Boots On The Ground – English Lyrics

• By: 803Fresh

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the infectious rhythm of 803Fresh's "Boots On The Ground," a vibrant Southern Soul anthem that has taken the world by storm. Through its catchy lyrics and dance-inducing beat, you'll discover expressions of joy, community, and the spirit of celebration. This song is special not only for its viral line dance craze but also for its ability to bring people of all backgrounds together on the dance floor, making it an excellent and engaging way to experience the cultural nuances of Southern music and dance.

[English]

Lord that boots (he the wizard got that bangings)

Ya all in the building (yeah, yeah, yeah)

I dance on my dance, yeah, you ready

Where them fans at? (Hit me one time)

Where them fans at? (Hit me two time)

Where them fans at?

Hit me one time

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa

I got my boots on the ground (boots on the ground)

Yeah (where them fans at?)

Oh, oh, oh, I got my boots on the ground (boots on the ground)

Where them fans at? (Where them fans at? let's go)

Get up by your seat (your seat), let your body move (move)

Cowboys and cowgirls are feeling that groove (feeling that groove)

Sippin' on moonshine, fire barrel rollin' (rollin')

I'ma get behind that thing, girl, and hold it, hold, it, hold it, hold it

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa

Got my boots on the ground (boots on the ground)

Yes, sir (where them fans at?)

Lord, have mercy

Oh, got my boots on the ground (boots on the ground)

Fans please (where them fans at?)

Heh, I hope you got good knees

'Cause we gonna giddy up, uh (giddy up now)

Everybody's dancing to that juke, join, Lord

Hold on to your wig, hold on to your man

'Cause the Steppers is in the building, y'all

And they throwing them fast (come on)

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa

Got my boots on the ground, yeah (boots on the ground, where them fans at?)

Oh, got my boots on the ground, baby (boots on the ground)

Wait a minute, huh (where them fans at?)

Boots on the ground uh, kicking up some dust (boots on the ground uh, kicking up some dust)

Boots on the ground uh, kicking up some dust

Wait a minute now, where them fans at?

Where them fans at? Where them fans at?

Hit me one more time, hit me two times (one, two)

Oh, oh, oh, I got my boots on the ground, yeah (boots on the ground)

Yeah (where them fans at?)

Oh, oh, oh, I got my boots on the ground, yeah (boots on the ground)

Wait a minute, let me do that one more time for the ones who ain't hear me

Listen, yeah

Boots on the ground, kicking up some dust (boots on the ground uh, kicking up some dust)

Boots on the ground, kicking up some dust

Wait a minute now, where them fans at?

Where them fans at? Where them fans at?

Hit me one time, hit me two times, ah (one, two)

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa

I got my boots on the ground (boots on the ground)

Whoa, yeah (where them fans at?)

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa

I got my boots on the ground (boots on the ground)

Y'all know I don't mind, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Boots on the ground, (boots on the ground)

Where them fans at? (Where they at?)

Boots on the ground (yes sir)

Where them fans at? (Uh-huh)

Where them fans at? (Where them fans at?)

Where them fans at? (Giddy up now)

Oh, oh

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
boots /bʊts/ A2	noun - a type of footwear covering the foot and ankle
dance /dæns/ A2	verb - to move the body rhythmically in response to music
fan /fæn/ A2	noun - an enthusiastic admirer or supporter
ground /ɡraʊnd/ A2	noun - the surface of the earth
move /muːv/ A2	verb - to change position or go from one place to another
feeling /ˈfiː.lɪŋ/ B1	noun - an emotional state or reaction
fire /faɪər/ B1	noun - a state of combustion producing heat and light verb - to ignite or set fire to
roll /roʊl/ B2	verb - to move by turning over and over
hold /hoʊld/ A2	verb - to grasp, carry, or support with hands
dust /dʌst/ B2	noun - fine dry particles of earth or waste matter verb - to remove dust from a surface
giddy /ˈɡɪd.i/ C1	adjective - feeling dizzy or lightheaded
dance /dæns/ A2	noun - a series of movements usually performed to music
dust /dʌst/ B2	verb - to cover or sprinkle with fine particles

Key Grammar Structures

• I got my boots on the ground.

  ➔ Simple Present Tense

  ➔ The phrase "I got" indicates a state of being or possession in the present.

• Where them fans at?

  ➔ Informal Question Structure

  ➔ The phrase uses an informal structure to ask about the location of fans.

• Get up by your seat.

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ The phrase is a command telling someone to stand up.

• Sippin' on moonshine.

  ➔ Present Continuous Tense

  ➔ The phrase indicates an ongoing action of drinking.

• Hold on to your wig.

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ This is another command, advising someone to hold onto something.

• Everybody's dancing to that juke.

  ➔ Present Continuous Tense

  ➔ This indicates that the action of dancing is happening right now.

• Wait a minute.

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ This is a command asking someone to pause or hold on.