Footloose
Good Charlotte Lyrics


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Been working so hard
I punch in my card
Eight hours, for what?
Now tell me what I got

I get this feeling
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 my Sunday shoes
Please, Louise
Pull me offa my knees
Jack, get back
C'mon before we crack
Lose your blues
Come on and get 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

Now you gotta cut

Loose, footloose
Kick off the Sunday shoes
Oowhee, Marie
Shake it, shake it for me
Oh, my lord
C'mon, c'mon let's go
Lose your blues
Everybody get footloose

You've got to turn me around
You put your feet on the ground
Now take a hold of your soul
I'm turning

Loose, footloose
Kick off your Sunday shoes
Please, Louise
Pull me offa my knees
Jack, get back
C'mon before we crack
Lose your blues
Come on and get footloose

Footloose, footloose
Kick off your Sunday shoes
Oowhee, Marie
Shake it, shake it for me
Oh, My lord
C'mon, c'mon let's go




Lose your blues
Everybody get footloose

Overall Meaning

The song Footloose by Good Charlotte is a cover of the classic hit by Kenny Loggins. It talks about breaking free from the monotony of work and societal expectations, and just letting loose. The first verse talks about the frustration of working for eight hours a day but not feeling fulfilled. The singer feels like time is holding them down, and they need to break free. They want to tear up the town or hit the ceiling in frustration if they have to.


The chorus talks about getting footloose and kicking off their shoes to enjoy life. They want to let loose and have fun, and they invite others to do the same. In the second verse, the singer talks to someone who's trying to play it safe, obeying all the rules and not taking risks. They encourage them to take a chance and tell them that life will pass them by if they don't try.


Overall, the song is a fun and upbeat anthem about breaking free from societal expectations and enjoying life to the fullest.


Line by Line Meaning

Been working so hard
I have been putting in a lot of effort and dedicating a lot of time to work recently.


I punch in my card
I clock in at work to keep track of my hours for pay.


Eight hours, for what?
I question why I have to spend eight hours of my day at work.


Now tell me what I got
I feel like my hard work and time investment is not being rewarded properly and I am left wondering what I am gaining from it.


I get this feeling
I have a strong intuition or suspicion.


That time's just holding me down
I feel like time is constraining me and not allowing me to do what I want to do.


I'll hit the ceiling
I will reach my limit or boiling point.


Or else I'll tear up this town
If I am not able to shake off this feeling, I will cause chaos and destruction in this town.


Now I gotta cut
Now I must take action and do something about this feeling.


Loose, footloose
I need to let go and be free from my constraints.


Kick off my Sunday shoes
I need to start by shedding the usual and mundane things and replace them with something lively and fun.


Please, Louise
I want someone to join me and have fun with me on this journey.


Pull me offa my knees
Save me from feeling defeated and down.


Jack, get back
I want my friend Jack to come back and help me enjoy life again.


C'mon before we crack
Let's have some fun before it's too late and we break down.


Lose your blues
Forget about your problems and let's have some fun.


Come on and get footloose
Let's dance and be free from our worries.


You're playing so cool
You seem to be handling everything well and calmly.


Obeying every rule
You strictly follow all the established guidelines.


Dig way down in your heart
Look deep inside yourself and find what you truly desire.


You're burning, yearning for some
You have a strong desire and passion for something.


Somebody to tell you
You want someone to reassure you and give you advice.


That life ain't passing you by
You should not let life pass you by and miss out on opportunities.


I'm trying to tell you
I am attempting to convey this message to you.


It will if you don't even try
If you do not make an effort, opportunities will pass you by.


You've got to turn me around
You need to help me change my perspective and enjoy life.


You put your feet on the ground
You need to ground yourself and focus on the present moment.


Now take a hold of your soul
Take control of your emotions and feelings.


Footloose
Be free and let loose.


Oowhee, Marie
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm with a shoutout to someone named Marie.


Shake it, shake it for me
Dance and have fun while doing it.


Oh, My lord
An exclamation of excitement and amazement.


Everybody get footloose
Everyone should join in and enjoy life to the fullest.




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Comments from YouTube:

Jamie A2Z83

was this meant to be in not another teen movie with the other covers they did

crett

WHY can’t I download this??

Antonio Pérez

From which year is this cover ¿?

AhriTheWEIRD

2006