Blue Suede Shoes
Steve Forest vs. Elvis Presley Lyrics


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Well it's one for the money, two for the show
Three to get ready, now go cat go
But don't you, step on my blue suede shoes
You can do anything but lay off of my blue suede shoes

You can knock me down, step in my face
Slander my name all over the place
And do anything that you want to do
But uh uh honey lay off of my shoes
And don't you step on my blue suede shoes
You can do anything but lay off of my blue suede shoes

Oh let's go cats!

You can burn my house, steal my car
Drink my liquor from an old fruit jar
Do anything that you want to do
But uh uh honey lay off of them shoes
And don't you, step on my blue suede shoes
You can do anything but lay off of my blue suede shoes

Rock!

Well it's one for the money, two for the show
Three to get ready, now go cat go
But don't you, step on my blue suede shoes
You can do anything but lay off of my blue suede shoes

Well it's blue, blue, blue suede shoes
Blue, blue, blue suede shoes yeah!
Blue, blue, blue suede shoes baby




Blue, blue, blue suede shoes
You can do anything but lay off of my blue suede shoes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Blue Suede Shoes" by Elvis Presley are a cry of warning to an unknown adversary who is jealous of the singer's possessions, namely his blue suede shoes. Elvis starts off by counting down the start of the show, warning everyone that it's going to be a great time. He then emphasizes the importance of the shoes to him, imploring others to be careful and avoid stepping on them. The shoes are not just another item of clothing for Elvis; they are a symbol of his style and uniqueness, and he is fiercely protective of them.


The second verse talks about how his opponent can attempt to knock him down, slander his name, and do whatever they want, but laying a finger on his blue suede shoes is off-limits. The chorus is repeated twice more, emphasizing the importance of the shoes to him. The last verse expands the list of items an antagonist can take, such as burning down his house, stealing his car or his liquor, as long as they leave the shoes alone.


In conclusion, the song is an assertive declaration of Elvis Presley's personality, his rebellion against the conventional society of the 1950s, and his acceptance of individuality of clothing and style.


Line by Line Meaning

Well it's one for the money, two for the show
The singer is getting ready for the performance, and he knows that his fans are waiting for him to start.


Three to get ready, now go cat go
He's giving everyone the cue to start, indicating the countdown is complete, and it's time to start the show.


But don't you, step on my blue suede shoes
He's informing the audience that he's wearing his blue suede shoes, which he considers a prized possession, and he doesn't want anyone to damage or stain them.


You can do anything but lay off of my blue suede shoes
While listeners can do anything they want, the singer is drawing a line in the sand concerning his shoes - hands-off.


You can knock me down, step in my face
The artist notes that he's open to any verbal or physical abuse from fans and the general public.


Slander my name all over the place
He accepts being the subject of slanderous comments or rumors by others.


And do anything that you want to do
He remains relaxed and tolerates a wide range of behaviors from others.


But uh uh honey lay off of my shoes
Notwithstanding the above, the singer is now drawing a line in the sand concerning his blue suede shoes - hands-off time.


Oh let's go cats!
He's encouraging everyone to have a good time and enjoy themselves while preserving some boundaries.


You can burn my house, steal my car
The singer confirms that damaging him or his belongings are of no consequence to him but requesting that his blue suede shoes are a big exception.


Drink my liquor from an old fruit jar
He's emphasizing that he's open to people using or consuming anything that he possesses.


Do anything that you want to do
He repeats that he's relaxed and tolerates a wide range of behaviors from others.


But uh uh honey lay off of them shoes
Once again, the singer reminds everyone that his blue suede shoes are off-limits and should be considered an untouchable line.


And don't you, step on my blue suede shoes
He's reiterating that stepping on his blue suede shoes would be a foul move from a fan or a neighbor.


Rock!
He's energizing everyone to get into the rock n roll vibe and enjoy the show.


Well it's blue, blue, blue suede shoes
He's repeating the chorus, emphasizing that the shoes are vital to him.


Blue, blue, blue suede shoes yeah!
The artist is passionate about his blue suede shoes, insisting on the point again.


Blue, blue, blue suede shoes baby
He is emphasizing his deep affection for the blue suede shoes.


Blue, blue, blue suede shoes


You can do anything but lay off of my blue suede shoes
He repeats the line indicating that the listeners can do anything they want, but they should respect the singer's line concerning his blue suede shoes.




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Carl Perkins

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