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1. Bus Stop, a fun, … Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist under this name:

1. Bus Stop, a fun, rock'n'roll band from North Carolina, started life under the alias of Straight Ahead, formed from the ashes of various late '80s bands from across the area, including Pots and Pans and Majosha - both bands that helped start the career of piano rocker, Ben Folds. The line-up was lead vocalist - Evan Olson (of LUBE, Majosha and also his own successful solo career), lead guitarist and secondary vocalist - Britt "Snuzz" Uzzell (of Pots and Pans, as well as various other former bands and his own career), drummer - Eddie Walker (Majosha) and bassist - Chuck Folds (Rubberband, Chuck Folds Five, and Big Bang Boom). The band were responsible for 4 albums (No Parking, A Little Faster, Miracle Time and Bus Stop), 2 cassettes (one as Straight Ahead, the other as Bus Stop) and a Japanese compilation CD (Ball and Chain). They played thousands of shows in their career. In 1999, Evan Olson left Bus Stop to record solo albums (Olson, One Room, Red, Club Evos, Audio and Take the World) and later formed party band LUBE. Snuzz continued to play, often with Eddie and Chuck, and released four albums (Snuzz, Harper, One Piece Band and Big Potatoes). He also formed a band with NC-based song writers Django Haskins and Robert Sledge, as well as drummer Jason Fagg, called International Orange and released one EP - Spoon Box - before the band went its seperate ways. Eddie plays in coverband Walrus and Chuck plays in several cover bands, including Rubberband and Chuck Folds Five (the title being a parody of his brother, Ben's, old band). Chuck and Eddie are now part of Big Bang Boom together.

2. Bus Stop are a British male production dance group who reached #8 in 1998 with their single Kung Fu Fighting, which samples lyrics sung by Carl Douglas who originally had a UK #1 hit with the song in 1974. The group also covered Jump, originally by Van Halen, which reached #22 in the UK in 1999. They seemed to have disappeared by 2001 but Daz Sampson, a member of the group made a comeback with his song entitled Teenage Life. Their hit single Kick the Can, has also received wide acclaim by Dance Dance Revolution fans everywhere.

Footloose
Bus Stop Lyrics

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Come on now and let's begin
Come on now and kick it in
All the cb's follow me
I'm the one they call yo D
Get out of your sleepy bed
On your knees and use your head
I got the white salty juice
Bombs away cream is loose

I got this feelin' that time's just holding me down
I'll hit the ceiling or else I'll tear up this town

Now I gotta cut loose Footloose
Kick off the Sunday shoes
Please Louise pull me up off my knees
Jack get back come on before we cut
Lose your blues
Everybody cut Footloose

Once again you will find
I got one thing on my mind
I'll never tell you lies
Girl you have got freaky eyes
Dancin' and you look the same
Be a player in the game
In and out here we go
Oh my god bags have blown

I got this feelin' that time's just holding me down
I'll hit the ceiling or else I'll tear up this town

Now I gotta cut loose Footloose
Kick off the Sunday shoes
Please Louise pull me up off my knees
Jack get back come on before we cut

Lose your blues
Everybody cut Footloose

Overall Meaning

The song "Footloose" by Bus Stop is a dance song that encourages listeners to let loose and dance without inhibition. The lyrics start with a call to action, asking the listener to join in and kick it up a notch. They reference CB radios, suggesting that the singer is leading a group of people who are communicating with each other about where to go and what to do. They also mention "white salty juice," which could refer to sweat or some kind of energy drink. The line "Bombs away cream is loose" is a bit nonsensical, but could be interpreted as another reference to wild abandon and letting loose.

The chorus of the song encourages everyone to "cut loose" and "kick off the Sunday shoes." The repeated refrain of "footloose" suggests that the singer is feeling free and unencumbered by anything that might hold them back. They want to dance and have a good time, and they're encouraging everyone else to do the same. The bridge of the song is a bit more introspective, with the singer expressing a feeling of being held down by time. But even in the face of that, they are determined to break free and enjoy themselves.

Overall, "Footloose" is a catchy and upbeat song that encourages listeners to let go of their reservations and embrace the power of dance. It's a celebration of freedom and self-expression, and it's a reminder to not take life too seriously.

Line by Line Meaning

Come on now and let's begin
Let's get started and begin the fun!

Come on now and kick it in
Let's put some effort into it!

All the cb's follow me
I'm a leader and they all follow me!

I'm the one they call yo D
They know me as yo D!

Get out of your sleepy bed
Wake up and get moving!

On your knees and use your head
Be smart and think about what you're doing!

I got the white salty juice
I have some salty, white liquid.

Bombs away cream is loose
Something is happening and cream is coming out!

I got this feelin' that time's just holding me down
I feel like time is limiting me!

I'll hit the ceiling or else I'll tear up this town
I'll reach my limit or go all out and cause chaos!

Now I gotta cut loose Footloose
I need to be free and let loose!