Walkin'
Miles Davis All-Stars/Miles Davis Sextet 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 song "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" by Nancy Sinatra is an iconic 1960s classic that tells a story of a woman who has had enough of a man's lies and cheating. The song is an anthem of female empowerment and independence. The first verse, "You keep saying you got something for me / 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," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The woman is no longer willing to put up with her partner's unfaithful behavior and warns him that she will not hesitate to walk away from the relationship if things do not change.
In the second verse, the woman calls out her partner's dishonesty, stating, "You keep lyin' when you oughta be truthin' / You keep losing when you oughta not bet / You keep samin' when you oughta be a'changin' / What's right is right but you ain't been right yet." She is tired of his excuses and false promises and is ready to move on. The song's iconic chorus, "These boots are made for walkin', and that's just what they'll do / One of these days, these boots are gonna walk all over you," reinforces the woman's message that she is in control and will not tolerate mistreatment.
The final verse of the song finds the woman with a newfound sense of empowerment. She has found a "brand new box of matches" and is ready to move on from the relationship. The song ends with the woman's final warning to her partner, "Are you ready, boots? / Start walkin'," signaling that she has made her decision and that he better be prepared for the consequences of his actions.
Overall, "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" is a quintessential 1960s classic that celebrates female independence and empowerment. The song remains a popular anthem to this day and is often used in movies and TV shows to signify female strength and resilience.
Line by Line Meaning
You keep saying you got something for me
You repeatedly claim that you have something to offer me.
Something you call love but confess
You label what you offer as love; however, you admit otherwise.
You've been a'messin' where you shouldn't 've been a'messin'
You have been meddling and interfering where it is inappropriate.
And now someone else is getting all your best
Someone else is now receiving the best of what you have to offer.
Well, these boots are made for walking, and that's just what they'll do
These boots were crafted with the purpose of walking, and that's exactly what they are going to do.
One of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you
At some point, these boots are going to triumph over you and dominate you.
You keep lyin' when you oughta be truthin'
You frequently speak falsehoods instead of telling the truth.
You keep losing when you oughta not bet
You continuously experience defeat when you should not even attempt something so risky.
You keep samin' when you oughta be a'changin'
You persist in the same old ways when the need for change is evident.
What's right is right but you ain't been right yet
You have yet to uphold the correct standards of behavior.
These boots are made for walking, and that's just what they'll do
These boots were crafted with the purpose of walking, and that's exactly what they are going to do.
One of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you
At some point, these boots are going to triumph over you and dominate you.
You keep playing where you shouldn't be playing
You continue to engage in activities where it is incorrect to do so.
And you keep thinking that you'll never get burnt, hah
You have the belief that you are immune to negative consequences, which is amusing.
Well, I've just found me a brand new box of matches, yeah
I have recently discovered a brand new box of matches.
And what he knows you ain't have time to learn
What he is aware of, you don't have the opportunity to become aware of too.
These boots are made for walking, and that's just what they'll do
These boots were crafted with the purpose of walking, and that's exactly what they are going to do.
One of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you
At some point, these boots are going to triumph over you and dominate you.
Are you ready, boots?
Are you prepared, boots?
Start walkin'
Begin walking.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Lee Hazlewood
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