These Boots Were Made For Walking
Johnny Thunders Lyrics
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Something you call love but confess
You've been a'messin' where you shouldn't 've been a'messin'
And now someone else is getting all your best
Well, these boots are made for walking, and that's just what they'll do
One of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you
You keep lyin' when you oughta be truthin'
You keep losing when you oughta not bet
What's right is right but you ain't been right yet
These boots are made for walking, and that's just what they'll do
One of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you
You keep playing where you shouldn't be playing
And you keep thinking that you'll never get burnt,hah
Well, I've just found me a brand new box of matches, yeah
And what he knows you ain't have time to learn
These boots are made for walking, and that's just what they'll do
One of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you
Are you ready, boots?
Start walkin'
In Johnny Thunder's cover of "These Boots Were Made For Walking," the lyrics tell a story of a woman who is fed up with her man's infidelities and dishonesty. The first stanza sets the tone, with the singer acknowledging that her lover has been cheating on her and someone else is now getting his best. She warns him that her boots were made for walking, meaning that she won't put up with his behavior and will walk away from the relationship. The chorus repeats this sentiment, with a more confident tone, promising that the boots will indeed walk all over him.
The second stanza goes deeper into the issues plaguing the relationship. The singer is tired of her partner's lies and losing bets, warning him that he needs to change his ways. She reinforces the idea that what's right is right, but he hasn't been right yet. This highlights the theme of accountability and responsibility in a relationship.
In the final stanza, the singer highlights the consequences of her partner's actions. He keeps playing in areas where he shouldn't, thinking that he won't get burnt. But the singer has a brand new box of matches (meaning, she won't hesitate to get revenge if need be) and alludes to the idea that her partner is about to get burnt. The song ends with the iconic line, "Are you ready, boots? Start walkin'," emphasizing the singer's power and confidence in walking away.
Overall, "These Boots Were Made For Walking" is a powerful anthem of female empowerment and standing up for oneself in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
You keep saying you got something for me
You repeatedly claim that you have something to offer me
Something you call love but confess
You label it as love, but admit to it being something else entirely
You've been a'messin' where you shouldn't 've been a'messin'
You've interfered where you shouldn't have, causing problems
And now someone else is getting all your best
You are no longer devoting your best efforts to me, but instead another
Well, these boots are made for walking, and that's just what they'll do
My boots are meant for walking, and they will be doing so soon
One of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you
Soon, my boots will conquer over you
You keep lyin' when you oughta be truthin'
You continue to lie when you should be telling the truth
You keep losing when you oughta not bet
You make bets when you shouldn't, and end up losing
You keep samin' when you oughta be a'changin'
You repeat the same mistakes instead of making adjustments
What's right is right but you ain't been right yet
You have not done the right thing until now
These boots are made for walking, and that's just what they'll do
The boots will be walking as they are meant to do
One of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you
One of these days, these boots will overpower you.
You keep playing where you shouldn't be playing
You engage in activities that are not appropriate for you
And you keep thinking that you'll never get burnt,hah
You believe that you're immune to negative consequences
Well, I've just found me a brand new box of matches, yeah
I have discovered a new way to handle the situation
And what he knows you ain't have time to learn
You have too little time to find out what he already knows
These boots are made for walking, and that's just what they'll do
The designated purpose of these boots is to walk
One of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you
At some point, these boots will win the battle against you
Are you ready, boots?
Are my boots ready for action?
Start walkin'
Begin moving forward
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LEE HAZLEWOOD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dalaker Daniel
Perfect couple Johnny rest in power ☠️💣☠️ you saved my life thanks mate
sovaine
I would have loved to have seen The Libertines, Amy Winehouse, and Johnny on the same bill....what a line up that would have been in an alternative universe.
Bernard Elias
These boots are made for Johnny Thunders!
Hey Siri Bye Siri
👢 🥾 👠 Rockin’ 🎸
Xavier Jay
I hope they release the tapes wayne kramer found of their first demos, he said something on a interview with lil steven and drew carey, haha.
thawthepast
cool!!
Baron of Livonia.
I love Wayne Kramer's playing, but Ron Asheton does a better version with DAM.
Edward Clemons
Heroin always wins
Dalaker Daniel
well sometines not always ☠️
philip conboy
@Dalaker Daniel only "sometines"