These Boots Are Made For Walking
Nubya 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'
Nubya’s version of “These Boots Are Made For Walking” is a cover of the popular song originally sung by Nancy Sinatra. Nubya replaces Sinatra's pop backing track with an eclectic orchestra of saxophone, drums, and bass, making the song groovy and fusion-filled. The song’s lyrics express a woman’s frustration and anger towards her cheating partner. Nubya’s saxophone adds a new layer of depth to the song, resulting in a captivating sound that accurately captures the emotions behind the lyrics.
The first verse of the song sets the tone with the line “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.” The woman is tired of her partner's lies and cheating and warns him that she is going to walk all over him with her boots. The use of the phrase “these boots are made for walking” gives the song its unique identity, implying that the woman is ready to take action and leave the relationship. The following verses touch on similar themes of dishonesty and betrayal before culminating in the memorable chorus line: “One of these days, these boots are gonna walk all over you.”
Overall, Nubya’s interpretation of “These Boots Are Made For Walking” is a refreshing take on a classic song. Through her use of saxophone and instrumentation, she elevates the song to a level of depth and emotion not typically seen in the original. The song’s lyrics remain relevant and relatable to audiences today, speaking to the power of the human experience in relationships.
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Line by Line Meaning
You keep saying you got something for me
You keep telling me that you have something of value to offer me
Something you call love but confess
You claim to have love for me, but admit that it may not be true
You've been a'messin' where you shouldn't 've been a'messin'
You have been interfering in places where you are not supposed to be involved
And now someone else is getting all your best
You are giving your best to someone else, not me
Well, these boots are made for walking, and that's just what they'll do
My boots are meant for walking, and that is what I am going to do
One of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you
Someday, I am going to get back at you in a big way
You keep lyin' when you oughta be truthin'
You keep telling lies when you should be telling the truth
You keep losing when you oughta not bet
You keep losing money when you should not be gambling
You keep samin' when you oughta be a'changin'
You keep doing the same thing when you should be making changes
What's right is right but you ain't been right yet
You know what is right, but you have not been doing it
These boots are made for walking, and that's just what they'll do
My boots are made for walking, and that is what I am going to do
One of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you
Someday, I am going to get back at you in a big way
You keep playing where you shouldn't be playing
You keep getting involved in things you should not be involved in
And you keep thinking that you'll never get burnt,hah
You think you will never face the consequences of your actions
Well, I've just found me a brand new box of matches, yeah
I have a new way to get back at you
And what he knows you ain't have time to learn
You do not have the time to learn what he knows
These boots are made for walking, and that's just what they'll do
My boots are meant for walking, and that is what I am going to do
One of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you
Someday, I am going to get back at you in a big way
Are you ready, boots?
Are you prepared to take action?
Start walkin'
Take action and start moving forward
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LEE HAZLEWOOD
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