americans tie their shoes too tight

i've heard all my life about love at first sight

i didn't believe it - before today and tonight

so you say your heart's ready to give up control

but the foot treads the path that leads to my soul

width

length and skin tone

none of that matters

i'm not one for being polite

let's cut through the chatter

to the heart of the matter

americans tie their shoes too tight

fine

but my tootsies are much freer than you'll see again

'cause they carry a heart that's at heart a bohemian

even with this busted stump i could dance you all night

and set fire to my shoes if you find them too tight

in bed you put me through such paces

that i forgot that i ever wore laces

just give me a chance and see how i do

i want to stroll barefoot into the night with you

loosen up

loosen up

let's get loose together

and fall in love

and how do you feel about beer?

since we're already here talking

for me

a bit of brewski keeps my laces from knotting

i want nothing to do with a lush

i don't get crazy drunk

you do

you'll be out on your tush

i'm not a sot

swear to heaven above

would you even give up your red hook for love?

loosen up

loosen up

let's get loose together

and fall in love

love loosens everything up

so let's get loose together and fall in love

tonight