Footloose
Kenny Loggins 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
So now I gotta cut 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
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-wee, Marie, shake it, shake it for me
Woah, Milo come on, come on let's go
Lose your blues, everybody cut footloose
Yeah, ooh-oh-oh
(Cut footloose)
Ooh-oh-oh
(Cut footloose)
Yeah, ooh-oh-oh
(Cut footloose)
Ooh
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, 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 song "Footloose" by Kenny Loggins is about letting go of the constraints of conventional society and dancing to the beat of your own drum. The lyrics describe the frustration of a hardworking individual who is feeling trapped by the daily grind of their job. The line "eight hours for what? Oh, tell me what I got" highlights the monotony and dissatisfaction with the routine. The singer then sings of feeling held down by time, either to the point of breaking through to something bigger ("I'll hit the ceiling"), or tearing everything down ("Or else I'll tear up this town").
The chorus encourages the listener to cut loose and dance without inhibition, shedding the rules and expectations that hold them back. The line "lose your blues, everybody cut footloose" is a call to action to let go of any troubles and let the music take over. The second verse describes someone who is outwardly composed, but inside, they crave something more. The singer encourages them to embrace new experiences and take risks, lest they let life pass them by.
Overall, the song is an expression of the human desire for freedom, fun, and self-expression. By dancing and cutting loose, the characters in the song find a way to break free from the monotony of everyday life and revel in the joy of the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Been working so hard
I have been working tirelessly
I'm punching my card
I am clocking in for my shift
Eight hours for what?
Eight hours of work every day for what purpose?
Oh, tell me what I got
Please tell me what the point is
I've got this feeling
I have a strong inclination
That time's just holding me down
Time is hindering my progress
I'll hit the ceiling
I will reach my breaking point
Or else I'll tear up this town
Otherwise, I will express my frustration destructively
So now I gotta cut loose
I need to release myself from strict rules and obligations
Footloose, kick off the Sunday shoes
Be unburdened and free, start dancing to Footloose
Please, Louise, pull me off of my knees
Get me up and moving again
Jack, get back, come on before we crack
Let's get it together before we fall apart
Lose your blues, everybody cut footloose
Let go of your worries and dance with me
You're playing so cool, obeying every rule
You are being complacent and conforming to every expectation
Deep way down in your heart
Within yourself, you know the truth
You're burning, yearning for the some, somebody to tell you
You have an intense desire for someone to reassure you
That life ain't passing you by
That you are not missing out on life
I'm trying to tell you
I aim to convince you
It will if you don't even try
It will pass you by if you do not take action
You'll get by if you'd only cut loose
You will be fine if you release yourself from restrictions
Ooh-wee, Marie, shake it, shake it for me
Marie, show us your moves and dance with us
Woah, Milo come on, come on let's go
Milo, don't be shy, join us and let's dance
You got to turn me around
You need to encourage me and make me change my mind
And put your feet on the ground
Get back to reality and be practical
Gotta take the hold of all
I need to take control of everything
I'm turning loose, footloose, kick off the Sunday shoes
I'm freeing myself, let's dance to Footloose
Jack, get back, come on before we crack
Jack, let's pull it together before we fall apart
Footloose, footloose
Release yourself and dance freely
Everybody cut, everybody cut
Let everybody dance together
Everybody cut, everybody cut
Let's all release ourselves and dance
Everybody cut, everybody cut
Let's all move our feet and be happy
Everybody, everybody cut footloose
Everyone, let's dance to Footloose
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dean Pitchford, Kenny Loggins
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@edith-jeannally5929
"Footloose"
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 your 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 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
Oo-wee, Marie, shake it, shake it for me
Whoa, Milo, come on, come on let's go
Lose your blues, everybody cut footloose
Yeah, ooooh-oh-oh
(Cut footloose)
Yeah, ooooh-oh-oh
(Cut footloose)
Yeah, ooooh-oh-oh
(Cut footloose)
Oooooooooh
(First) You've got to turn me around
(Second) And put your feet on the ground
(Third) Now take the hold of all
I'm turning it loose footloose,
Kick off your 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) footloose
Kick off your 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
@JayDuron-in1hj
Drax:”Tell him about the dance-off to save the Universe.”
Tony:”What dance-off?”
Star lord:”It’s not, it’s not a-“
Peter:”Like in Footloose the Movie?”
Star lord:”Exactly like Footloose. Is it still the greatest movie in history?”
Peter:”It never was.”
Peace ✌🏻
@mj2672
Lyrics
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
Source: Musixmatch
@KennyLoggins
POV @ 1:05: You're trying to recreate the footloose dance on TikTok
@Maninibindu
xddd
@napoleoninrags3841
cringe
@bigbonedbruh1817
Hi
@whydidtheballooneatthefox282
Never mention TikTok and such a good song in he same sentence.
@kamovka2317
damnit loggins you're better than this
@weredog287
My science teacher sent me here. He used to play music he liked when we entered and left the class, but with quarantine going on, we're kinda depressed and alone, so he sends us emails saying what song he would have played that day. He's a really awesome guy. Love you sir!
@susanadisanti5028
Wow!! That's so sweet!! ❤❤❤
@dontae.dovelll
At first I thought it said suicide teacher
@wendyeskelin8765
I love that. Small things like that really make you remember teachers.