Loggins was born in Everett, Washington and is the youngest of three brothers. His mother was Lina (née Massie), a homemaker, and his father, Robert George Loggins, was a salesman. They lived in Detroit and Seattle before settling in Alhambra, California. Loggins attended San Gabriel Mission High School, graduating in 1966. He formed a band called the Second Helping that released three singles during 1968 and 1969 on Viva Records. Greg Shaw described the efforts as "excellent punky folk-pop records" that were written by Loggins who was likely to be the bandleader and singer as well; Shaw included "Let Me In" on both Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 2 and the Pebbles, Volume 9 CD.
Loggins had a short gig playing guitar for the New Improved Electric Prunes in 1969 before writing four songs for the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, which were included in their Uncle Charlie & His Dog Teddy album. During his early twenties, he was part of the band Gator Creek with Mike Deasy. An early version of "Danny's Song" (later recorded by Loggins and Messina and a No. 7 Hot 100 hit for Anne Murray in 1973) was included in a record on Mercury Records.
Loggins appears in the 2013 video game Grand Theft Auto V playing himself as the host of an in-game radio station called Los Santos Rock Radio. He also lends the songs "Danger Zone" and "I'm Free (Heaven Helps the Man)", and sings station jingles.
In 2014, Loggins appeared as himself in the episode "Baby Shower" of the fifth season of the animated comedy series Archer. His song "Danger Zone" had been a recurring joke in the show. At the end of the episode and during the credits, Loggins also performs a country version of "Danger Zone" as a duet with the character of Cherlene. Loggins stated in a later interview that his in-show nickname 'K-Log' is a complete creation of the show, stating, "It was always a joke. That's why it works, because it's so absurd.
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)
(First) you got to turn me around
(Second) and put your feet on the ground
(Third) 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 (blues, yeah), everybody cut footloose
Footloose, footloose
Footloose, kick off the Sunday shoes (c'mon, girl)
Please, Louise, pull me off of my knees (ohh)
Jack, get back, come on before we crack (c'mon, whoa, now)
Lose your blues, everybody cut, everybody cut
Everybody cut, everybody cut
Everybody cut, everybody cut
Everybody, everybody cut footloose
The lyrics of Kenny Loggin's song Footloose are about breaking free from the monotony of everyday life and letting loose. The singer feels trapped in their routine of punching a timecard and wants to escape it. They have a feeling that time is passing them by and want to break free before it's too late. The chorus encourages the listener to cut loose and kick off their Sunday shoes, metaphorically shedding their inhibitions.
The second verse addresses someone who appears to be living their life according to societal norms and rules, but deep down they crave excitement and spontaneity. The singer advises them to take action, otherwise, life will indeed pass them by. The chorus is repeated, calling upon everyone to let go of their troubles and unleash their inner wildness.
Line by Line Meaning
Been working so hard
I have worked very hard
I'm punching my card
I clock in and out every day
Eight hours for what?
Why am I working eight hours a day?
Oh, tell me what I got
What have I gained from working so hard?
I've got this feeling
I sense that time is holding me back
That time's just holding me down
I feel as if time is stopping my progress
I'll hit the ceiling
I'll lose control if don't break free
Or else I'll tear up this town
I am determined to overcome these barriers
So now I gotta cut loose
I need to break free of these constraints
Footloose, kick off the Sunday shoes
Let's dance without restrictions
Please, Louise, pull me off of my knees
I need help to get up, Louise
Jack, get back, come on before we crack
Jack, let's not break under pressure
Lose your blues, everybody cut footloose
Let's all dance our troubles away
You're playing so cool, obeying every rule
You're following the rules and pretending to be unaffected
Deep way down in your heart
You truly desire to break free
You're burning, yearning for the some, somebody to tell you
You're looking for someone to encourage you to take action
That life ain't passing you by
You can't let life pass you by
I'm trying to tell you
I want to encourage you
It will if you don't even try
You must try or you will miss out
You'll get by if you'd only cut loose
You can succeed if you let go
Ooh-wee, Marie, shake it, shake it for me
Marie, show us your moves
Woah, Milo come on, come on, let's go
Milo, let's dance together
Yeah, ooh-oh-oh
Yeah!
(Cut footloose)
Let's dance freely
(First) you got to turn me around
First, I need to be moved
(Second) and put your feet on the ground
Second, let's plant our feet firmly
(Third) gotta take the hold of all
Third, let's take control of everything
I'm turning loose, footloose, kick off the Sunday shoes
I'm breaking free, let's dance!
(blues, yeah), everybody cut footloose
Everyone, let's dance away our worries
Footloose, footloose
Let's dance without restrictions
Footloose, kick off the Sunday shoes (c'mon, girl)
Come on, everyone, let's dance!
Please, Louise, pull me off of my knees (ohh)
Louise, help me up!
Jack, get back, come on before we crack (c'mon, whoa, now)
Jack, let's not break
Everybody cut, everybody cut
Let's all dance
Everybody cut, everybody cut
Let's all dance
Everybody cut, everybody cut
Let's all dance
Everybody, everybody cut footloose
Everyone, let's dance and break free!
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.