Footloose
Theme Team 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
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-whee, Marie, shake it, shake it for me
Whoah, Milo come on, come on let′s go
Lose your blues, everybody cut footloose
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, 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 lyrics of Theme Team's "Footloose" are about the feeling of being held down by the expectations and rules of society, and the desire to break free and live life to the fullest. The singer is tired of working hard and feeling like time is passing them by, and instead wants to let loose and have fun. They urge others to do the same, stating that life will pass them by if they don't even try. The chorus is a call to action, encouraging everyone to cut loose and dance, specifically by kicking off their Sunday shoes.
The song is about the desire for individuality and freedom, which is a relatable topic for many people. It taps into the desire to break away from conformity and expectations, and to live life on one's own terms. By using dance as a symbol of this desire, the song emphasizes the importance of self-expression and living life to the fullest.
One interesting fact about "Footloose" is that it was originally released in 1984 as the title track for the film of the same name. The soundtrack to the movie was a huge success, with "Footloose" being one of the biggest hits. The success of the song led to a music video, which featured clips from the movie as well as additional footage of the cast dancing.
Another interesting fact is that the song was written by Kenny Loggins and Dean Pitchford, specifically for the movie. The two collaborated on many of the songs for the soundtrack, including the other hit single "I'm Free (Heaven Helps the Man)." Loggins has stated that he wrote the lyrics for "Footloose" after watching a rough cut of the film, and that he was inspired by the movie's theme of youthful vitality and rebellion.
The chords for "Footloose" are as follows:
Intro: G D Am C
Verse: G D Am C
Chorus: D C G Am D C G
Line by Line Meaning
Been working so hard
I've been working tirelessly for a long time
I'm punching my card
I'm clocking in and out of work every day
Eight hours for what?
I'm questioning what the purpose of working eight hours a day truly is
Oh, tell me what I got
I'm searching for a greater sense of purpose in my life
I've got this feeling
I have a strong intuition or hunch about something
That time's just holding me down
I feel like time is limiting my potential and holding me back
I'll hit the ceiling
I'll reach my limits and become extremely frustrated
Or else I'll tear up this town
I'll become so fed up that I'll cause chaos in my surroundings
Now I gotta cut loose
I need to break free from my current situation
Footloose, kick off the Sunday shoes
I need to be free and dance like there's no tomorrow
Please, Louise, pull me off of my knees
I'm asking for help to get me back on my feet
Jack, get back, come on before we crack
I need to avoid reaching a breaking point by taking action now
Lose your blues, everybody cut footloose
We need to all break free of our troubles and dance
You're playing so cool, obeying every rule
You're playing it safe and following all the guidelines
Deep way down in your heart
Your true desires lie deep within your heart
You're burning, yearning for the some-somebody to tell you
You have a strong desire for someone to reassure you that you're on the right path
That life ain't passing you by
That you're living life to the fullest and not letting it pass you by
I'm trying to tell you
I'm attempting to convey this message to you
It will if you don't even try
Your life will pass you by if you don't make an effort to live it
You'll get by if you'd only cut loose
You'll be okay if you just allow yourself to be free
Ooh-whee, Marie, shake it, shake it for me
Encouraging someone to dance and let loose
Whoah, Milo come on, come on let's go
Urging someone to join in on the fun and dance
You got to turn me around
You need to help me change my direction in life
And put your feet on the ground
Help me find a sense of stability and balance in life
Gotta take the hold of all
I need to take control of my life and my actions
I'm turning loose, footloose, kick off the Sunday shoes
I'm breaking free and dancing with abandon
Please, Louise, pull me off of my knees
I still need help to get back on my feet
Jack, get back, come on before we crack
Don't let yourself reach a breaking point - take action now
Lose your blues, everybody cut footloose
Let's all dance and be free of our troubles
Footloose, kick off the Sunday shoes
Let's dance like there's no tomorrow
Everybody, everybody cut footloose
Let everyone break free and dance with abandon
Writer(s): Dean Pitchford, Kenneth Clark Loggins
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