your identity but also your status in society. How well-dressed you are visually defines your worth in some societies. Overall, the song can be seen as a social commentary on the impact of consumerism on our society.
Line by Line Meaning
Third eye mascara running
Tears are falling down from the eyes that see beyond the physical realm
Into the truth
Crying is a sign of facing the truth and accepting it
Keep an ear pressed to the ground
Stay alert and attentive to everything that's happening around you
So you hear those marching blues
Pay attention to the struggles of those who are trying to make a change in the world
(Window to the sole)
Shoes reflect the soul of the person who wears them
Over hills buffalo dance
Celebrating the freedom of the wild spirit
Click to clack in one high heel shoe
Walking confidently in a single, powerful step towards your goals
But of course
It's obvious that
You love it You love it
You have a strong passion for it
And you love it oh
And you love it deeply
Love it
You feel an intense affection for it
Dogs screaming babies are barking
The world is chaotic and loud, full of competing noises
And bulletproof
Nothing can harm or touch you
Lines wrapped around the block and I'm
People are waiting in long lines to get what they think they need
Pressed up 'gainst you (Window to the sole)
Being close to someone physically reveals a lot about them, especially through their shoes
Smash the glass I'm double parking
Breaking boundaries, rules, and expectations to pursue your own goals
Laced with MJ's shoes
Paying tribute to the iconic, legendary style of Michael Jordan's shoes
Need a foot to earn an inch
You have to put in effort to achieve even the smallest amount of progress
When it was tied to you
When you were the one who possessed the means to achieve success
Am I tripping?
Am I delusional, or is there a deeper meaning to my actions and experiences?
Leaving footprints
Making a mark on the world that will last beyond your lifetime
When they're two for the price of one
Taking advantage of a good deal to achieve your goals more efficiently
A man's worth is given birth in his shoes
Shoes can represent a person's identity, history, and value to themselves and others
Strap 'em up and leather's bound
Getting ready for a journey or adventure, with the strength and durability of leather shoes
Puss in boots pass it around
Sharing your successes and good fortune with others who may benefit from them
Crack the plastic feel the spike
Breaking through the barriers and obstacles that stand in your way to success
Come in any color you like
Expressing yourself and your unique personality through the shoes you wear
Chopped and screwed rubber's worn
Wearing shoes that may be worn, battered, or imperfect, but still have value and purpose
On the sweat farm
Working hard and putting in long hours to achieve your goals
Politicize hypocrisy
Shining a light on the lies, inconsistencies, and injustice in society and politics
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DANIEL DUMILE, OMAR J GILYARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Angryree
This is sick but focusing her seems risky in some of those cases. DOPE music choice btw
@3rawan
I look forward to this!