Something To Do Lyrics

Lyric discussion by katerinaDM 

Cover art for Something To Do lyrics by Depeche Mode

does anyone know what "I'd put your leather boots on" and "I'd put your pretty dress on" mean?

Song Meaning

It's slang - ya know: If I were you, I would put your pretty dress on. Not that HE would put them on, he's telling her, get dolled up and let's find some trouble or fun to get into. When I was younger I misunderstood and thought he was going to put them on, and that always sounded like a lot of fun, but I digress, this one isn't pervy, just teen angst.

@ RDTX14. Indeed. The gentleman is saying to the lady, "if I were you, I'd get all fancied up and go have some fun." I don't know about TEEN angst,though. The line about working too hard for too little makes me think that the couple are adults. Young adults, perhaps, but adults.