These Boots
Leningrad Cowboys 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'
The Leningrad Cowboys's song "These Boots" is a cover of Nancy Sinatra's 1966 hit song "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'." The song is a musical warning to a cheating lover who keeps lying, playing around, and refusing to change their ways. The singer, who is confident and in control, warns the cheating lover that someday she will leave him, and her boots will walk all over him. The hook "these boots are made for walking, and that's just what they'll do" emphasizes that she is done with the lies and is ready to take action, represented by the boots walking all over him.
The song's message is clear in its lyrics, which act as a warning to those who try to mess around and cheat. The uptempo beat and catchy lyrics create an energetic, upbeat mood that encourages listeners to dance along. The Leningrad Cowboys add their own unique style to the song, infusing it with their trademark rock and roll influenced sound. The song's overall theme is empowerment, giving the cheated party the power to walk away and find someone better.
Line by Line Meaning
You keep saying you got something for me
You keep claiming you have affection for me
Something you call love but confess
You name it love, but admit it's not true love
You've been a'messin' where you shouldn't 've been a'messin'
You've been meddling with things that aren't your concern
And now someone else is getting all your best
Now, someone else is receiving the love you said was meant for me
Well, these boots are made for walking, and that's just what they'll do
These boots are suitable for walking, and that's precisely what they'll be used for
One of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you
One day, these boots will serve their function and step all over you
You keep lyin' when you oughta be truthin'
You continue to lie when you should tell the truth
You keep losing when you oughta not bet
You keep putting your money on the wrong horse, resulting in losses
You keep samin' when you oughta be a'changin'
You persist in keeping things the same way when you should be making changes
What's right is right but you ain't been right yet
You know what's right, but you haven't done it yet
You keep playing where you shouldn't be playing
You keep engaging in activities or situations that are not suitable for you
And you keep thinking that you'll never get burnt,hah
You believe that you'll never experience consequences for your actions, which is naive
Well, I've just found me a brand new box of matches, yeah
I have just acquired a new tool that will cause trouble for you
And what he knows you ain't have time to learn
You haven't had the time to learn what he knows
Are you ready, boots?
Are you ready to perform your task, boots?
Start walkin'
Begin your job and step all over the person who deserves it
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Lee Hazlewood
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TonymanCS
Sauna, vodka, goats, death. Must be the most Finnish music video ever!
@catfish552
The song is pretty cool, but the video makes it great. I love how the whole band just seems to appear out of nowhere in any sort of place!
@lexeyperepelkin9814
The best video I saw ever. (I saw many videos))))
@christianzimmermann4414
i love these finnish boys...
@hermann9001
Thank you very many!!
@Fritztoons
That is culture!
@Kaelin135
I am simultaneously amused and creeped out by the baby.
@guzzometal
kaurismaki rocks!!
@taunoholappa7937
They have a beautiful voice ..
@StephenDavies-zc8ho
These Guys are jut so awesome!!!