Blue Suede Shoes
John & Yoko / Plastic Ono Band Lyrics
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-"hello! a-good evening!
Ah!
Okay?
Okay, we're just gonna do numbers that we know,
you know, 'cause we've never played together before.
Okay."
Well, it's a one for the money, two for the show,
Three to get ready, now go, cat, go!
Don't you step on my blue suede shoes.
Well, you can do anything
But lay off them blue suede shoes.
Well, you can knock me down, step in my face,
Slander my name all over the place;
Do anything that you wanna do,
But, aw-aw, honey, lay off them shoes.
Don't you step on my blue suede shoes.
Well, you can do anything
But lay off them blue suede shoes.
Well, you can burn my house, steal my car,
Drink my liquor from the old fruit jar.
Do anything that you wanna do,
But, aw-aw, honey, lay off them shoes.
Don't you step on my blue suede shoes.
Well, you can do anything
But lay off them blue suede shoes.
Well, hey!
Well, it's blue, blue, blue suede shoes,
Hey, blue, blue, blue suede shoes,
Hey, blue, blue, blue suede shoes,
Hey, blue, blue, blue suede shoes.
Well, you can do anything
But lay off my blue suede shoes.
-"thank you!"
The lyrics of John & Yoko / Plastic Ono Band's song "Blue Suede Shoes" are a tribute to the classic rock 'n' roll song originally written and performed by Carl Perkins. The song starts with a brief introduction of the band members explaining that they are going to play songs they know because they have never played together before. This sets the stage for an improvised, raw performance.
The lyrics then follow the structure of the original "Blue Suede Shoes" song, with slight modifications. It speaks to the importance of the iconic blue suede shoes, warning others not to step on them. The shoes symbolize the singer's individuality and personal style. The song delivers a message of self-expression and the need for others to respect one's boundaries and unique identity.
The performance captures the rebellious spirit of rock 'n' roll with John Lennon's distinctive voice and raw energy. It showcases the band's ability to take a well-known song and make it their own while maintaining the essence of the original.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, it's a one for the money, two for the show,
This is a song about priorities and putting on a performance. It's like saying, 'First, we perform for the money, and second, we put on a show.'
Three to get ready, now go, cat, go!
Now that we're prepared, it's time to start and give it our all. 'Go, cat, go!' is an expression to encourage someone to go fast and confidently.
Don't you step on my blue suede shoes.
My blue suede shoes are precious to me; please be careful not to damage or ruin them.
Well, you can do anything
But lay off them blue suede shoes.
You have the freedom to do anything else, just avoid interfering with or causing harm to my blue suede shoes.
Well, you can knock me down, step in my face,
Slander my name all over the place;
Even if you physically harm me, insult me directly, or spread false rumors about me everywhere,
Do anything that you wanna do,
But, aw-aw, honey, lay off them shoes.
Feel free to do whatever you want, but please, oh please, don't touch or ruin my shoes.
Well, you can burn my house, steal my car,
Drink my liquor from the old fruit jar.
You can cause destruction by burning my house, stealing my car, or even drinking my liquor from a humble container like an old fruit jar.
Do anything that you wanna do,
But, aw-aw, honey, lay off them shoes.
You have the freedom to do whatever you desire, but I beg you, please avoid causing any harm to my beloved shoes.
Well, hey!
An enthusiastic exclamation, expressing excitement or delight.
Well, it's blue, blue, blue suede shoes,
The shoes in question are made of suede fabric, specifically in a shade of blue. This repetition emphasizes their significance and uniqueness.
Hey, blue, blue, blue suede shoes,
The shoes are called out again, emphasizing their color and material.
Well, you can do anything
But lay off my blue suede shoes.
Once again, you have the freedom to do anything else, but please refrain from interfering with or causing harm to my blue suede shoes.
"thank you!"
Expressing gratitude and appreciation for the audience's presence and support.
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