Footloose
Loggins Kenny 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 song "Footloose" by Kenny Loggins is an anthem about breaking free from the monotony of everyday life and having a good time. The lyrics describe the frustration of working hard for eight hours a day and feeling like time is just holding you down. The singer of the song has the urge to break free from this feeling and either hit the ceiling or tear up the town. The lyrics then call on the listener to let loose, remove their Sunday shoes, and cut footloose.
The song is a call to action to live life to the fullest and not let the rules of society hold you back. The lyrics encourage the listener to burn and yearn for something more, to take a chance and not let life pass them by. By cutting loose and taking a chance, they can break free from their blues and let their hair down.
Overall, "Footloose" is a high energy song with an infectious beat that encourages the listener to dance and have a good time. The lyrics are inspiring and empowering, urging the listener to take charge of their life and have fun.
Line by Line Meaning
Been working so hard
I have been working tirelessly
I'm punching my card
I am clocking in and out of work each day
Eight hours for what?
I have been working for eight hours, but for what reason?
Oh, tell me what I got
Can you please tell me what I have achieved so far?
I've got this feeling
I have a certain feeling inside me
That time's just holding me down
I believe time is working against me
I'll hit the ceiling
Eventually I will become frustrated and angry
Or else I'll tear up this town
I'll become so desperate that I may destroy everything around me
So now I gotta cut loose
Now I need to let go of all my worries and restraints
Footloose, kick off the Sunday shoes
I need to dance and have fun, regardless of what day it is
Please, Louise, pull me off of my knees
Please help me overcome my struggles
Jack, get back, come on before we crack
We need to keep it together, or else we'll break down
Lose your blues, everybody cut footloose
Let's all forget our problems and dance
You're playing so cool, obeying every rule
You're acting reserved, following every guideline
Deep way down in your heart
In your heart of hearts
You're burning, yearning for the some, somebody to tell you
You have a strong desire for someone to give you direction
That life ain't passing you by
Life isn't leaving you behind
I'm trying to tell you
I am attempting to make you understand
It will if you don't even try
You will get left behind if you don't put forth the effort
You'll get by if you'd only cut loose
Things will become easier if you allow yourself to have fun and dance
Ooh-wee, Marie, shake it, shake it for me
Marie, come dance with me
Woah, Milo come on, come on let's go
Milo, let's dance together
You got to turn me around
Make me see things in a different light
And put your feet on the ground
Be practical and realistic
Gotta take the hold of all
Take control of everything
Footloose, footloose
Dance with abandon
Everybody cut, everybody cut
Everyone dance and enjoy themselves
Everybody, everybody cut footloose
Everyone, dance without hesitation
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.