Blue Suede Shoes
Lemmy & The Upsetters With Mick Green Lyrics

Well, it's one for the money
The performer acknowledges the beginning of the song and addresses the importance of money.

Two for the show
The two represents the show and performance aspect of the song.

Three to get ready
The performer recognizes that preparation is necessary and it's time to get ready.

Now go, cat, go
The performer is encouraging the listener to engage and participate in the performance.

But don't you
An element of warning is introduced to the listener.

Step on my blue suede shoes
The performer warns the listener not to step on his iconic blue suede shoes.

You can do anything
The performer indicates the listener's freedom to do whatever he/she desires.

But stay off of my blue suede shoes
The performer emphasizes the importance of his shoes and encourages the listener to avoid them to avoid ruining them.

Well, you can knock me down
The performer emphasizes his resilience and strength to withstand any negative action against him.

Step in my face
The performer emphasizes the target of the negative action against him.

Slander my name
The performer warns the listener against speaking badly of him.

All over the place
The performer emphasizes the wide range of possible people who might speak badly of him.

Do anything that you want to do
The performer reiterates the freedom of the listener to do whatever they want.

But uh-uh, honey
The performer warns the listener that there are restrictions they must follow.

Lay off of my shoes
The performer emphasizes the need for the listener to avoid damaging his shoes.

Don't you step on my blue suede shoes
The performer emphasizes the warning to the listener to avoid stepping on his shoes.

Ah, walk the dog
The performer encourages the listener to join in the performance and dance to the music.

You can burn my house
The performer lists some possible negative actions against him by the listener.

Steal my car
The performer lists some possible negative actions against him by the listener.

Drink my liquor
The performer lists some possible negative actions against him by the listener.

From an old fruit jar
The performer provides additional detail about the type of alcohol being consumed.

And don't you
The performer re-emphasizes the warning to the listener.

Well, it's
The performer is resetting the song in preparation for the conclusion.

Blue, blue
The performer provides additional detail about the color of his shoes.

Blue suede shoes
The performer highlights the iconic nature of his footwear.

Yeah!
The performer expresses enthusiasm for his classic shoes.

Blue, blue
The performer continues to describe the color of his shoes.

Blue suede shoes, baby
The performer emphasizes the stylish and attractive nature of his footwear.

Well, you can do anything
The performer concludes the song with the reminder to the listener about their freedom to choose their actions.

But stay off of my blue suede shoes!
The performer concludes with the final warning to the listener to avoid damaging the shoes.