My Boots
Lights
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You might know if your from around here What goes on for half of the year Have you seen the queen of the castle paint this city from ear to fear If the air was meant to be glitter It might not take all yours away When she swings she's a heavy hitter When she comes you'll ask her to stay Winter left to cover That I'm gonna end up under But I've got my boots When I'm in the summer I forget how much I love her when she's in the groove Oh it's a love hate romance 'Cause I could watch her dance If I got my boooooots Something in the way she comes gliding makes me need to fix up the hair She gets me to come out of hiding and find something decent to wear Stop and stare Winter left to cover That I'm gonna end up under But I've got my boots When I'm in the summer I forget how much I love her when she's in the groove Oh it's a love hate romance 'Cause I could watch her dance If I got my boooooots A love hate romance when I see her dance I got on my boots Got my boots on A love hate romance I can't feel my hands I got on my boots Got my boots on Winter left to cover That I'm gonna end up under But I've got my boots When I'm in the summer I forget how much I love her when she's in the groove Oh it's a love hate romance 'Cause I could watch her dance If I got my boooooots Winter left to cover That I'm gonna end up under But I've got my boots When I'm in the summer I forget how much I love her when she's in the groove Oh it's a love hate romance 'Cause I could watch her dance If I got my boooooots
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Written by: THOMAS SALTER, VALERIE POXLEITNER
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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15 facts about this song
Music VideoThe music video for "My Boots" was released on October 28, 2010.
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Song's ThemeThe song is an homage to Lights' love for winter and her feelings about the season. She explained to fans that it’s about being comfortable and feeling alright with yourself, and not needing anything else to make you happy.
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InstrumentationThe song features electronic pop elements, which are common in Lights' music. It’s driven by a strong synth line and upbeat tempo.
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Album ReleaseThe song does not belong to any of Lights' studio albums; it was a standalone single released in 2010.
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Chart Performance"My Boots" reached number 61 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart.
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LyricsLights, whose real name is Valerie Anne Poxleitner, wrote the song herself.
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RecognitionThe music video for "My Boots" was nominated for “Pop Video of the Year” at the 2011 MuchMusic Video Awards.
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GenreThe genre of the song is Synth-pop which is a subgenre of new wave music that became prominent in the late 1970s.
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Nature InfluenceLights has mentioned in interviews that the song is influenced by her love for nature especially winter and the song gives her a "you against the elements” kind of feel.
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Release StrategyThe song was initially released as a music video rather than a standard audio release. This was a unique strategy at the time to generate interest in the song.
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ArtworkThe cover artwork for "My Boots" reflects Lights' love for winter and the outdoors, featuring her standing in snowy terrain.
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ProducerThe song was produced by longtime Lights collaborator, Thomas "Tawgs" Salter.
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Filming LocationThe music video of "My Boots" was filmed in Iceland featuring Lights exploring the rugged terrains of the country, reinforcing the themes of the song.
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PromotionFor the promotion of the song, Lights did a "My Boots" contest where the winner could get a pair of boots Lights wore in the video.
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InspirationalThe song is intended to be motivational and uplifting, encouraging listeners to push through life's challenges.
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