Something From Nothing
Foo Fighters Lyrics

Give me the flammable light
I'm in search of inspiration, something that can set me on fire to spark my creativity and motivation.

I'm cold as a match, ready to strike
I feel dormant, cold, and ready to be awakened, waiting for the perfect moment to come alive and make an impact.

So, here I go
I'm taking the first step, initiating a journey of transformation, moving forward towards what I want to achieve and create.

Here lies a city on fire
This is a metaphor for the inspiration or creative ideas that he's about to explore, vibrant and full of energy, almost burning with passion.

Singing along
The city is full of voices, sounds, and melodies, all waiting to be discovered and expressed through music.

The arsonist choir
In this metaphor, the singer refers to himself as an arsonist, someone who sets fires to ignite passion and creativity in himself and others, with the choir representing other individuals who share the same passion and purpose.

Now, here I go
He's embarking on a journey of discovery and transformation, inspired by the creative energy around him.

It's started with a spark
Just like a fire, creativity often starts with a single spark of an idea that grows into something bigger and more substantial.

And burn into the dark
The fire and passion that he feels is like a light that shines through the darkness, illuminating his way forward as he explores his creative vision.

There is a river I've found
A metaphor for a new and undiscovered path that he's found, full of excitement, challenges, and opportunities.

Into the wild
The path he's chosen is unconventional and adventurous, full of surprises and unpredictable outcomes.

Under the ground
He's exploring a new and untapped level of creativity that has yet to be discovered by anyone else.

So, here I go
He's ready to take on the challenge and explore this new path, no matter how unknown or challenging it may be.

A button on a string
A metaphor for a tool or idea that he's discovered that can help him unlock his creativity, like a button that unlocks a door.

And I heard everything
He's discovered something new and exciting that has unlocked a world of possibilities and ideas that have never been explored before.

Oh, sweet ignition be my fuse
He's calling on this newfound creative energy to be the spark that ignites his transformation and takes him to places he's never been before.

You have no choice you have to choose
Transformation often requires commitment and sacrifice, and in this line, he's acknowledging that he's ready to take these actions to achieve his creative vision.

Bid farewell to yesterday
In order to move forward and create something new and exciting, he has to let go of the past, the familiar, and the safe, embracing the unknown and uncharted.

Say goodbye I'm on my way
He's leaving behind his old self and old life, moving towards a new and exciting future that he's creating for himself.

But in the end we all
Acknowledging that despite our differences and uniqueness, we all have something in common that ties us together and creates a shared history.

Come from what's come before
We all have a shared history and past that shapes who we are, and this is something that we need to acknowledge and embrace.

So, here I go
Once again, he's taking the first step towards a new and exciting future, embracing his past but also looking forward to his future.

I threw it all away because
He's acknowledging that in order to create something new, he has to let go of the past and the safe, which often requires a significant sacrifice.

I had to be what never was
Transformation often requires reinventing oneself, exploring aspects of oneself that have never been explored before, and taking risks that have never been taken before.

Been so hungry I could lie
He's been so hungry for a new and exciting creative vision, that he's willing to bend the truth, to himself or others, just to get there.

Took my word, I took your wine
In this line, he's acknowledging that he's willing to do whatever it takes to achieve his vision, even if it means taking risks or challenging social norms.

And held you in my bloody hands
Metaphorically, this line means taking responsibility for one's own mistakes or failures, and the casualties that may result from taking risks and challenging the norm.

These rattled bones and rubber bands
A metaphor for the unique and unconventional tools that he's using to achieve his vision, unconventional but effective.

Washed them in the muddy water
Acknowledging that transformation and creativity often require hard work, effort, and dirtying one's hands to get things done.

Looking for a dime and found a quarter
A metaphor for taking risks and exploring the unknown, in the hopes of discovering something meaningful and significant, finding more than he anticipated.

But you can't make me change my name
He's embracing his identity and who he is, and no one can take that away from him, even if he takes risks and makes mistakes.

They'll never make me change my name
He's acknowledging that others may challenge his identity or criticize him, but this won't change who he is or what he's created.

Pay no mind now ain't that's something
He's acknowledging that other people's opinions or criticism doesn't matter, that the transformation he's making is meaningful and significant.

Fuck it all I came from nothing
In this line, he's acknowledging that despite the challenges and struggles he's faced, despite coming from humble beginnings, he's still capable of creating something meaningful and significant.

I'm something from nothing
He's acknowledging that he came from nothing, but through hard work, vision, and creativity, he's transformed himself into something meaningful and significant.

You are my fuse
In this line, he's acknowledging that his inspiration and energy come from an external source, possibly collaborators or other creative individuals.

It goes oh, oh, oh
This line is likely designed to emphasize the energy, excitement, and passion that he's experiencing as he creates something new.

All rise
In this line, he may be calling on others to join him, to rise up and take risks, to transform themselves and create something meaningful.

No you can't make me change my name
Repeating this line emphasizes that the singer's identity cannot be taken away even with criticism or failure.

You'll never make me change my name
The certainty of this line emphasizes that no one can define him or take away his identity.

Pay no mind no wait that's something
The repetition of pointing out the fact that overcoming doubts is important in a creative process is emphasized in this line.

Fuck it all I came from nothing
The determination of the singer reiterates the point that transformation and creativity require a willingness to take risks, overcome adversity, and push forward regardless of the potential consequences.

I'm something
He's acknowledging his transformation, which has helped him go beyond the circumstances he was dealt and manifest something meaningful and significant.

From nothing
Acknowledging that his transformation occurred despite adverse circumstances he was dealt with being from a humble background.