Footloose
Various Artists Lyrics

Ooooh-oh-oh
The song starts with some uplifting sounds that set the mood for the energetic theme that follows.

I Been working so hard I'm punching my card
The artist is describing the typical drudgery of everyday life as someone who is constantly engaging in hard work and barely making ends meet.

Eight hours for what
This line is a rhetorical question that highlights the futility of living this boring, repetitive lifestyle.

Oh, tell me what I got I get this feeling
The artist uses these lines to express a sense of frustration and a feeling of being unfulfilled with life’s experiences.

Times just holding me down
This line emphasizes the artist's desire to do something different and more exciting, suggesting that the passage of time is preventing them from experiencing that excitement.

I'll hit the ceiling
The artist feels so frustrated that they are nearly reaching their emotional breaking point and are close to exploding with energy and emotion.

Or else I'll tear up this town
The artist is threatening to take drastic measures to escape their boring life, emphasizing the desire for something more exciting in their life.

Tonight I gotta cut loose, footloose
This line establishes the song's main theme which is the desire to cut loose and experience life as it should be lived To live life without the constraints of everyday drudgery.

Kick off your Sunday shoes
This line encourages listeners to let go of the things that are tying them down and hold them back It's an invitation to be free from the constraints forced upon us by society.

Please, Louise, pull me off of my knees
This line is a reference to one of the characters in the film that the song was written for, it serves to emphasize the desperate need to leave behind the oppressive monotony of their lives.

Jack, get back, come on before we crack
Another reference to a character in the film, it carries a similar meaning as the previous line and highlights the need to escape the pressures of societal expectations.

Lose your blues, everybody cut footloose
The chorus of the song, encouraging everyone to cut loose and lose their inhibitions, to experience life free from societal pressures, and make an experience worthwhile.

You're playing so cool
This line is an observation that many individuals tend to repress their desires and true selves to hide from the possible rejection and societal norms.

Obeying every rule
Many individuals tend to play it safe thus follow societal norms, which makes people lose themselves and the ability to pursue happiness without fear.

Deep way down in your heart
The singer encourages listeners to be true to themselves and trust their hearts to discover who they are and what they want out of life.

You're burning yearning for some
Most people are yearning for change, wanting to explore and discover the world around them with no constraint to achieve fulfillment.

Somebody to tell you
The artist suggests that people need to have a genuine person in their lives that can guide them and show them what to do to cut loose and discover themselves.

That life ain't passing you by
People should act on their intuition and enjoy life and all its experiences since it's so fleeting, and their precious time is limited.

I'm trying to tell you
This line establishes the singer’s intention to help listeners understand the importance of living life with no fear and with respect for themselves.

It will if you don't even try
The artist reminds listeners that they are responsible for their own happiness, and if they don't take the necessary steps to explore themselves, they may fade away with time.

You'll get by if you'd only
This line is an encouraging statement, reminding listeners that if they cut loose and explore the world, they'll find their way back and eventually be okay.

Oo-wee Marie, shake it, shake it for me
This is a reference to a specific character in the film this song is written for, which encourages people to enjoy life fully and have fun while exploring themselves.

Woah, Milo, come on, come on let's go
Another character reference, this line encourages listeners to take action and be in charge of themselves and their happiness, to take charge of their lives.

We've got to turn you around
This line is a call to action, motivating listeners to make a change and explore life as it should be lived, free from societal restraints.

And put your feet on the ground
The artist emphasizes the importance of finding balance between freedom and discipline; while exploring themselves, they should remain grounded in the realities of life.

Now take a hold of your soul
This line is a call for listeners to be in control of their life, to be their own guiding light to themselves.

I'm turning it loose
This line is a declaration by the artist to let go of all those things that hold people back and to live life to the fullest.

Footloose, kick off the Sunday shoes
Repetition of the encouragement to be free from society's constraints, to explore oneself and be truly happy in life.

Everybody cut footloose.
Final encouragement for everyone to take control of their lives, to cut loose and experience the world without fear. Life is supposed to be enjoyed and lived with no regrets.

Ooooh-oh-oh (Cut footloose)
The song ends with the same uplifting sound that started it, emphasizing the importance of being free from societal constraints and living life to the fullest.