These Boots Are Made for Walking
Symarip 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'
Symarip's cover of Nancy Sinatra's "These Boots Are Made for Walking" retains the original song's message of female empowerment, but the presentation is different, both in terms of the music and the lyrics. The vocal performance is raw and aggressive, offering a sharp contrast to Sinatra's cool and sultry singing style. The opening lines set the tone for the entire song as the singer confronts her lover, who she suspects has been cheating on her. She emphasizes that the so-called love he claims to have given her was a fraud and accuses him of messing around with someone else. The lyrics suggest that the woman is no longer willing to put up with her partner's infidelity, and she takes a stand by promising to walk all over him with her boots.
As the song progresses, each verse highlights a different problem she has with her partner. She points out that he habitually lies and loses, even when he knows it's not the right thing to do. She tells him that he needs to change his ways, as he hasn't been right yet. The repetition of the chorus further emphasizes her determination to take control of the situation with her boots. In the final verse, the singer announces that she has found a new box of matches, implying that she is ready to exact revenge on her unfaithful partner.
Overall, "These Boots Are Made for Walking" is a bold and empowering song that encourages women to take charge of their lives and relationships. The combination of Symarip's energetic ska music and the sassy lyrics creates a powerful anthem that resonates with listeners of all generations.
Line by Line Meaning
You keep saying you got something for me
You constantly claim to have something to offer me
Something you call love but confess
You name it as 'love', yet you admit to not truly knowing what it is
You've been a'messin' where you shouldn't 've been a'messin'
You have been engaging in inappropriate behaviour
And now someone else is getting all your best
Another person is reaping the rewards you could have given to me, but chose not to
Well, these boots are made for walking, and that's just what they'll do
My boots function for the purpose of walking, and I intend to use them for that
One of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you
One day, I will use my boots to my advantage and you will be at the receiving end
You keep lyin' when you oughta be truthin'
You continue to tell untruths, when in reality you should tell the truth
You keep losing when you oughta not bet
You experience frequent losses when in reality you should not be taking risks
You keep samin' when you oughta be a'changin'
You stay stagnant when in reality you should be adapting
What's right is right but you ain't been right yet
You have not been right or honest until this moment
These boots are made for walking, and that's just what they'll do
My boots serve their purpose of walking, and I plan to make use of that
One of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you
At some point in time, my boots will be dominant and you will be powerless
You keep playing where you shouldn't be playing
You continue to engage in unacceptable behaviour and wander into forbidden territory
And you keep thinking that you'll never get burnt,hah
You assume that you will not suffer any negative consequences, which is misguided
Well, I've just found me a brand new box of matches, yeah
I have discovered a new means of taking action against you
And what he knows you ain't have time to learn
You have not obtained the knowledge that I am privy to
These boots are made for walking, and that's just what they'll do
My boots serve their purpose of walking, and I plan to use them to accomplish my goals
One of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you
In the future, my boots will be dominant and you will be powerless to stop me
Are you ready, boots?
I am speaking directly to my boots, asking if they are prepared to take action
Start walkin'
I am giving my boots permission to begin taking action
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Lee Hazlewood
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