Footloose
Kenny Loggins 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 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

Overall Meaning

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

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@KennyLoggins

POV @ 1:05: You're trying to recreate the footloose dance on TikTok

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cringe

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Hi

@whydidtheballooneatthefox282

Never mention TikTok and such a good song in he same sentence.

@kamovka2317

damnit loggins you're better than this

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@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

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I love that. Small things like that really make you remember teachers.

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