Footloose
Glee Cast Lyrics


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Been working so hard
I'm punching my card
Eight hours for what
Oh, tell me what I got
I've got this feeling
That times are 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 off of my knees
Jack, get Mack, come on before we crack
Lose your blues, everybody cut footloose

You're playing so cool
Obeying every rule
Deep way down in your heart
You're burning yearning for
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'll get by if you'd only

Cut loose, footloose
Kick off the Sunday shoes
Oo-wee Marie, shake it, shake it for me
Woah, Milo, come on, come on let's go
Lose your blues, everybody cut footloose

Ooooh-oh-oh
(Cut footloose)
Ooooh-oh-oh
(Cut footloose)
Ooooh-oh-oh
(Cut footloose)
Oooooooooh

You've got to turn me around
And put your feet on the ground
Gotta take the hold of all

I'm turning it loose

Footloose, kick off the Sunday shoes
Please, Louise, pull me off of my knees
Jack, get Mack, come on before we crack
Lose your blues, everybody cut footloose
(Footloose) footloose
Kick off the Sunday shoes
Please, Louise, pull me off of my knees
Jack, get Mack, come on before we crack
Lose your blues, everybody cut, everybody cut
Everybody cut, everybody cut
Everybody cut, everybody cut




(Everybody) everybody cut Footloose
Footloose

Overall Meaning

The song "Footloose" is about breaking free from the monotony of everyday life and letting loose. The singer is tired of working hard and feeling like life is passing them by, so they want to cut loose and have some fun. The chorus repeats the phrase "Footloose" as a call to action, encouraging the listener to kick off their shoes and dance.


The second verse directly addresses the listener, telling them that they are "playing so cool" and following all the rules, but deep down they crave more excitement in their life. The singer urges them to take risks and not let life pass them by. The bridge emphasizes the need to move forward and let go of any inhibitions in order to truly experience life.


The song was written by Kenny Loggins and released in 1984 as the title track for the film Footloose. It was a commercial success, reaching the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart and earning Loggins an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song. The Glee Cast cover was released in 2011 and features on their album Glee: The Music, The Complete Season Two.


Line by Line Meaning

Been working so hard
I have been working tirelessly


I'm punching my card
I'm clocking in and out of work


Eight hours for what
I am working eight hours everyday for a reason


Oh, tell me what I got
Please tell me what the reward is for working so hard


I've got this feeling
I believe that something is holding me down


That times are holding me down
I feel like time is taking away my opportunities


I'll hit the ceiling
I'll reach my breaking point


Or else I'll tear up this town
If I can't find a release, I will take destructive action


Now I gotta cut loose, footloose
I need to let go and release my pent-up energy


Kick off the Sunday shoes
I need to let loose and have some fun


Please, Louise, pull me off of my knees
Please help me break free from my constraints


Jack, get Mack, come on before we crack
We need to release our stress before it's too late


Lose your blues, everybody cut footloose
Let's all let go and have some fun together


You're playing so cool
You seem collected and composed


Obeying every rule
You are adhering to every guideline


Deep way down in your heart
You have a strong desire


You're burning yearning for
You are craving something passionately


Somebody to tell you
You need someone to guide you


That life ain't passing you by
That you should not let life pass you by


I'm trying to tell you
I am hoping to make you understand


It will if you don't even try
If you don't put effort in, life will pass you by


You'll get by if you'd only
You will succeed if you take action


Oo-wee Marie, shake it, shake it for me
Marie, please dance and let loose with me


Woah, Milo, come on, come on let's go
Milo, let's go and have some fun


Ooooh-oh-oh (Cut footloose)
Let's cut loose


You've got to turn me around
You need to change my direction


And put your feet on the ground
Help me stand firm again


Gotta take the hold of all I'm turning it loose
I need to let go of everything and start fresh


Footloose, kick off the Sunday shoes
Let's let go and have fun


Everybody cut footloose
Everyone, let's let loose and have some fun


Jack, get Mack, come on before we crack
We need to have some fun before we breakdown


Footloose, kick off the Sunday shoes
Let's let go and have fun


That life ain't passing you by
We should not let life pass us by


Lose your blues, everybody cut, everybody cut
Let's all let go and have fun together


Everybody cut, everybody cut
Let's all let go and have fun together


Everybody cut, everybody cut
Let's all let go and have fun together


(Everybody) everybody cut Footloose
Everyone, let's let loose and have some fun


Footloose
Let's let go and have fun




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Been working so hard
I'm punching my card
Eight hours, for what?
Oh, tell me what I got
I gotten this feeling
That time's 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 your Sunday shoes
Please, Louise
Pull me up off my knees
Jack, get back
C'mon, 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
Ooh-wee, Marie
Shake it, shake it for me
Whoa, Milo
C'mon, c'mon let's go
Lose your blues
Everybody cut footloose
cut footloose
(Oh-oh-oh-oh) cut footloose
(Oh-oh-oh-oh) cut footloose
we got to turn you around
(Second) you put your feet on the ground
(Third) now take a hold of your soul
I'm turning it loose, footloose
Kick off your Sunday shoes
Please, Louise
Pull me up off my knees
Jack, get back
C'mon, before we crack
Lose your blues
Everybody cut footloose
Footloose (footloose), footloose
Kick off your Sunday shoes
Please, Louise
Pull me up off my knees
Jack, get back
C'mon, before we crack
Lose your blues
Everybody cut, everybody cut
Everybody cut, everybody cut
Everybody cut, everybody cut
(Everybody) everybody cut footloose



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Aprils Fans

Sam’s performance is outstanding.
Wish he had more solos and duets esp with Mercedes. Their voices go so well
together. Such an under utilized character

Klaudia Larsen

chord is really good🥰

Merel

Mike every single episode: can we do a song from Footloose?
Mr Schue: no way
The moment Mike leaves:

Glee reactions

That’s because Finn did it not Mr shoe

Megan McKnight

@Glee reactions plus Iam sure it’s happened to other characters after the main ones all
Left the show since mr schue mainly
Had the kids sing all journey songs for the longest time

Tim Bower

love this song and how they do it just makes it perfection

Alyson Sadowski

Tim Bower hi my name is Alyson

Oade Nathaly

a voz do Artie é MARAVILHOSA❤

Ashleigh Gray

love how Sam started getting the main roles

MAR1AN MUSIC

Ashleigh Gray I fucking love sam he's amazing

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