Footloose
Lorena 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
Now I gotta cut

Loose, footloose,
Kick off your Sunday shoes
Please, Louise
Pull me offa 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
Oowhee, Marie
Shake it, shake it for me
Whoa, Milo
C'mon, c'mon let's go
Lose your blues
Everybody cut footloose

You got to turn me around
You put your feet on the ground
Now take a hold of your soul
I'm turning it





(Repeat*)

Overall Meaning

The song Footloose sung by Lorena describes the feelings of a person who has been working hard without any respite. The singer has been working for eight hours and feels that time is just holding her down. The lyrics show the eagerness of the singer to break free from the monotony of her life, she wants to break free and tear up the town. She wants to cut loose and be footloose. The singer urges everyone to kick-off their Sunday shoes, pull themselves off the knees, and lose their blues by cutting loose.


The second verse of the song Footloose talks about how the people around her are playing safe and following every rule. The singer is urging everyone to dig deep into their heart and find what they truly desire. She believes that everyone is yearning for some fun and somebody to tell them that life is not passing them by. The singer urges her listeners to try and give it their best shot. The song is an uplifting one and inspires the listener to break free from their mundane life and have some fun.


Line by Line Meaning

Been working so hard
I have been working tirelessly


I'm punching my card
I am clocking in my work hours


Eight hours, for what
I'm working for eight hours, but for what?


Oh, tell me what I got
Please tell me what do I get in return for my hard work


I've got this feeling
I am sensing something


That time's just holding me down
I feel stuck and time is not allowing me to move forward


I'll hit the ceiling
I will reach my limit sooner or later


Or else I'll tear up this town
I'll have to break out of here and start afresh somewhere else


Now I gotta cut
I have to let go of my fears and doubts to move ahead


Loose, footloose,
Get loose and free


Kick off your Sunday shoes
Take off your shoes, relax and enjoy the moment


Please, Louise
Hey Louise, please help me out


Pull me offa my knees
Help me stand, lift me up


Jack, get back
Come on Jack, don't be scared


C'mon before we crack
Let's have some fun before we break down


Lose your blues
Forget your worries for a while


Everybody cut footloose
Let's all enjoy ourselves without any worries


You're playing so cool
You seem relaxed and calm


Obeying every rule
You are following all the rules and regulations


Dig way down in your heart
Think deeply, go beyond the surface level


You're burning, yearning for some
You have a deep desire and passion


Somebody to tell you
Someone who can guide you


That life ain't passing you by
You should grab the opportunities and not let life slip by


I'm trying to tell you
I'm trying to convey a message to you


It will if you don't even try
If you don't take chances, life will pass you by


You can fly if you'd only cut
You can achieve great heights if you let go of your fears and inhibitions


Oowhee, Marie
Hey Marie, let's have some fun


Shake it, shake it for me
Dance and move your body


Whoa, Milo
Come on, Milo


Lose your blues
Forget your worries for a while


Everybody cut footloose
Let's all enjoy ourselves without any worries


You got to turn me around
Please help me change my mindset


You put your feet on the ground
You have the ability to take control of your life


Now take a hold of your soul
Take charge of your emotions and thoughts


I'm turning it (Repeat*)
I'm changing my life for the better




Writer(s): Kenny Loggins, Dean Pitchford

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