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Saint Cecilia
Foo Fighters Lyrics


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There ain't no secrets anymore
My name's been hanging on the hook outside your door
Just an old eyesore

I got this feeling, I can't keep it down anymore
Bring me some healing
Saint Cecilia, carry me home to your house of broken bones

You're out of sight, I'm out of mind
Been sitting watch your pictures drying on the line
Just a game of mine

I got this feeling, I can't keep it down anymore
Bring me some healing
Saint Cecilia, carry me home to your house of broken bones

I know no matter what I say
Days will come and go
No matter what I say
Nothing's set in stone
No matter what I say
Days go by

I know no matter what I say
Days will come and go
No matter what I say
Nothing's set in stone
No matter what I say
Days go by

I got this feeling, I can't keep it down anymore
Bring me some healing
Saint Cecilia, carry me home to your house of broken bones

I know no matter what I say
Days will come and go
No matter what I say
Nothing's set in stone
No matter what I say
Days go by

I know no matter what I say
Days will come and go
No matter what I say
Nothing's set in stone
No matter what I say
Days go by

I know no matter what I say (Saint Cecilia)
Days will come and go
No matter what I say
Nothing's set in stone
No matter what I say
Days go by

I know no matter what I say (Saint Cecilia)
Days will come and go
No matter what I say (Saint Cecilia)
Nothing's set in stone
No matter what I say
Days go by

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Saint Cecilia by Foo Fighters express a longing for comfort and solace in the midst of uncertainty and change. The singer admits that secrets no longer exist, and that their name is hanging outside of someone's door like an old eyesore. They confess that they are struggling to keep feelings inside any longer, and seek healing from Saint Cecilia, whom they ask to carry them home to a "house of broken bones". The repetition of the phrase "no matter what I say" emphasizes the singer's acknowledgement of the transience of life and the lack of control they have over it.


The house of broken bones can be interpreted as a sanctuary, where all imperfections and pain can be acknowledged and healed. Saint Cecilia is the patron saint of music, and her name is often used to refer to creative spaces and musical inspiration. The singer may be seeking refuge in music as a means of healing and finding a sense of belonging. The line "nothing's set in stone" suggests that the singer recognizes the fluidity of time and the inevitability of change.


Line by Line Meaning

There ain't no secrets anymore
There are no secrets left between us


My name's been hanging on the hook outside your door
You have been keeping my name around, but not letting me in


Just an old eyesore
I have become nothing but a reminder of something unpleasant


I got this feeling, I can't keep it down anymore
I have a strong urge that I cannot suppress any longer


Bring me some healing
I need something to help me feel better


Saint Cecilia, carry me home to your house of broken bones
I am asking for the help of Saint Cecilia to bring me to a place of healing and recovery


You're out of sight, I'm out of mind
When I don't see you, I don't think about you


Been sitting watch your pictures drying on the line
I have been looking at your pictures hanging up to dry


Just a game of mine
It's just one of my silly habits


I know no matter what I say
Regardless of what I say


Days will come and go
Time will continue to pass


Nothing's set in stone
Things are not set in a way that cannot be changed


Days go by
Time keeps moving forward


I know no matter what I say (Saint Cecilia)
I understand that my words alone cannot change things, even with the help of Saint Cecilia




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: David Eric Grohl, Georg Ruthenberg, Nate Mendel, Christopher Shifflett, Oliver Hawkins

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@maximus215

There ain't no secrets anymore
My name's been hanging on the hook outside your door
Just an old eyesore
I got this feelin', I can't keep it down anymore
Bring me some healing, Saint Cecilia
Carry me home
To your house of broken bones
You're out of sight, I'm out of mind
Been sitting, watch your pictures drying on the line
Just a game of mine
I got this feelin'
I can't keep it down anymore
Bring me some healing, Saint Cecilia
Carry me home to your house
Of broken bones
I know no matter what I say
Days will come and go
No matter what I say
Nothing's set in stone
No matter what I say
Days go by
I know no matter what I say
Days will come and go
No matter what I say
Nothing's set in stone
No matter what I say
Days go by
I got this feeling, I can't keep it down anymore
Bring me some healing, Saint Cecilia
Carry me home
To your house of broken bones
I know no matter what I say
Days will come and go
No matter what I say
Nothing's set in stone
No matter what I say
Days go by
I know no matter what I say
Days will come and go
No matter what I say
Nothing's set in stone
No matter what I say
Days go by
I know no matter what I say (Saint Cecilia)
Days will come and go
No matter what I say (Saint Cecilia)
Nothing's set in stone
No matter what I say
Days go by
I know no matter what I say (Saint Cecilia)
Days will come and go
No matter what I say (Saint Cecilia)
Nothing's set in stone
No matter what I say
Days go by
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Dave Grohl / Taylor Hawkins / Nate Mendel / Pat Smear / Chris Shiflett
Saint Cecilia lyrics © Flying Earform Music, I Love The Punk Rock Music, Ruthensmear Music



All comments from YouTube:

@twinangel7615

RIP Taylor such a talent gone too soon!! 💔

@kevinsnyder8448

Dont worry ya'll . As the say'n goes "Only the good die Young."Trust and belive God has them all up there with him and he and they are all having fun and handle'n the responsibilty of time.! Even if its in and out of a bottle. Jim C is there too! and the 27 club . Cobain joplin you watch and see. Even Layne Staley. Just cherish what they all contrubuted and left us with to carry on until its our / your / my time .PEACE!

@ceciliasatori917

❤❤❤❤I miss you Taylor!!!!!!!😢

@4gunner

St. Cecilia, the patroness of musicians. Great song!

@silviazac9698

madmiles my birthday!

@MrRiel66

It's funny ok so Saint Cecilia is the patron Saint of musicians and the day to celebrate her is November 22 which is when they released this so good on you Foo Fighters for the great attention to detail

@JadenPizzifred

Thats why they released it then

@karolinaj539

I figured it out today, talking about this celebration 😇 I realised that I obviously know example of using reference to it ;) I wanted to share it here - You were faster!

@helenemcgreevy9556

Confermation is a sacrament and should be celebrated! I know chosing a confermation name gives you guidance and isnt taken lightly. Don't hide your light under a bushal basket and let your light shine!

@ceciliam865

Hey! Not funny. Is obviously. They know! Read about it

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