Footloose
Footloose Lyrics


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I've rented my tux
bought flowers
12 bucks
and on my 23rd try
I finally tied my tie!
I got this feelin
that time's no longer holding me down
been feelin so strange
my life is about to change.
I know just how she feels
It's what happens when you wear heels!

Let's hit the ceiling
and then let's tear up this town

Tonight we're gonna cut loose
Footloose
Kick off your Sunday shoes
Please, Louise
pull me off a my knees
Jack, get back
C'mon before we crack
Lose your blues
Everybody cut footloose

I got this feelin
that time ain't holdin me down (time aint holdin me down)
Let's hit the ceiling
and then let's tear up this town
oowee, Marie
shake it, shake it for me
Oh, Milo
C'mon, c'mon let's go
Cut footloose
cut footloose
oohohhohh

First we gotta turn you around
then put you're feet on the ground
now take a hold of your soul
cut footloose (take a hold of your soul)
Everybody cut
Everybody cut
Everybody cut
Everybody cut




Everybody, Everybody, Everybody
Everybody cut footloose!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Footloose by Kenny Loggins depict the freedom and excitement that comes with letting go of your inhibitions and dancing your heart out. The singer has bought flowers and rented a tux, indicating that they are preparing to attend a special event, likely a dance. They express their excitement for the evening and the feeling of no longer being held down by time. They mention that their life is about to change and that they feel strange, potentially conveying the anticipation that often precedes a significant shift.


As the song progresses, the singer encourages everyone to join them in cutting loose, kicking off their Sunday shoes, and tearing up the town. There is a sense of rebellion and liberation as they assert that they will no longer be held back by societal norms or expectations. They mention specific individuals, Louise and Jack, demonstrating that they are dancing with friends and possibly urging them to join in. The lyrics also reference the physical act of wearing heels, which can also be interpreted as a metaphor for breaking out of one's comfort zone and trying something new.


Overall, the lyrics to Footloose are upbeat and energetic, conveying a desire to let go of one's worries and simply enjoy life through dance and self-expression.


Line by Line Meaning

I've rented my tux
I have gone to great lengths to prepare for this special occasion


bought flowers
I have made sure to bring a thoughtful and romantic gesture for my date


12 bucks
I have spent some money, but it was worth it for this moment


and on my 23rd try
It took many attempts, but I finally succeeded


I finally tied my tie!
I have fulfilled a common and sometimes difficult task for formal events


I got this feelin
I am experiencing a strong emotion


that time's no longer holding me down
I am free from the constraints of time and obligations


been feelin so strange
I have been experiencing unusual sensations or emotions


my life is about to change.
A significant event is going to take place and alter the course of my life


I know just how she feels
I can empathize with my date's perspective


It's what happens when you wear heels!
Wearing heels can invoke a sense of empowerment and confidence


Let's hit the ceiling
Let's raise the energy level and excitement of this space


and then let's tear up this town
Let's explore and enjoy this location to the fullest extent


Tonight we're gonna cut loose
Tonight we will let go of any inhibitions or limitations and have a good time


Footloose
We will be free from constraints and move in any direction we choose


Kick off your Sunday shoes
Let's break free from the typical conventions and expectations of this day


Please, Louise
I am appealing to my companion's sense of fun and adventure


pull me off a my knees
Help me up and let's get started


Jack, get back
I am playfully warning someone named Jack to keep their distance


C'mon before we crack
Let's move and release any pent-up energy before we become too overwhelmed


Lose your blues
Forget about your problems and worries for the night


Everybody cut footloose
Let's all loosen up and have a good time


oowee, Marie
I am acknowledging someone named Marie and expressing excitement


shake it, shake it for me
Dance and move in a playful and energetic way


Oh, Milo
I am acknowledging someone named Milo and expressing excitement


C'mon, c'mon let's go
Let's continue to have fun and be energetic


Cut footloose
Keep moving and enjoying ourselves


oohohhohh
Expressing excitement and energy


First we gotta turn you around
Let's help someone loosen up and become more comfortable


then put you're feet on the ground
Let's help someone regain their balance and stability


now take a hold of your soul
Take control of your inner self and be confident


cut footloose (take a hold of your soul)
Keep moving and enjoying yourself while remembering to have confidence


Everybody cut
Everyone should loosen up, dance, and enjoy the moment


Everybody cut
Everyone should loosen up, dance, and enjoy the moment


Everybody cut
Everyone should loosen up, dance, and enjoy the moment


Everybody cut
Everyone should loosen up, dance, and enjoy the moment


Everybody, Everybody, Everybody
Everyone present should join in and enjoy themselves


Everybody cut footloose!
Let's all cut loose and have a great time




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dean Pitchford, Kenny Loggins

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sierra_edits

Bro everyone is prob confused if they haven't watched the umbrella academy 😭


That scene was just funny-

"get em luthur!!"


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An Owl With Internet Access

this just played at my winter formal and everyone screamed. Just goes to show how many people still love this song

Alice Lilly

hehe dats a funny number

AUSTIN MCNEIL

I’m gonna play this song on my 25th birthday and my future wedding too this song is and always be the greatest song ever in history everybody got a problem with it can just go somewhere else

C C

Amazing how this songs never gets old, even after all theses years

Boop

I’m watching it right now at 6:00 going on 7:00 in the morning😅

Inferion

👍 yes

J McCan

Exactly 👌👌👌

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Victoria Fuller

This song is the reason why I imagine having a dance at my house

Lorenz Fidorra

​@Hannah Good 😊😊p😊o😅😊😊pp

Jorge Cifuentes

Ditto🙂👍

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