Footloose
Blake Shelton Lyrics
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I'm punching my card
Eight hours for what
Oh, tell me what I got
I get this feeling
That times just holding me down
I'll hit the ceiling
Or else I'll tear up this town
Tonight I gotta cut loose, footloose
Kick off the Sunday shoes
Please, Louise, pull me off of my knees
Jack, get back, come on before we crack
Lose your blues, everybody cut footloose
You're playing so cool
Obeying every rule
Dig way down in your heart
You're burning yearning for some
Somebody to tell you
That life ain't passing you by
I'm trying to tell you
It will if you don't even try
You can fly if you'd only
Cut loose, footloose
Kick off your Sunday shoes
Oh-wee Marie, shake it, shake it for me
Woah, Milo, come on, come on let's go
Lose your blues, everybody cut footloose
(Cut footloose)
Woah-oh-oh-oh
(Cut footloose)
Woah-oh-oh-oh
(Cut footloose)
Woah-oh-oh-oh
(Cut footloose)
Woah-oh-oh-oh
We got to turn you around
And put your feet on the ground
Now take a hold of your soul
I'm turning it loose
Footloose, kick off the Sunday shoes
Please, Louise, pull me off of my knees
Jack, get back, come on before we crack
Lose your blues, everybody cut footloose
(Footloose) footloose (footloose)
Kick off the Sunday shoes
Please, Louise, pull me off of my knees
Jack, get back, come on before we crack
Lose your blues
Everybody cut, everybody cut
Everybody cut, everybody cut
Everybody cut, everybody cut
(Everybody) everybody cut footloose
The lyrics of Blake Shelton's song "Footloose" express the feeling of being trapped and oppressed by the monotony of daily routine. The singer is tired of working eight hours a day and feels that time is passing him by. He wants to break free and live in the moment. He urges others to do the same and cut loose, to kick off their Sunday shoes and dance away their worries. The song encourages people to seize the day and embrace their freedom, to take risks and enjoy life.
The lyrics also touch upon the theme of conformity and rebellion. The singer sees people around him obeying every rule and living a dull, predictable life. He encourages them to break free from this conformity and dance to their own tune. The message of the song is that life is short and should be lived to the fullest. Dancing and letting loose is a way to express oneself and let go of inhibitions.
Line by Line Meaning
I been working so hard
I have been working hard for a long time
I'm punching my card
I am punching my time card so my work hours can be recorded
Eight hours for what
What is the point of working for eight hours?
Oh, tell me what I got
Please let me know what I have accomplished
I get this feeling
I have a sensation
That times just holding me down
I feel that time is preventing me from doing what I want to do
I'll hit the ceiling
I will become extremely angry
Or else I'll tear up this town
Otherwise, I will cause chaos in this town
Tonight I gotta cut loose, footloose
Tonight, I need to have fun and let go of my worries
Kick off the Sunday shoes
Take your shoes off and dance freely
Please, Louise, pull me off of my knees
Louise, please help me stand up and start dancing
Jack, get back, come on before we crack
Jack, let's dance now before we get too stressed and exhausted
Lose your blues, everybody cut footloose
Forget your worries and dance freely with everyone
You're playing so cool
You are behaving well and following the rules
Obeying every rule
You are following all the instructions
Dig way down in your heart
Think about your deepest emotions
You're burning yearning for some
You are craving for some kind of excitement or change in your life
Somebody to tell you
You are hoping for someone to give you some advice
That life ain't passing you by
That you still have time in your life to explore and enjoy
I'm trying to tell you
I am attempting to tell you
It will if you don't even try
If you do not try, your life will pass you by
You can fly if you'd only
You can accomplish great things if you just try
Oh-wee Marie, shake it, shake it for me
Marie, please dance and entertain me
Woah, Milo, come on, come on let's go
Milo, hurry up and join me in dancing
(Cut footloose)
Dance freely
We got to turn you around
We need to make a change in your life
And put your feet on the ground
We need to ground you in reality
Now take a hold of your soul
Start taking control of your life and your emotions
I'm turning it loose
I am letting go of my worries and dancing freely
(Footloose) footloose (footloose)
Let's dance freely
Everybody cut, everybody cut
Everyone, let's dance together
(Everybody) everybody cut footloose
Everyone, let's dance freely
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dean Pitchford, Kenny Loggins
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
serah bay
SUCH a fantastic rendition! it's not about which version is better, it's about how we're now able to enjoy an amazing song in two different styles. love listening to both ❤️
Gregoryphilip221
Hello 👋 Sarah.
Michele Geers
I always been really really shy so I tried make friends it doesn't work
Gregoryphilip221
@Michele Geers why? Are you rude or what??
Michele Geers
@Gregoryphilip221 I'm sorry I bother you
Gregoryphilip221
@Michele Geers no that’s fine tell me where are you from yourself?
jagirl966
Doesn't matter who sings this song, gets me energized everytime.
Michele Geers
Did I surprise you
Daniel Normand
I needed some energy and it did just that. It Energize me.
Barbarella
The same here😃💃😃