Velcro Shoes
Pete Yorn Lyrics
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I hope you like them they have velcro straps
I think I'll wear them home and then
Decide to rip them off and take a bath
Okay
Now in the tub I have more friends
The yellow duckie and the floating house I think I'll break them both again
But that's alright 'cause I don't need them any more
Perhaps this time we'll build a tree house
Where we can climb and waste the boring days away
Maybe this time we'll build a go-kart
And drive around the world
Billy let's play
Billy let's play
It's time for lunch so what's to eat?
PB and J cut up in squares of four
A glass of milk for little Pete
He's such a good boy let him have some more
A tale of black birds in the trees
A faithless man who hides behind closed doors
So many lovely memories
A happy face was all I ever needed
Perhaps this time we'll build a tree house
Where we can climb and waste the boring days away
Maybe this time we'll build a go-kart
And drive around the world
Billy let's play
Billy let's play
Let me be for the last time
Let me be for the last time
Set me free one more time
Set me free one more time
I got new shoes today my friends
I hope you like them they have velcro straps,
They do.
In "Velcro Shoes," Pete Yorn seems to be taking us on a nostalgic trip down his memory lane. The lyrics are about the simple joys of childhood and the innocence that comes with it. Yorn sings about getting new shoes with velcro straps and wanting to rip them off just for fun. It's a playful and carefree moment, much like those of his childhood. As Yorn takes a bath, he introduces us to his "friends," the yellow duckie and the floating house. He thinks about breaking them both again but is ok with it because he doesn't need them anymore. This mindset signifies a transition from his childhood to adulthood. However, even though he has moved on, he still holds onto the memories fondly.
Yorn then takes us through a few activities that he used to enjoy, like building a treehouse and driving around the world on a go-kart. These activities reflect the youthful spirit that Yorn wishes to hold onto. He calls on his friend Billy to play with him, highlighting the importance of having someone to enjoy these precious moments with. In the next verse, Yorn sings about having PB&J and milk for lunch, just like most of us did when we were kids. He then paints a picture of a tale of black birds in the trees and a faithless man who hides behind closed doors. These lines seem to signify a departure from childhood innocence to the harsh realities of the world. Despite this, Yorn ends the song with a hopeful tone, urging someone to set him free one more time.
Line by Line Meaning
Got new shoes today my friends
I acquired a new pair of shoes, my companions
I hope you like them they have velcro straps
I trust that you appreciate them, as they possess fastening devices made of the hook-and-loop fastener
I think I'll wear them home and then
I contemplate wearing them during my journey home and afterwards
Decide to rip them off and take a bath
I will make a decision to remove them hastily and submerge myself in a tub
Now in the tub I have more friends
At present, I am engulfed in the bathtub with additional companions
The yellow duckie and the floating house
These companions consist of a rubber duck and a buoyant structure resembling a dwelling
I think I'll break them both again
I believe that I shall demolish both entities once more
But that's alright 'cause I don't need them any more
However, that is acceptable because I do not require them any longer
Perhaps this time we'll build a tree house
Perchance, we'll construct a dwelling in a tree, this time
Where we can climb and waste the boring days away
A place where we can ascend and spend hours idly whiling away the monotonous moments of time
Maybe this time we'll build a go-kart
It is plausible that we shall create a compact vehicle propelled by an engine, this time
And drive around the world
And venture on a journey encircling the globe
Billy let's play
Billy, let us engage in playing an activity
It's time for lunch so what's to eat?
It's mealtime, therefore, what is on the menu?
PB and J cut up in squares of four
The meal comprises of a sandwich made of peanut butter and jelly, sliced into four sections
A glass of milk for little Pete
Little Pete shall receive a serving of milk in a glass
He's such a good boy let him have some more
He is an exceptional child deserving of another portion
A tale of black birds in the trees
A story concerning dark-feathered avians situated in the foliage
A faithless man who hides behind closed doors
A disloyal male who conceals himself in enclosed spaces
So many lovely memories
An abundance of delightful reminiscences
A happy face was all I ever needed
All I have ever required was a joyful expression
Let me be for the last time
Allow me to exist peacefully for the final moment
Set me free one more time
Release me once more
I got new shoes today my friends
I received a fresh pair of footwear, my companions
I hope you like them they have velcro straps,
I hope you appreciate them because they consist of the hook-and-loop fastener
They do.
They do indeed.
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@BamaGuy9999
so pumped to see him next month.
@tmiller1988
Looks like the most fun ever!
@waubese
My favourite song of his.. so perfect <3
@noid442
As always Pete sounds great live. Excellent choice of song to showcase the new, more rockin' album.
@alessianolli7294
a day in the life by the beatles...
@steentompkins
Isn't this *drunk* "Thom Yorn.... : ) ((Long Live Robert Pollard and his drunken antics at Austin City Limits))