The Billys are a country music band in Anaheim, CA. They give multiple per… Read Full Bio ↴The Billys are a country music band in Anaheim, CA. They give multiple performances daily at the Golden Horseshoe Saloon in Frontierland, Disneyland. While called on their only album as The Billys, on the Disneyland entertainment flyers, they are listed as Billy Hill and the Hillbillies. They are a popular show at Disneyland, known for the comedy, audience interaction, and of course country music. The Billys lineup consists of three different teams, each of which performs on different days. The Blue Team consists of Rick Storey, Kirk Wall, Anders Swanson and Dennis Fetchet. The Gold Team consists of Duane Michaels, Kirk Wall, Dennis Fetchet and John Marshall. The Green Team consists of John David, John Marshall, Duane Michael and John Eaden. The lineup featured on their currently available album, "The Billys Live!" appears to be the Blue Team.

Blue Suede Shoes
The Billys 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
Well, you can do anything
But lay off of my blue suede shoes

Well, you knock me down, step on my face

Slander my name all over the place
Do anything that you want to do
But uh, uh, honey lay off of them shoes

Don't you step on my blue suede shoes
Well, you can do anything
But lay off of my blue suede shoes
[Incomprehensible]

Hey, 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
Well, you can do anything
But lay off of my blue suede shoes
[Incomprehensible]

Well, it's one for the money, two for the show
Three to get ready, now go, cat, go

Don't you step on my blue suede shoes
You can do anything
But lay off of my blue suede shoes

Hey, girl, it's a blue, blue, blue suede shoes
A little blue, blue suede shoes, baby
Blue, blue, blue suede shoes
A blue, blue, blue suede shoes

You can do anything
But lay off of them blue suede shoes

Overall Meaning

The Billys's song Blue Suede Shoes is a classic and iconic rock and roll track. The song starts with the famous line "well, it's one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, now go, cat, go." This line is now an all-too-familiar expression used to build up the anticipation of an upcoming performance, whether it be on stage, in sports or any other competitive field. The first verse of the song warns others to avoid stepping on the singer's blue suede shoes as it is his prized possession. He tells his audience that they can do anything they want, but they should avoid messing with his shoes.

The second verse expands on this message, warning the audience that they should avoid stepping on his shoes or doing anything that would cause harm to them. The singer further emphasizes the importance of his shoes by saying that they can burn his house, steal his car, or even drink his liquor, but they shouldn't mess with his shoes. The final verse repeats the first verse's lyrics, ultimately emphasizing the importance of the blue suede shoes to the singer.

Line by Line Meaning

Well, it's one for the money, two for the show
This is a countdown to start performing, with one representing earning money and two symbolizing a show.

Three to get ready, now go, cat, go
The performer is preparing to begin and is urging for action, by saying 'go, cat, go.'

But don't you step on my blue suede shoes
The performer is protective of his shoes and doesn't want anyone to touch or damage them.

Well, you can do anything
The performer is giving permission to do anything.

But lay off of my blue suede shoes
The performer repeats his request to not touch or damage his shoes.

Well, you knock me down, step on my face
The performer is illustrating the extreme of someone damaging his shoes by falling down and stepping on his face.

Slander my name all over the place
The performer is expressing that someone damaging his shoes would also damage his reputation.

Do anything that you want to do
The performer is again giving permission to do whatever someone wants.

But uh, uh, honey lay off of them shoes
The performer reiterates his request, using a term of endearment to emphasize his point.

Hey, you can burn my house, steal my car
The performer is saying someone could commit extreme acts, like burning his house or stealing his car, but they should leave his shoes alone.

Drink my liquor from an old fruit jar
The performer is detailing another extreme action someone could take, but again emphasizing that his shoes should be left alone.

Hey, girl, it's a blue, blue, blue suede shoes
The performer is addressing a girl and emphasizing again that his shoes are blue suede.

A little blue, blue suede shoes, baby
The performer is adding another term of endearment while continuing to describe his shoes.

Blue, blue, blue suede shoes
The performer is emphasizing the color and suede material of his shoes.

A blue, blue, blue suede shoes
The performer is continuing to emphasize the color and material of his shoes.

Don't you step on my blue suede shoes
The performer repeats his request to not touch or damage his shoes again.

You can do anything
The performer repeats his permission to do anything.

But lay off of my blue suede shoes
The performer repeats his request to not touch or damage his shoes for a third time.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Carl Perkins

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