Wheels
•Foo Fighters Lyrics

One, two, three, four
The song starts with a basic count-in of the instruments to begin playing

I know what you're thinkin'
The singer recognizes the listener's thought process

We were goin' down
The situation was deteriorating

I can feel the sinkin'
The artist has an emotional sense of the situation getting worse

But then I came around
The artist has found a way to turn the situation around

And everyone I've loved before
The singer thinks about their past relationships

Flashed before my eyes
The memories of past relationships come to mind vividly

And nothin' mattered anymore
The current situation has made the past love experiences irrelevant

I looked into the sky
The artist gains a new perspective on life

Well we all want something better than
There is a universal desire for improvement

We wish for something new
People want change and freshness in their lives

Well we all want something beautiful
People seek beauty and positivity

I wish for something true
The singer wants authenticity and sincerity

Been lookin' for a reason and
The singer has been on a search for motivation

Something to lose
The singer desires something worthwhile to strive for

When the wheels come down (when the wheels come down)
The anticipation of a significant event is building up

When the wheels touch ground (when the wheels touch ground)
The moment of arrival and resolution is near

And you feel like it's all over
The listener thinks the situation is hopeless

There's another round for you
The singer implies that there is hope for a fresh start

Now your head is spinnin'
The listener is overwhelmed with the situation

Broken hearts will mend
The artist suggests that emotional pain can heal

This is our beginning
A new chapter is starting

Comin' to an end
The current situation is reaching a conclusion

Well, you wanted something better man
The artist addresses the listener's desire for improvement

You wished for something new
The listener has a craving for novelty

Well, you wanted something beautiful
The listener seeks something that is pleasant to experience

Wished for something true
The listener desires genuineness and honesty

When the wheels come down (When the wheels come down)
The idea of an imminent resolution is repeated

When the wheels touch ground (When the wheels touch ground)
The end of the situation is close at hand

And you feel like it's all over
The listener still thinks the situation is hopeless

There's another round for you
The singer assures the listener that there is something better waiting

When the wheels come down (When the wheels come down)
The idea of a resolution is repeated again

When the wheels touch ground (When the wheels touch ground)
The situation is close to ending

And you feel like it's all over
The listener still doubts there is hope for the situation

There's another round for you
The singer insists that there is a chance for improvement

When the wheels come down (When the wheels come down)
The song ends with the repeated idea of a resolution

When the wheels touch ground (When the wheels touch ground)
The end of the situation is emphasized again

And you feel like it's all over
The song acknowledges the listener's feelings of despair

There's another round for you
The song gives a final message of hope to the listener