As a true vocalist that plays five instruments (piano, sax, drums, bass and guitar), Mdot also writes all of his songs and has a large publishing/song catalog ranging in genre. Appearing on MTV's TV Show Becoming, Mdot has toured and served as an electrifying opening act for artists ranging from Marques Houston, Day 26 , Fanny Pak, Lil' Mama, Ciara, Yung Joc, Dem Franchise Boys, Rick Ross, and Lil' Romeo to Temptations, Ruff Endz, Howard Hewitt, Talib Kweli and Mos Def.
Walkin' in My Shoes
Matthew "Mdot" Finley Lyrics
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Almost any groove
You can break it down, break it down
Hey
You can play a song
When you see me move
Make me turn around
Oh oh
I
Know you
Checkin' on me
She be checkin' on you
Oh
Just gimme the green light
I'm ready to go
Here at the start line
I'm ready to roll
I gotta take you
I gotta shake you
No one's gotta lose
Walkin' in my shoes
I stop at the red line
I'm on a roll
Turn up the music
I'm out of control
I gotta take you
I gotta shake you
No one's gotta lose
Walkin' in my shoes
Light come on (yeah)
I can feel the heat
Then I'll hit the floor, hit the floor, ooh
When the curtain's up
I fly off my feat
You'll wanting more, wanting more, ooh
Oh oh
I
Know you
Checkin' on me
She be checkin' on you
Oh
Gimme the green light
I'm ready to go
Here at the start line
I'm ready to roll
I gotta take you
I gotta shake you
No one's gotta lose
Walkin' in my shoes
I stop at the red line
I'm on a roll
Turn up the music
I'm out of control
I gotta take you
I gotta shake you
No one's gotta lose
Walkin' in my shoes
(Eh) Walkin' in my shoes
(Hey) Gimme the (hey) green light
(Oh) I'm ready to go (oh)
(Hey) No one's (hey) gonna lose
Walkin' in my shoes
Gimme the green light
I'm ready to go
Here at the start line
I'm ready to roll
I gotta take you
I gotta shake you
No one's gotta lose
Walkin' in my shoes
I stop at the red line
I'm on a roll
Turn up the music
I'm out of control
I gotta take you
I gotta shake you
No one's gotta lose
Walkin' in my shoes
Gimme the green light
I'm ready to go
Here at the start line
I'm ready to roll
I gotta take you
I gotta shake you
No one's gotta lose
Walkin' in my shoes
I stop at the red line
I'm on a roll
Turn up the music
I'm out of control
I gotta take you
I gotta shake you
No one's gotta lose
Walkin' in my shoes
Walkin' in my shoes
Hey
The song "Walkin' In My Shoes" by Matthew "Mdot" Finley and Meaghan Martin is an upbeat and energetic song about living life to the fullest and doing things your own way. The first verse talks about how you can play any type of groove, and then when you see the singer dancing and moving, it makes you turn around. The chorus talks about how the singer is ready to go and take on the world, and no one has to lose when they're walking in their shoes.
Overall, the song is about being confident and taking risks. The second verse talks about how the singer can feel the heat and then hit the floor while performing, and when the curtains are up, they fly off their feet and leave the audience wanting more. The repetition of "I gotta take you, I gotta shake you" in the chorus emphasizes the singer's determination and desire to make things happen for themselves.
The song has a positive and empowering message about living life on your own terms, and it encourages listeners to be bold and pursue their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
You can play a song
You have the ability to create music
Almost any groove
Any style or genre of music can be created
You can break it down, break it down
You have the ability to break down and analyze any song
You can play a song
You have the ability to create music
When you see me move
My movements inspire you to create music
Make me turn around
Your music was so good that it made me turn around to see who was making it
Know you
I am aware that you are watching me
Checkin' on me
You are keeping an eye on me
She be checkin' on you
Someone is also watching you
Just gimme the green light
Give me permission to start creating music
I'm ready to go
I am prepared to begin making music
Here at the start line
At the beginning of the song
I'm ready to roll
I am ready to start playing the song
I gotta take you
I need to inspire you
I gotta shake you
I need to make you dance
No one's gotta lose
Everyone can enjoy the music without any negative consequences
Walkin' in my shoes
Experience what it's like to be in my position
I stop at the red line
Pausing at a point in the song where you need to change something
I'm on a roll
In the groove and playing well
Turn up the music
Increase the volume of the sound
I'm out of control
Unable to stop dancing to the music
(Eh) Walkin' in my shoes
Experiencing what it's like to be in my position
(Hey) Gimme the (hey) green light
Give me permission to start creating music
(Oh) I'm ready to go (oh)
I am prepared to begin making music
(Hey) No one's (hey) gonna lose
Everyone can enjoy the music without any negative consequences
Gimme the green light
Give me permission to start creating music
Here at the start line
At the beginning of the song
I gotta take you
I need to inspire you
I gotta shake you
I need to make you dance
I stop at the red line
Pausing at a point in the song where you need to change something
I'm on a roll
In the groove and playing well
Turn up the music
Increase the volume of the sound
I'm out of control
Unable to stop dancing to the music
Walkin' in my shoes
Experience what it's like to be in my position
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Walt Disney Music Company, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHAN ALKENAS, LYRICA NASHA ANDERSON, TRINE DANSGAARD, NICLAS AAKE MOLINDER, JOACIM BO PERSSON, PAMELA SHEYNE
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@tanishawillie6012
Demi tried to tell Camp Rock to rehearse everyday but they didn't listen.... Camp Star deserved to win😌✅
@rachou.g9735
In the end they dont perform this song 🤣
@girly.mimi00
@@rachou.g9735 Their coach said that it wasn't good enough. They had to do a different song. I think they should've performed this one though. This is the best one.
@rachou.g9735
@@girly.mimi00 yes i agree with you it is better
@kaininjathundermmandopoke5167
Camp star cheating 😠
@kaininjathundermmandopoke5167
No, camp rock dersve to win too😌✅. Camp star cheating. 👎😤
@devin_so_devious
I will say this on every video...M Dot was too good for this role lmao. He carried camp rock on his back the whole movie singing, dancing and acting
@rabiosas6473
He really gave 110% you can tell how good he is compared to the others 😆
@devin_so_devious
@@rabiosas6473 fr he outclassed everybody else in a major way 🤣
@nicoleharrington9086
Being his fan before the movie, he's the reason why I watched camp rock 2