Footloose
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I'm punching my card
Eight hours, for what?
Oh, tell me what I got
I got this feeling
That time's just holding me down
I'll hit the ceiling
Or else I'll tear up this town
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
Left.'s song Footloose is a spirited anthem that promotes the principle of letting go and enjoying life. The song outlines the feelings of the singer, who has been working endlessly and feels trapped. The opening line, "Been working so hard, I'm punching my card, eight hours for what?" is an enduring description of the emotions of the singer. The singer has come to the realization that time is moving too fast, and he needs to free himself from the chains of work and typical life routines. The line "I got this feeling that time's just holding me down" is an indication that the singer is feeling trapped, and he yearns to break free.
The chorus is a call to everyone to let go of their worries, kick off their shoes, and have fun. The phrase "Tonight I gotta cut loose, footloose" is a command to allow oneself to enjoy the moment, and not be bogged down by everyday struggles. The chorus emphasizes the need to forget everything and enjoy the moment. The song's message is a common one in popular culture, as it advocates that people should take risks, break the rules and live life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Been working so hard
I have been laboring hard for a long time now
I'm punching my card
I clock in and out of work each day
Eight hours, for what?
I spend eight hours of my day, but for what purpose or gain?
Oh, tell me what I got
Please enlighten me about what I am achieving
I got this feeling
I have a strong sensation or intuition
That time's just holding me down
The passing of time is restricting my progress
I'll hit the ceiling
I'll reach the peak of my frustration
Or else I'll tear up this town
If I don't release my emotions, I'll cause some mayhem
Tonight I gotta cut loose, footloose
I need to release my tension and have some fun tonight and dance freely without worries
Kick off your Sunday shoes
Leave all your worries and restrictions behind, and let's dance
Please, Louise
I am politely requesting your attention and participation, Louise
Pull me up off my knees
Help me get up from the ground and stand up to dance
Jack, get back
I'm warning you, Jack, to back off a bit
C'mon, before we crack
Let's move before we lose control of ourselves
Lose your blues
Forget your troubles and feel happy tonight
Everybody cut footloose
Everyone should join me in dancing freely and letting off some steam
You're playing so cool
You are trying to be aloof and unaffected
Obeying every rule
You are following all the regulations and guidelines strictly
Dig way down in your heart
Find the courage inside yourself
You're burning, yearning for some
You have a deep desire or passion for something
Somebody to tell you
You are seeking reassurance and guidance from others
That life ain't passing you by
You should know that life is not slipping away from you
I'm trying to tell you
I am attempting to communicate to you
It will if you don't even try
You will lose opportunities if you do not attempt to take them
You can fly if you'd only cut loose, footloose
You could soar to new heights if you just let your hair down and dance freely
Ooh-wee, Marie
Expressing admiration and enjoyment of a person named Marie
Shake it, shake it for me
Dance energetically and enjoy yourself while doing it
Whoa, Milo
Expressing excitement for someone named Milo
C'mon, c'mon let's go
Urge to hurry up and join the dancing party
cut footloose
Keep dancing and releasing your tension and stress
(Oh-oh-oh-oh) cut footloose
Keep dancing and forget about your troubles
(Oh-oh-oh-oh) cut footloose
Let's continue having fun and enjoy the moment
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: LEFT.
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