Slippin' Shoes
Tindersticks Lyrics


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And this feeling breaks
But my desire to give
So much that I had to lose
Giving isn't something you can choose
Time lies dead

Hey, we could put on our shoes
We can celebrate when our hearts break and go laughing to that noose
Hey, we could put our shoes back on
Treble down the flowers and the other ones we love

A heel fell off your shoe
Running into town, there was so much you had to lose
And the clouds, they shine too
Crying on your knees

Hey, we could put on our shoes
We can celebrate when our hearts break and go laughing to that noose
Hey, we could put our shoes back on
Treble down the flowers and the other ones we love

Running, running, running
To that blue
Dancing, dancing, dancing
The party blues
Some at it for eighteen miles

Hey, we could put on our shoes
We can celebrate when our hearts break and go laughing to that noose
Hey, we could put our shoes back on
Treble down the flowers and the other ones we love





Hey, could let them down for me
Those hearses that once carried that demon in the simple blue

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tindersticks' song "Slippin' Shoes" convey a feeling of hope and resilience in the face of loss and heartbreak. The opening line, "And this feeling breaks," suggests that the singer is dealing with a difficult emotional state, but they express a willingness to give and to keep going despite the pain. "Giving isn't something you can choose" implies a sense of duty or obligation to others, even when it comes at personal cost.


The chorus offers a simple solution: "Hey, we could put on our shoes / We can celebrate when our hearts break and go laughing to that noose." Putting on their shoes seems to represent a move towards action and celebration, even in the face of adversity. The reference to the "noose" may seem dark, but it could be interpreted as a symbol of acceptance of life's ups and downs - that even when things feel tight and constricting, we can choose to laugh and enjoy the moment.


Line by Line Meaning

And this feeling breaks
This emotion is overwhelming


But my desire to give
But I still want to be generous


So much that I had to lose
Even if it means I have to give up a lot


Giving isn't something you can choose
Giving is not just a decision, it's a feeling


Time lies dead
Time feels still and unimportant


Hey, we could put on our shoes
Let's get up and move forward


We can celebrate when our hearts break and go laughing to that noose
We can find joy in the midst of sorrow


Treble down the flowers and the other ones we love
Embrace what brings us happiness


A heel fell off your shoe
You stumbled in your journey forward


Running into town, there was so much you had to lose
There were many obstacles in your path


And the clouds, they shine too
Even in darkness, there is beauty to be found


Crying on your knees
Feeling overwhelmed and helpless


Running, running, running to that blue
Trying to escape from sadness


Dancing, dancing, dancing, the party blues
Finding joy in shared experiences


Some at it for eighteen miles
Some have gone through intense struggles for a long time


Hey, could let them down for me
Please let go of your burdens for my sake


Those hearses that once carried that demon in the simple blue
The long gone torment that once overwhelmed you




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“Hizo a la letra Kuf reinar sobre la risa
y la ciñó una corona
y combinó una con otra
y con ellas formó a
Piscis en el Universo
Adar en el Año
y el bazo en el Alma
masculina y femenina.”
… Dominio, Avance. Peh, Mercurio, oído izquierdo. Un tiempo para bailar, un tiempo para reír.
Otro para soñar 💤 Y hacerte feliz 😄

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