These Boots Are Made For Walking
Nancy Sinatra (OST Full Metal Jacket) 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
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
You keep samin' when you oughta be a'changin'
Now 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)
I just found me a brand new box of matches (YEAH)
And what he knows you ain't had 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 Walking" by Nancy Sinatra was released in 1966 and quickly became a hit. The lyrics are about a woman who is tired of her partner's infidelity and lack of honesty. She confronts him and lets him know that she's had enough of his lies and deception. The woman in the song is strong-willed and determined to take control of the situation.
The first line of the song, "you keep saying you got something for me," establishes the confrontational tone of the song. The woman is calling out her partner for his dishonesty and infidelity. The line "something you call love but confess" implies that the woman doubts the authenticity of her partner's love. She accuses him of "messin' where you shouldn't've been a'messin'," which suggests that he's been unfaithful.
The chorus of the song, "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," is a clear indication that the woman is taking control of the situation. The boots represent the woman's strength and her determination to take care of herself.
The second verse of the song continues to call out the partner's dishonesty and poor choices. The woman accuses him of "lying when you oughta be truthin'," and playing where he shouldn't be playing. She's reached her breaking point and is taking control by threatening to walk all over him with her boots.
Overall, "These Boots Are Made for Walking" is a powerful feminist anthem that celebrates a woman's strength and independence.
Line by Line Meaning
You keep saying you got something for me
You keep telling me that you have love for me, but in reality, you've been causing trouble by messing with other people while I'm around.
Something you call love but confess
You claim that your behavior is based on love, but it's clear that it's not genuine, and you need to confess to your wrongdoing.
You've been a'messin' where you shouldn't 've been a'messin'
You have been involved in activities that are not appropriate or should not include you, and it's causing problems in our relationship.
And now someone else is getting all your best
Another person is now getting your attention and care, leaving me with less than the best that you have to offer.
These boots are made for walking
My boots are designed for walking and taking action to end the situation.
And that's just what they'll do
I will indeed use my boots to walk away from this relationship and leave you behind.
One of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you
Someday soon, I will leave you behind, and you will no longer have control over me.
You keep lyin' when you oughta be truthin'
You're being dishonest when you should be telling the truth, and it's a problem in our relationship.
You keep losing when you oughta not bet
You keep making poor choices and ending up on the losing side when you should know better.
You keep samin' when you oughta be a'changin'
You always say the same thing and refuse to change, even when it's necessary and would benefit our relationship.
Now what's right is right but you ain't been right yet
You need to do what is right and best for our relationship, but you haven't been doing that so far.
You keep playing where you shouldn't be playing
You keep taking risks and getting involved in situations that are not appropriate for you and causing problems in our relationship.
And you keep thinking that you'll never get burnt (HAH)
You believe that you won't face any negative consequences for your actions, but you will eventually have to face the consequences of your behavior.
I just found me a brand new box of matches (YEAH)
I have a new tool at my disposal that allows me to take action against your negative behavior.
And what he knows you ain't had time to learn
The new person I'm involved with knows things about you that I haven't had the opportunity to learn yet, and I may use that information to take action against you.
Are you ready, boots? Start walkin'
I am ready to use my boots to walk away from this negative situation and move on with my life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LEE HAZLEWOOD
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@deivyortiz2052
You keep sayin' you've got somethin' for me
Somethin' 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
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
Ya
You keep lyin' when you oughta be truthin'
And you keep losing when you oughta not bet
You keep samin' when you oughta be a'changin'
Now what's right is right but you ain't been right yet
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
You keep playin' where you shouldn't be playin'
And you keep thinkin' that you'll never get burnt (ha)
I just found me a brand new box of matches, yeah
And what he knows you ain't had time to learn
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
Are you ready, boots? Start walkin'
@flubber1557
Exactly. Nancy knows how to draw attention to her beauty without showing too much skin or being indecent. It was all in the movement and postures.
Jessica showed too much skin and brought attention away from her boots which were the entire focus of the song.
Basically...
Nancy=sexy classy lady who might want a fun night out. Maybe go on a nice date.
Jessica=sexy whorish cowgirl playing hard to get with no real intentions of doing anything. Simply bustin mens balls for fun.
You tell me which sounds like the better person.
@wtfsherlock5447
My grandmother is one of the background dancers. The one in BLUE!!!!
@capuchinosofia4771
Eyyyy thats so cool!
@petersimson9519
great legs
@starlessgolightly
Wow! Nice!!! We LOVE Nancy of course but Miss Blue is is probably the best Dancer. We personally are Miss Red's number one fan but it true Miss Blue totally has it down. 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤▪
@starlessgolightly
Such a wonderful group of lovely Dames. Super grateful.
@wjrasmussen666
So, she was a fembot?
@macaronisex
Obviously this song is iconic, but I feel like not enough people talk about just what a good song it is. The production is great, I mean that bass or banjo or whatever it is at the beginning is SO kickass it’s almost punk rock
@kerrystewart3857
Have you ever listened to nouvelle. French girl singing all the punk in a different style. Worth a listen. She's good ❤
@ceilconstante640
The Song was written and produced by Lee Hazelwood. Look up the other songs he did with Nancy Sanatra. One Velvet morning 1967 and Summer Wine are really good!
@donpierson
The double bass guitar that you hear prominently through the song with the walking bass line was played by Chuck Berghofer. The drums were played by legendary session musician Hal Blaine