I Got My Boots On

by @karahermann

Liner Notes

Full disclosure, I have been playing around with this song for a few months now but hadn't finished it until I sat down tonight. I am always proud when I can write in a keychange LOL
I work in construction as a project manager and wear my work boots everyday and then head off to an open mic or gig and change into my fancy boots. I love my boots.
#singersongwriter #country #acoustic

Lyrics

V1
Some say a woman walks differently in heels
It might be true, I can't figure out the deal
One thing I know is when I put on them boots
Theres a shift in my power, total confidence boost

Chorus
I got my boots on Gotta earn my pay
I got my boots on working all day
I got my boots on I’m not messing around
Kicking the barriers down

V2
Some still say a woman’s place is the home
Might be for some but I take a different throne
It aint always easy to know where I fit
But I find my way with determination and grit

Bridge
At the end of the day, I should just go home
But despite good judgment, I just keep going on

Chorus 2
I got my boots on I’m ready to play
I got my boots on Rockin’ away
I got my boots on I’m not messing around
Kicking them barriers down

Comments

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Oh, this is so great. I know exactly what you mean about how wearing boots can give you this solid place to stand. I like the way you sing it as much as I like the lyrics and the melody. So much confidence and texture to your voice. I like it that it's based on your real job too, not just an imagined persona.
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@metalfoot Yeah that’s me with the cajón. I had to figure out some way to work my work boots in, I wear them every day. My other boots are red, I change them out when I perform :)
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This is a great lyric and I love the tune especially in the chorus. I assume that's also you in the inset playing cajon and wearing the awesome boots?
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Thanks @overflow so nice to see you here!!!
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Nice key change! I especially love the “I got my boots on” lines!
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Thank you @beacon - glad you enjoyed it. I had to figure out how to get my boots in the video somehow! :)
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Great writing, and I love the country style. Really good video production also.
Impressive. Nice to tell your own story and I like the key change in the bridge!
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