These Boots Are Made For Walking
O.Lee 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'
O.Lee's song "These Boots are Made for Walking" is an iconic example of a song that was made for empowering women. The lyrics focus on a woman who is fed up with her unfaithful lover and decides to take control of the situation by leaving him behind. The strong, dominating presence of the woman is reinforced through the metaphor of the "boots" that are made for walking, implying that she is not afraid to take on the world and walk over obstacles to get what she wants.
The song's opening lines are directed towards someone who has something that they call "love," but have been unfaithful and betrayed the trust that comes with it. The woman is tired of the excuses and the lies and is ready to leave the situation behind. The lyrics are written in a way that conveys the woman's confidence and determination, as she makes it clear that she'll be leaving soon.
Throughout the song, the woman is portrayed as a strong-willed and independent figure who knows what she wants in life. The metaphor of the boots implies that she is tough and resilient and will not back down from a challenge. As the song progresses, the woman becomes more empowered and in control of her life, making it clear to her former lover that she is not just a passive bystander.
Line by Line Meaning
You keep saying you got something for me
You keep insisting that you have something to offer me
Something you call love but confess
Something you claim is love, but you admit it isn't
You've been a'messin' where you shouldn't 've been a'messin'
You've been causing trouble where you shouldn't have been
And now someone else is getting all your best
Now someone else is 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 are meant for walking, and that's exactly what they will do
One of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you
One day, these boots will have the upper hand over you
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 facing failure when you should not be taking risks
You keep samin' when you oughta be a'changin'
You keep making excuses when you should be making changes
What's right is right but you ain't been right yet
What's morally correct is still not what you're doing
These boots are made for walking, and that's just what they'll do
These boots were created for the purpose of walking, and that's what they will do
One of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you
One day these boots will assert their dominance over you
You keep playing where you shouldn't be playing
You keep staying in inappropriate situations
And you keep thinking that you'll never get burnt,hah
And you keep assuming you won't face any consequences
Well, I've just found me a brand new box of matches, yeah
I've recently discovered something that can cause you harm
And what he knows you ain't have time to learn
And what he knows, you haven't had the opportunity to learn yet
Are you ready, boots?
Are you up for the challenge, boots?
Start walkin'
Begin your journey of dominance
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Lee Hazlewood
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