Walking After You
Foo Fighters Lyrics


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Tonight, I'm tangled in my blanket of clouds
Dreaming aloud

Things just won't do without you, matter of fact
Oh-whoa-oh-oh
I'm on your back
I'm on your back
Oh-whoa-oh-oh
I'm on your back

If you walk out on me
I'm walking after you
If you walk out on me
I'm walking after you

If you'd accept surrender, give up some more
Weren't you adored?

I cannot be without you, matter of fact
Oh-whoa-oh-oh
I'm on your back
I'm on your back
Oh-whoa-oh-oh
I'm on your back

If you walk out on me
I'm walking after you
If you walk out on me
I'm walking after you

Another heart is cracked
In two
I'm on your back, ooh-ooh-ooh

I cannot be without you, matter of fact
Oh-whoa-oh-oh
I'm on your back

If you walk out on me
I'm walking after you
If you walk out on me
I'm walking after you
If you walk out on me
I'm walking after you

Another heart is cracked
In two




I'm on your back, ooh-oh-oh
Ooh-oh-oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Foo Fighters' "Walking After You" touch on the themes of love, obsession, and desperation. The first verse creates a dreamy atmosphere with the singer imagining himself tangled up in a blanket of clouds and dreaming aloud. The second verse is where the desperation kicks in as the singer expresses that things just won't do without the object of his affection. He feels a sense of dependency and attachment to this person, hence the repetition of "I'm on your back". The chorus reveals the extent of his devotion and desperation by stating that if the person walks out on him, he will be walking after them.


The third verse has a hint of bitterness as the singer asks the person to give up some more and suggests that they were adored at one point but now seem less willing to commit. However, his need for this person remains unbroken, and he repeats "I'm on your back" once again. The bridge of the song introduces the idea that another heart besides his own has been cracked in two, implying that there is more to the story than just his own desperate love.


Overall, "Walking After You" portrays the intense desire to hold onto someone who may not reciprocate the feelings. It highlights the painful truth that some people become so integral to our lives that we find ourselves unable to let go, even if it leads to our own suffering.


Line by Line Meaning

Tonight, I'm tangled in my blanket of clouds Dreaming aloud
I’m wrapped up in a cloud of thoughts and letting my mind wander.


Things just won't do without you, matter of fact Oh-whoa-oh-oh I'm on your back I'm on your back Oh-whoa-oh-oh I'm on your back
I need you around all the time, and I’m constantly thinking about you.


If you walk out on me I'm walking after you If you walk out on me I'm walking after you
I can’t bear to be without you, so I’ll follow you wherever you go.


If you'd accept surrender, give up some more Weren't you adored?
If you could only let your guard down and give our relationship a chance, you’d see how much I truly care about you.


Another heart is cracked In two I'm on your back, ooh-ooh-ooh
I’m not the only one who’s been hurt by you leaving – others have been affected too.


I cannot be without you, matter of fact Oh-whoa-oh-oh I'm on your back
As much as I hate to admit it, I’m completely dependent on you and can’t imagine life without you.


If you walk out on me I'm walking after you If you walk out on me I'm walking after you If you walk out on me I'm walking after you
No matter how many times you leave, I’ll always follow in your footsteps.


Another heart is cracked In two I'm on your back, ooh-oh-oh Ooh-oh-oh
The pain of losing you is affecting more than just me – it’s causing heartache for others as well.




Lyrics Š Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: David Grohl

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@transmorpherz

Tonight I'm tangled in my blanket of clouds
Dreaming aloud
Things just won't do without you
Matter of fact
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
I'm on your back
I'm on your back
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
I'm on your back
If you walk out on me
I'm walking after you
If you walk out on me
I'm walking after you
If you'd accept surrender
I'll give up some more
Weren't you adored?
I cannot be without you
Matter of fact
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
I'm on your back
I'm on your back
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
I'm on your back
If you walk out on me
I'm walking after you
If you walk out on me
I'm walking after you
Another heart is cracked in two
I'm on your back, ooh
I cannot be without you
Matter of fact
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
I'm on your back
If you walk out on me
I'm walking after you
If you walk out on me
I'm walking after you
If you walk out on me
I'm walking after you
Another heart is cracked in two
I'm on your back, ooh



@splendidstud

Tonight I'm tangled in my blanket of clouds
Dreaming aloud
Things just won't do without you, matter of fact
Oh oh ooh
I'm on your back
I'm on your back
Oh oh ooh
I'm on your back
If you'd accept surrender, I'll give up some more
Weren't you adored
I cannot be without you, matter of fact
Oh oh ooh
I'm on your back
If you walk out on me
I'm walking after you
If you walk out on me
I'm walking after you
Another heart is cracked in two
I'm on your back
I cannot be without you, matter of fact
Oh oh ooh
I'm on your back
I'm on your back
Oh oh ooh
I'm on your back
If you walk out on me
I'm walking after you
If you walk out on me
I'm walking after you
If you walk out on me
I'm walking after you



@leobullock3859

My girlfriend use to think this was called I'm on your back......

She loved this song either way....

I now cry every single time I hear it.....because she passed away last year.....

My heart is cracked in two and she was adored

I can't even walk after her to get her back....



All comments from YouTube:

@DrumsTheWord

As a drummer, I want you all to know just how clean and crafted the drums are on this song. They are perfect.

@DrumsTheWord

Just listen to those hi-hat steps teasing beats 3 and 4. Class!

@dexterreyes9372

Drummers know. Subtle. As a drummer before, these are things I need to clean.

@wakid24

You should be intreduced to Gavin Harrison then. 👍

@rakizuhair2305

I heard Dave plays drum at all songs in colour of the shape album, including monkey wrench, everlong, my hero, & walking after you

@rjking8986

Taylor Hawkins ofcourse 🤟🏼

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@powerball1

This song is over 25 years old and still gets played often and has people weeping and still commenting. Obviously a classic and will be forever remembered 🤟🏼 stay strong foo fighters

@FearofMusiK

My 11 year old cat passed away last sunday. This was the song (this exactly version) I had in my head during her last hours, for sure influenced by having purchased the 7" vinyl the day before. Now this song is her for me. Love you Pepi.

@PeteFiftyeight

😿😿😿

@billhyler9918

❤ SO SORRY U LOSED UR PEPI😢

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