New Shoes
Leadley Lyrics

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Strap my heels for a good night
I'm ready to go
Wear a smile as we arrive
But I'm on a low

Say I overthink it
Say that I should quit it
Get lost in a crowd and

Fix me with tequila
But I fixate deeper
It don't stop the hurting

I don't want new shoes, baby
Want a friend to tell me not to give up
And I don't want kale juice, baby
Wanna know what's going on in my heart
Will it ever be enough?
Am I running out of time?
I'm trying my best but just get by
I don't want new shoes, baby
Wanna feel like I'm somebody I love

Keep my feet on the dance floor
To block out the noise
Can't move my hips like these models
And now I'm annoyed

Say I overthink it
Say that I should quit it
Get lost in a crowd and
Fix me with tequila
But I fixate deeper
It don't stop the hurting

I don't want new shoes, baby
Want a friend to tell me not to give up
And I don't want kale juice, baby
Wanna know what's going on in my heart
Will it ever be enough?
Am I running out of time?
I'm trying my best but just get by
I don't want new shoes baby
Wanna feel like I'm somebody I love

Ah-ah-ah-ah (my-my-my-my, my-my-my-my)
Ah-ah-ah-ah (my-my-my-my, my-my-my-my)
Ah-ah-ah (my-my-my-my, my-my-my-my)
Ah-ah-ah-ah (my-my-my-my, my-my-my-my)

I don't wanna slow down, baby
Just wanna make my mom and dad proud
And I don't wanna burn out, baby
Just want a sign to wash off my doubts

I don't want new shoes, baby
Want a friend to tell me not to give up (a friend to say not to give up)
And I don't want kale juice, baby
Wanna know what's going on in my heart
Will it ever be enough?
Am I running out of time?
I'm trying my best but just get by
I don't want new shoes, baby
Wanna feel like I'm somebody I love

Ah-ah-ah-ah (my-my-my-my, my-my-my-my)
Ah-ah-ah-ah (my-my-my-my, my-my-my-my)
Ah-ah-ah (my-my-my-my, my-my-my-my)

Ah-ah-ah-ah (my-my-my-my, my-my-my-my)
Ah-ah-ah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "New Shoes" by Leadley convey a sense of discontentment and longing for validation and acceptance. The opening lines, "Strap my heels for a good night, I'm ready to go, Wear a smile as we arrive, But I'm on a low," illustrate the contrast between the external appearance and the internal emotional state of the singer. Despite putting on a brave face, they feel low and are grappling with thoughts that seem overwhelming.

The verses touch upon the idea of overthinking and fixating on one's insecurities. The mention of getting lost in a crowd and being fixed with tequila suggests attempts to escape or numb the pain, but ultimately, it doesn't alleviate the hurting. The repeating refrain, "I don't want new shoes, baby, Want a friend to tell me not to give up," reveals a desire for emotional support and reassurance. The singer craves a genuine connection with someone who will listen and encourage them to keep going.

The chorus reflects the singer's yearning to understand and connect with their own emotions. They express a desire to go beyond superficial distractions like new shoes and kale juice and instead long for a deeper understanding of what's happening in their heart. The line, "Wanna feel like I'm somebody I love," hints at a struggle with self-worth and the need for self-acceptance.

Overall, "New Shoes" captures the vulnerability and internal battles one can experience while trying to navigate through life, searching for validation and a sense of purpose.

Line by Line Meaning

Strap my heels for a good night
Prepare myself for a fun evening

I'm ready to go
I am eager and excited to start

Wear a smile as we arrive
Put on a happy face when we get there

But I'm on a low
However, deep down I am feeling down

Say I overthink it
People tell me that I think too much

Say that I should quit it
They advise me to stop overthinking

Get lost in a crowd and
Distract myself within a large group of people

Fix me with tequila
Try to ease my pain with alcohol

But I fixate deeper
Yet my thoughts continue to consume me

It don't stop the hurting
But it doesn't alleviate the pain

I don't want new shoes, baby
I don't need material things