Two Shoes - The Cat Empire

As used in the Fall section of Seasons by The Collective
I do not own this song
Lyrics:
One day one woman asked him
'what do you to survive?'
he said 'oh my dear listen here'
and this is what he cried
On my feet I wear two shoes for dancing
'dancing to be free'
my feet they're paying tribute to
the Bobby Marley legacy
And my knees they've got some cuts and bruises
from skating all my days
'cos when I'm skating with my friends
my troubles drift away
I say my legs they're wearing baggy pants
I like to move around
'cos getting down and jumping up
these are some good things that I found
Aeehhhiiiaaaaa
boom shak the empire be rising
Aeehhhiiiaaaaa
boom shak we making some lovin
Aeehhhiiiaaaaa
boom shak the greedy men running
Aeehhhiiiaaaaa
boom shak got two shoes for dancing
And my waist it's got a slinky belt
with a clip that's quick to open
because a'loving is the sweetest thing
and from my waist it happen
And my stomachs got some tasty food
that's making me feel good
'cos sharing some meals is something
i wish the world could do
And my chest it wears a singlet
ah my chest it beating proud
my chest suggest I am a man
that no institution can knock down
And around my neck is superstition
hanging from a chain
because I've got my gods but in the end
I make my own way
CHORUS
My mouth it's got a great big smile
that shows some great big teeth
to friends it brings a happiness
and to enemies it means defeat
And my eyes they've got some vision
that can see through many lies
ah my eyes they look for better things
the better things to see in life
And my ears are wearing head phones
that do play my favourite songs
not music I'm told to like
but the songs that make me dance along
Cos on my feet are shoes for dancing
'dancing to be free'
my feet they're paying tribute to
the Bobby Marley legacy
CHORUS x2

[@Sm-fc3zt]

It’s 2010, you listen to this song before hitting the trails on your bike. Life is good

[@almosthonest42]

Ah man, in the feel. Brings that float of the berms and single track rushing by

[@SimunSansa]

It's 2020, you listen to this song before hitting the balcony on your bike. Life is weird.

[@diegocaizatoabenavidestran8142]

Man, im 100000% agree with u, thats my memories with that song

[@burnsloads]

This album is a great party album.

[@rexdaron409]

Just came here to get this sound for a edit lol

[@ciaranfielden7613]

The Cat Empire are completely underated! These awesome tunes need to be recognised by more people!!!

[@handyash127]

20 years I have loved this band and still listen to almost daily

[@constantinouojoron5491]

ahahahaaa yess

[@LeoLikesBik3s]

Everytime I hear this, I get a huge grin across my face as I remember the whistler section from Seasons and all the good times I've had on my bike.

[@IncredibleCreature]

They were amazing last night in Strasbourg, best thing my ears ever got to hear! You guys are the best! Long live The Cat Empire!

[@WickedLukas]

Long time ago.. I was depressed, and my friend made a video to cheer me up, this song played in that video. And it did cheer me up. And it still does. Every single time I feel down. I have lost that friend during the years.. but nonetheless, I feel thankful to him everytime I listen to this song.

[@AQuickBrief]

That's something that happens to the few of us, but when you understand, you understand fully, and I do. Congrats on the ongoing recovery.

[@jonathanross9001]

did he died or you are not talking to him anymore?

[@ignaciotoledogalan1066]

What a good friend :)

[@Robzilla-Robotron]

You hit me right in the feels

[@MonsterMan868]

Perfect song for a downhill ride full of flow! :D

[@thebackfour9558]

Where has that video gone, I can't find it anywhere now

[@n3verdowncsgo617]

search downhill the cat empire it will apear

[@andreemeza3150]

N3verDown CS:GO tnk mn!!!

[@vanessabaumann8249]

Monster is shit redbull ist better

[@Alexis_Mos]

i can never get bored of this song....i will always come here and listen to it!!

[@livingmylifeatmach2]

I could and pretty much do, listen to this all day. One headphone in all the time with it playing, and its been like this for about a year now :P I just love it. So many memories of evenings camping around the beach, camp fire and marshmallows, jumping off the truck into the deep part of the lake... I love this song!

[@colin9174]

Im here years later because some posh canadian told me about some indie Mepbourne ska band. Thanks Noah.

[@MBr___]

I've started listening to The Cat Empire maybe 4 months ago. By now they are my favourite band and i'll go see them in Zurich on the 12th of November. Guys: KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!

[@JayAvitable]

Best touring band on the planet right now, AFAIK. Really excited to be seeing them in NYC for the third time, coming up next month. As good as they are here, their live show is unbelievable.

[@Christine-ko6sz]

Interesting

[@alistairdimmick2886]

Jay Avitable They shut down Flinders street station and it's intersection (basically the heart of melbourne) so they could play a set at 2am. Awesome shit.

[@JayAvitable]

Hugh Colclough This coming Saturday night in New York City! Not sure HOW I am going to survive the work week :)

[@jameslove2260]

No way to stand still when this song is playing.....nor the will to be still while it s playing...... ...cause when I am skating with my friends my troubles drift away....simply great...

[@Coxy002605]

Essence of life pours from this song. Have fun, be true to yourself and never shy from responsibility for your actions

[@DJTMANE]

Brings me many emotions, sadness and happiness, sad that the memories i get are far behind, happy they happened

[@futurecaredesign]

I used to listen to this song on repeat whilst hitchhiking across Europe. It helped to get rides because I was dancing and smiling from ear to ear. People can feel better taking you along because that kind of happiness is infectious.

[@constantinouojoron5491]

awesome!

[@drstrangelove369]

I've first heard that song and heard about this band due to the downhill video, fell il love with this and other songs, along with the band...following them ever since....they're 2COOL

[@AmarElite]

Nikola Keller Me too .. :)

[@jemescudero5015]

Listening two shoes here in the Philippines 03/02/22 Fan of cat empire since 2015

[@samfjfjfjfj]

Absolutely killed it at boomtown!! Loved it soo much.

[@PulseCodeMusic]

best live act I've seen. on the perfect stage at the end of the perfect weekend... the chariot was pretty much the highlight of my life haha

[@samfjfjfjfj]

Yeah for sure one my all time favourites!! Truly awesome aha.

[@thadoge8242]

What can be said? Simply wonderful,thankx

[@D0ni3cz]

MTB + This song = Happies guy on the world

[@yarinageshonen]

Gary Fisher, Joe Breeze, Tom Ritchey, Carles Kelly...Marin County... MOUNTAIN BIKING... one helluva ride guys. thank you!

[@YesViolenceBaby]

Reeeeeeeeeeeee. .. musica linda repleta de bons sentimentos ! Respect !!! From Brazil.

[@dianamkrtchyan4396]

The exact mood I've been looking for right now. Lucky I got 👌❤️

[@damibarou27]

the best part 0:00 - 5:19

[@funmama61]

up hill down hill and all around the hill..at 61 I don't care..but I love this song...LOVE IT....

[@zachpflug2088]

We need more songs like this nowadays :)

[@hayward325]

We need more bands like Cat Empire nowadays :)

[@UnfilteredGolfer]

They are hands up one of the best live venues u can see for your money!people smiling and dancing..when they play the wine song people hug and rock like a boat!never miss they visit to montreal!

[@liamt9494]

The fact that this band is popular restores some of my faith in humanity :-)

[@bumbarzumzumzum3076]

2021 still Loving this

[@anniehervas3067]

*. *

[@constantinouojoron5491]

2022 still lovin' it man!!

[@ihopthsuzrnmeisfree]

1.3 million views, yet only 56 people dislike it. That just shows what a brilliant song this is.

[@leviazzznineseven]

Waiting for you guys to come to Timisoara, Ro tomorrow! Can't wait!!

[@cookyk2]

Love it XD I Saw them last Monday at the 02 academy! Even more brilliant live than I ever imagined, and of course now I have a Cat Empire hoody!!! XD

[@TylerFknMetal]

This song now appears in my head when I'm flying down Ski mountains!

[@andrelincefaria3035]

This makes me want to go on a journey through an endless coast surfing every single beach... 😎

[@arisa_970]

i was 8 when i first heard this song. now im 17 and still here :')

[@dangerbob2000]

arisa _ I was 27. 40 now and still here.

[@brandonhinkley1106]

man havent heard this in like over a year. bringing back the feels

[@KntVlsqz94]

What a nice peace of art.

[@ioanpearce5793]

My sister introduced me to this song years ago.. how did I not realise she was a massive stoner

[@CriticalPopcorn]

Haha, so true!!

[@juanchozaragoza]

😂😂😂😂

[@hisholinesstheanimepope6319]

Ioan Pearce the real question is... ...why aren’t you a massive stoner? It’s a great thing to be man!

[@iLoveu4ll]

I hummed California real bad to Soundhound and discovered this band. THANKS SOUNDHOUND!

[@EveryRemember]

SEASON is the best masterpiece that I ever seen.

[@gitap7869]

I am only slightly younger than this song, but this song holds so much nostalgia as it's one of my parents favourite songs and they played it so much it defines a song of my early childhood.

[@aidenwalsh6857]

I haven't listened to cat empire in so long

[@shannon0true]

I didn't come here from downhill, but from a guy who made me fall in love with him, this band, AND downhill :)

[@mr.swanson6213]

2021 in cold sweden, picked this tune up in bali probably round -09 still rocking!

[@martinrose6357]

This song makes makes me give chronic fatigue the middle finger even though it's invisible. I love itttttttttttttttt

Sometimes you just need feel good music.

[@Tia.03]

oooh....it's fantastic!!!!!...not any other words....

[@schnevi1]

Danke für diese Musik !

[@theysayjumpmusic]

Love this! Massive inspiration for They Say Jump Reggae/ Latin band from London England. Big Love XXX

[@alialhosani1825]

listening to this while longboarding is indescribable !!

[@Melodyyrdz]

Geez they are good. Love all the stuff they incorporate in their music!

[@andreeav012]

..when no one heard about Adele- Set fire to the rain. Such a shame I didn`t know about this song earlier, wonderful.

[@WinLiaoLoh]

Makes you wanna dance along to this :) lovely song

[@jauipop]

Oh I remember the days when I could see them at The Night Cat for $10 entry. Good times.

[@Rainette86]

Lucky you

[@alinbobon]

ROMANIA LOVES YOU GUYS! GREAT MUSIC !!

[@hanstonra]

This will be my wedding song.

[@miticjovan87]

Its mine ringtone almost two years...and I am happy

[@hanstonra]

Jovan Mitic :)

[@TheCopernika]

me too

[@natualis]

Hans Tonra ask your dad first..

[@natualis]

Hans Tonra i meant your future.

[@BigMetaL666]

Damn, I'm with a broken leg and this music just make me want to stand up and dance.... Really hard man

[@FIstof7LEGEND]

Can't believe I'm just discovering this band now.

[@giri250]

this song is awesome!! i went on youtube to find it straight after i saw the downhill mountain bike video!

[@MyMusicalProject]

He pronounces "Mountain Biking Downhill" a lot like "Skating with my Friends."

[@sadlorino9623]

lmao

[@constantinouojoron5491]

@@sadlorino9623 hey waddup i see there's still ppl in the comment lmfao

[@sadlorino9623]

@@constantinouojoron5491 hell yeah

[@constantinouojoron5491]

@@sadlorino9623 hehehe that song's still a banger not gonna lie

[@joapache3099]

Merci keke ! Elle met la motivation pour la fashion week !

[@azraeiadnan6975]

Who still listening in 2019,

[@atfkaddechi1242]

i do hhhhh

[@eadgbe2279]

Oh yes x)

[@brianjonze]

recordings lasts forever, as do our reasons for listening to it

[@matthewholloway6328]

2020

[@Robzilla-Robotron]

Try 2020

[@jonathanmoody2907]

Uplifting and life affirming. The antidpodean antidote to a northern hemisphere Monday morning.

[@isaacregalado2369]

My son in kindergarten showed me this song today. He was like all i know is its called two shoes That's all i know. I typed and now im like damn my son showed me a good ass song. Played by his teacher.

[@MegaGreendaypunk]

Can't believe I'm going to see them live soon OMG

[@mechanical_bird]

Aeehhhiiiaaaaa Boom shak the empire be rising Aeehhhiiiaaaaa Boom shak we making some lovin Aeehhhiiiaaaaa Boom shak the greedy men running Aeehhhiiiaaaaa Boom shak got two shoes for dancin

[@ahmedmirufaan8592]

Deus Two Shoes - The Cat Empire ft Spongebob 😂

[@emanuelcorlat7261]

S h a q

[@Kenneth9725]

Man, this is the best song to start a day and the best song which is compatible to the downhill video.

[@steppe21]

That song make's me so happy....

[@kchan021]

Great riding music! Spring is near.. yeah! go Gary Fishers :)

[@tidykun3707]

wow nostalgia. :D

[@MrBowjingle]

I remember when I was into nostalgia.

[@sophiegardner2849]

MB bought me here, my taste in music kept me here :)

[@tortplayer]

То чувство, когда узнал про эту песню из видео того парня, который делал фото каждый день на протяжении 5 лет 😄 Трек крутой 😎

[@akashguru8756]

Same😂

[@AlreadyUsedG]

Fr

[@giri250]

this song is awesome!! i went on youtube to find it straight after i saw the downhill montain bike video!

[@thiagoescribano3240]

One day one woman asked him What do you to survive? He said 'oh my dear listen here And this is what he cried On my feet I wear two shoes for dancing Dancing to be free On my feet they're paying tribute to The Bobby Marley legacy On my knees they've got some cuts and bruises From skating all my days Cause when I'm skating with my friends My troubles drift away I say my legs they're wearing baggy pants I like to move around Cause getting down and jumping up These are some good things that I found Aeehhhiiiaaaaa Boom shak the empire be rising Aeehhhiiiaaaaa Boom shak we making some lovin Aeehhhiiiaaaaa Boom shak the greedy men running Aeehhhiiiaaaaa Boom shak got two shoes for dancin' On my waist it's got a slinky belt With a clip that's quick to open Because loving is the sweetest thing And from my waist it happens And my stomach got some tasty food That's making me feel good Cause sharing some meals is something I wish the world could do Where my chest it wears a singlet Where my chest it beating proud Oh my chest suggest I am a man That no institution can knock down And around my neck is superstition Hanging from a chain Because I've got my gods but in the end I make my own way Aeehhhiiiaaaaa Boom shak the empire be rising Aeehhhiiiaaaaa Boom shak we making some lovin Aeehhhiiiaaaaa Boom shak the greedy men running Aeehhhiiiaaaaa Boom shak got two shoes for dancin' And my mouth it's got a great big smile That shows some great big teeth To friends it brings a happiness And to enemies it brings defeat And my eyes they've got some vision That can see through many lies Or my eyes they look for better things The better things to see in life Where my ears are wearing head phones That do play my favorite songs Not music I'm told to like But the songs that make me dance along Cause on my feet are shoes for dancing Dancing to be free On my feet they're paying tribute to The Bobby Marley legacy Aeehhhiiiaaaaa Boom shak the empire be rising Aeehhhiiiaaaaa Boom shak we making some lovin' Aeehhhiiiaaaaa Boom shak the greedy men running Aeehhhiiiaaaaa Boom shak got two shoes for dancin' Aeehhhiiiaaaaa Boom shak the empire be rising Aeehhhiiiaaaaa Boom shak we making some lovin' Aeehhhiiiaaaaa Boom shak the greedy men running Aeehhhiiiaaaaa Boom shak got two shoes for dancin' Aeehhhiiiaaaaa

[@faizzkader7307]

❤

[@JPindanga]

Man Pennywise - Peaceful Day brought me here.. how the hell a california punk rock band video linked me to here. God, this song is awesome. Ty.

[@RTM459]

awesome song

[@jameslove2260]

+Julio Pindanga Spot on Julio, I see you've "stumbled" upon the Cat Empire recently (it says 2 weeks) must have been a hell of a pleasant surprise..do you know all their music..cause they are good...N-Joy

[@andresrberbesi]

no puedo dejar de escucharla! :D

[@jmbgouveia]

very very good!!!!!....cheers, joao

[@javierizqv]

Who still listening in 2042?

[@jakebake0652]

3000

[@TemporaryGames]

Only 2020 now. Will be listening still then tho 😂

[@MasterAlarad]

Has the apocalypse happened yet in 2042 in your timeline?

[@ubaymaulana1287]

Norak

[@xian1931]

2021

[@giri250]

this song is awesome!! i went on youtube to find it straight after i saw the downhill montain bike video!!

[@Lucas.lcrx181]

Found it after years. Anyway who here in 2024

[@danncabrera2645]

oh, cat empire are soooo amazing ♥ love it so much.

[@vanerockveins]

Me falto tanto tiempo para disfrutar más cosas contigo aghhh ojalá lo hubiésemos o lo tengamos en cualquier otra vida

[@fabulouslyolivia]

I bought my tickets to see them in December! IT's finally April and they are coming in two days! I might just cry!

[@manuelalvarez7755]

Anyone2024????

[@nahueldiaz4887]

2025

[@siukin0311]

2026

[@bugueralex4844]

a great triumph song

[@ItZPaTinhO]

Who is here because the downhill vid?

[@anonanonson1008]

I am! :D

[@manolillo20]

but now blocked... fuck copyright!

[@nssurge]

seasons !

[@manolillo20]

Jesse Pinkman Great man! thanks!

[@jameslove2260]

I met the Cat Empire music preciselly due to the DH video of the Collective since I am DH rider (amateur of course) but as soon as I heard the song I was not watching the vid any more cause it hit me like a freight train in the most positive sense of the word....then I discovered th chariot song but TWO SHOES are talking to my soul....GREAT SONG....one can not stand still annd just listen to it.....

[@acds413]

Wicked! I still havnt bought my tickets but ill hopefully see them a few days later in Victoria.

[@lucastrassle6654]

best song for skiing

[@MaxVideoGaming]

HOW HOW HOW HOW HOW can you dislike this AMAZING SONG!!???!!

[@matess666]

after longtime i found this song

[@Andriusaz1]

This song made me happy again :) Awesome song!

[@SuperOrginalName]

Only 11.062 likes?.....hang on a sec...now they sould be 1 more

[@woolywonka]

Petar N this is ska!

[@0147joker]

Shahrul Nizam You can't reduce this to SKA, only because there is some trumpet ? :)

[@williamford2207]

Laurent Simon What do you mean reduce? Ska is pretty great.

[@0147joker]

I mean this is not only ska, ther are many roots in this

[@shawankumar5020]

Laurent Simon I really do think it is SKA...look it up on Wikipedia

[@metkasantl1741]

nothing can make me more free, than this song.

[@MeNoGud]

I love how almost every comment is about DH

[@ethanon2]

I love you man. This is the version from the movie, the version i DLed a while ago is...much different. THANK YOU!

[@manoloocanales9285]

Deaaaacheeee hermano. DH.

[@MrSertxi]

I love this song, Whenever I hear this song I remember the wonderful video of downhill ;)

[@aminesharp2510]

2022

[@vvsl6668]

I think I just discovered my next favorite song. Thank you, The Cat Empire. ^_^

[@999TheLaw]

'I've got two shoes for dancing!'

[@steffnbr1]

very nice tune , keep up the good work !!!!!!!