Footloose
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Been working so hard
I'm punching my car
Eight hours for what?
Oh tell me what i've got?
I got this feeling
That time's just holding me down
I'll hit the ceilling
Or else i'll tear up this town
Now i gotta cut loose, footloose
Kick of 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
Dig way now in your heart
You're burning, yearning for songs
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 could fly if you only cut loose footloose
Kick of your Sunday shoes
Ohee, Marie shake it shake it for me
Oh Milo come on come on lets go
Lose your blues everybody cut footloose
(Ooh cut footloose)
(Ooh cut footloose)
(Ooh cut footloose)
You got to turn it around
And put your feet on the ground
Now take a hold of your soul
I'm turning it loose
Footloose
Kick of 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
Kick of 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

Overall Meaning

The song "Footloose" by Kenny Loggins was released in 1984 as part of the movie soundtrack for the film "Footloose." The song is a dance-pop track that appeals to the young demographic with its energetic beats and relatable lyrics. In the first verse, the singer expresses their frustration with the monotony of work and the feeling that life is passing them by. They yearn for something more and feel held back by time. The refrain "Now I gotta cut loose, footloose" and "kick off your Sunday shoes" is a call to action, a metaphor for breaking free from the constraints of society and dancing your way to happiness.


The second verse talks about conforming to societal norms and living a life that is expected of you. The singer urges the listener to break free from these rules and follow their heart. "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" is a powerful message about taking risks and pursuing your dreams to avoid a life of regret. The refrain again repeats, encouraging the listener to cut loose and dance away their blues.


The bridge section of the song reinforces the theme of the song, with the lyrics "You got to turn it around and put your feet on the ground. Now take a hold of your soul, I'm turning it loose." This is a call to action, urging people to take control of their lives and to live them to the fullest. The energetic beat and catchy chorus make this an iconic song that still resonates with audiences today.


Line by Line Meaning

Been working so hard
I have been working very hard


I'm punching my car
I am so tired that I feel like punching my car


Eight hours for what?
What's the point of working for eight hours?


Oh tell me what i've got?
Can you tell me what I have achieved by working so hard for eight hours?


I got this feeling
I have a feeling


That time's just holding me down
That time is preventing me from achieving my goals


I'll hit the ceilling
I will go crazy


Or else i'll tear up this town
Or else I will destroy everything


Now i gotta cut loose, footloose
Now I have to be free and wild


Kick of your Sunday shoes
Let's start having fun and dance


Please, Louise pull me off of my knees
Please help me get up and stop feeling sad


Jack, get back, come on before we crack
Jack, let's get out of here before we break down


Lose your blues everybody cut footloose
Let's forget our problems and start dancing


You're playing so cool
You look so calm


Obeying every rule
You follow all the rules


Dig way now in your heart
Look deep inside your heart


You're burning, yearning for songs
You have a strong desire for music and happiness


Somebody to tell you
Someone to advise and guide you


That life ain't passing you by
That you should live life to the fullest


I'm trying to tell you
I am trying to advise you


It will if you don't even try
You will miss out on life if you don't even try


You could fly if you only cut loose footloose
You can achieve great things if you let yourself be free


Ohee, Marie shake it shake it for me
Marie, dance with me


Oh Milo come on come on lets go
Milo, let's start dancing


You got to turn it around
You have to change your ways


And put your feet on the ground
And start being practical


Now take a hold of your soul
Now take control of your life


I'm turning it loose
I am finally letting go


Footloose
Let's be free


Kick of your Sunday shoes
Let's dance and be carefree


Jack, get back
Jack, let's go


Come on before we crack
Let's leave before we break down


Lose your blues
Let's forget our problems


Everybody cut, everybody cut
Let's all dance together


Everybody cut, everybody cut
Let's all dance together


Everybody cut, everybody cut
Let's all dance together


Everybody, everybody cut footloose
Everybody, let's dance freely and without worries




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