Footloose
Graham BLVD Lyrics
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I'm punching my card
Eight hours for what?
Oh, tell me what I got
I've got this feeling
That time's just holding me down
I'll hit the ceiling
Or else I'll tear up this town
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
Deep way down in your heart
You're burning, yearning for the 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'll get by if you'd only cut loose
Footloose, kick off the Sunday shoes
Ooh-whee, Marie, shake it, shake it for me
Whoah, Milo come on, come on let's go
Lose your blues, everybody cut footloose
You got to turn me around
And put your feet on the ground
Gotta take the hold of all
I'm turning 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, 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 to Graham BLVD's song "Footloose" convey a sense of frustration and a desire for freedom. The singer is feeling trapped and suffocated by the monotony of their daily routine, symbolized by the repetitive and unfulfilling work of punching a time card. They question the purpose of their efforts and express a longing to break free from the constraints that are holding them down.
The lyrics use vivid imagery to convey this sentiment. The line "I've got this feeling that time's just holding me down" suggests a sense of stagnation, as if every passing minute is weighing on their shoulders. The reference to hitting the ceiling or tearing up the town reflects their desire to break free from their current situation, regardless of the consequences.
The chorus, with its catchy and energetic tone, highlights the need to let go and embrace spontaneity. The phrase "cut loose" represents liberating oneself from inhibitions and societal expectations. The reference to kicking off Sunday shoes signifies breaking away from the rigid conformity of daily life. The song suggests that by doing so, one can find joy, release, and a sense of unity with others ("everybody cut footloose").
The verses also touch upon the longing for connection and validation. The lines "You're burning, yearning for the some-somebody to tell you that life ain't passing you by" express the singer's desire for affirmation that they are not missing out on the joys and opportunities of life. They implore the listener to take risks and seize the moment, warning that without doing so, life will pass them by.
Overall, "Footloose" is a spirited anthem encouraging individuals to break free from conformity, embrace spontaneity, and find their own path to happiness and fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
Been working so hard
I have been putting in a lot of effort and dedicating my time
I'm punching my card
I am diligently fulfilling my work responsibilities
Eight hours for what?
What am I really achieving by working these long hours?
Oh, tell me what I got
Please explain to me the true value or outcome of my hard work
I've got this feeling
I have a strong intuition or belief
That time's just holding me down
The passing of time is causing me to feel trapped or restrained
I'll hit the ceiling
I will reach a breaking point or burst with frustration
Or else I'll tear up this town
If not, I will cause chaos or disrupt the order of things in this place
Now I gotta cut loose
Now I need to break free from these confines or restrictions
Footloose, kick off the Sunday shoes
I want to be liberated and release all inhibitions
Please, Louise, pull me off of my knees
I am pleading for you, Louise, to help me escape this helpless state
Jack, get back, come on before we crack
Jack, let's retreat or escape before we reach a breaking point
Lose your blues, everybody cut footloose
Let go of your sadness or worries, everyone, and break free from limitations
You're playing so cool, obeying every rule
You are displaying a composed demeanor, following all guidelines
Deep way down in your heart
In the depths of your emotions
You're burning, yearning for the some-somebody to tell you
You are craving for someone to inform you or reassure you
That life ain't passing you by
That life is not leaving you behind or ignoring you
I'm trying to tell you
I am attempting to convey to you
It will if you don't even try
Life will pass you by if you don't put in any effort
You'll get by if you'd only cut loose
You will manage or succeed if you simply break free from restrictions
Ooh-whee, Marie, shake it, shake it for me
Ooh, exciting, Marie, dance energetically and show your moves
Whoah, Milo come on, come on let's go
Wow, Milo, hurry up and join me, let's leave quickly
Lose your blues, everybody cut footloose
Let go of your sadness or worries, everyone, and break free from limitations
You got to turn me around
You must change my direction or perspective
And put your feet on the ground
And firmly plant your feet on the earth
Gotta take the hold of all
I must seize control or grasp everything
I'm turning loose, footloose, kick off the Sunday shoes
I am breaking free, unrestricted, and discarding any formality
Please, Louise, pull me off of my knees
I am begging you, Louise, to help me escape this helpless state
Jack, get back, come on before we crack
Jack, let's retreat or escape before we reach a breaking point
Lose your blues, everybody cut footloose
Let go of your sadness or worries, everyone, and break free from limitations
Footloose, kick off the Sunday shoes
I want to be liberated and release all inhibitions
Please, Louise, pull me off of my knees
I am pleading for you, Louise, to help me escape this helpless state
Jack, get back, come on before we crack
Jack, let's retreat or escape before we reach a breaking point
Lose your blues, everybody cut, everybody cut
Let go of your sadness or worries, everyone, and break free, everyone break free
Everybody cut, everybody cut
Every single person break free, every single person break free
Everybody cut, everybody cut
Every single person break free, every single person break free
Everybody, everybody cut footloose
Every single person, every single person break free and unleash their spirit
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHE BROOKS, JAIME L MUNSON
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