In 1992, she began to perform as a professional rock musician, playing in an all-female cover band called Lois Lane. When she started a band that played original music, Red Onion (Berkner, Brian Mueller, Adam Bernstein and Alan Lerner), she found song-writing to be a struggle--a problem that disappeared when she started writing children's music. "Writing music for kids has not been a struggle at all," Berkner has said. "The more I started working on material for children, the more I realized that it opened up creativity in me that I never knew I had."
She regularly appears on Noggin (with Lampert and Bernstein), a television network aimed at children, in music videos played between programs and on the program Jack's Big Music Show. Berkner has also appeared in Jamarama Live!, a touring music festival for children sponsored by Noggin, and in the 2006 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
In 2004, Berkner and Mueller had a daughter, Lucy, and the Laurie Berkner Band cut back on performing. "Daughter Lucy is her main audience now," her website noted.
Boots
Laurie Berkner Lyrics
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B-O-O-T-S black boots
In my black boots, in my black boots
I stomp around in my black boots
In my boots (stomp, stomp)
In my boots (stomp, stomp)
I stomp around in my boots
B-O-O-T-S brown boots
In my brown boots, in my brown boots
I stomp around in my brown boots
In my boots (stomp, stomp)
In my boots (stomp, stomp)
I stomp around in my boots
B-O-O-T-S boots
B-O-O-T-S frog boots
In my frog boots, in my frog boots
I jump around in my frog boots
In my boots (ribbit, ribbit)
In my boots (ribbit, ribbit)
I jump around in my boots
B-O-O-T-S boots
B-O-O-T-S dancing boots
In my dancing boots, in my dancing boots
I dance around in my dancing boots
In my boots
In my boots
I dance around in my boots
B-O-O-T-S boots
B-O-O-T-S rain boots
In my rain boots, in my rain boots
I splash around in my rain boots
In my boots (splish, splash)
In my boots (splish, splash)
I splash around in my boots
Boots boots B-O-O-T-S
Boots boots B-O-O-T-S
Boots boots B-O-O-T-S boots
The song "Boots" by Laurie Berkner is an upbeat and catchy tune that celebrates different types and colors of boots. The first verse introduces black boots, which the singer stomps around in. The chorus repeats the spelling of "B-O-O-T-S" and emphasizes the joy of wearing boots. The second verse describes brown boots, which are also stomped in, followed by green frog boots, which prompt the singer to jump and make frog sounds. The fourth verse talks about dancing boots, which inspire the singer to dance in them. The final verse talks about rain boots, which are perfect for splashing around in puddles.
Overall, the song celebrates the fun and practical aspect of wearing different types of boots. The lyrics and melody are simple and repetitive, making it easy for children to join in and sing along. The use of different types of boots also provides an opportunity for children to learn about the function and properties of different types of footwear.
Line by Line Meaning
B-O-O-T-S boots
I am singing about boots!
B-O-O-T-S black boots
I have black boots that I like to wear.
In my black boots, in my black boots
I am currently wearing my black boots.
I stomp around in my black boots
When I wear my black boots, I like to stomp my feet.
In my boots (stomp, stomp)
I am reminding you that when I wear my boots, I like to stomp my feet.
B-O-O-T-S boots brown boots
I also have brown boots that I like to wear.
In my brown boots, in my brown boots
Right now, I am wearing my brown boots.
I stomp around in my brown boots
Just like with my black boots, I like to stomp my feet when I wear my brown boots too.
B-O-O-T-S frog boots
These boots are special because they look like frogs!
In my frog boots, in my frog boots
Right now, I am wearing my frog boots.
I jump around in my frog boots
When I wear my frog boots, I like to jump around like a frog!
In my boots (ribbit, ribbit)
I am making a frog sound to help you imagine me wearing my frog boots.
B-O-O-T-S dancing boots
These boots are special because I wear them when I dance.
In my dancing boots, in my dancing boots
Right now, I am wearing my dancing boots.
I dance around in my dancing boots
When I wear my dancing boots, I like to dance around!
In my boots
I am reminding you that whatever boots I wear, they make me feel happy and want to dance or stomp my feet.
B-O-O-T-S rain boots
These boots are special because they keep my feet dry when it rains.
In my rain boots, in my rain boots
When it is raining, I like to wear my rain boots.
I splash around in my rain boots
When it is raining and I wear my rain boots, I like to splash in the puddles!
In my boots (splish, splash)
I am making a splashing sound to help you imagine me wearing my rain boots and splashing in the puddles.
Boots boots B-O-O-T-S
I am singing about boots again!
Boots boots B-O-O-T-S
I still have more to say about boots!
Boots boots B-O-O-T-S boots
Boots make me happy and I love to wear them!
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Laurissa Anne Berkner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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