These Days
♫ Foo Fighters Lyrics
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One of these days, your heart will stop and play it's final beat
One of these days, the clocks will stop and time won't mean a thing
One of these days, their bombs will drop and silence everything
But it's alright, yeah it's alright, said it's alright
Easy for you to say
Your pride has never been stolen
Not yet, not yet, one of these days
I bet your heart 'll be broken
I bet your pride 'll be stolen
I'll bet, I'll bet, I'll bet, I'll bet
One of these days, one of these days
One of these days, your eyes will close and pain will disappear
One of these days, you will forget to hope and learn to fear
But it's alright, yeah it's alright, said it's alright
Easy for you to say
Your heart has never been broken
Your pride has never been stolen
Not yet, not yet, one of these days
I bet your heart 'll be broken
I bet your pride 'll be stolen
I'll bet, I'll bet, I'll bet, I'll bet
One of these days, one of these days
But it's alright, yeah it's alright, said it's alright
Yeah it's alright
Don't say it's alright, don't say it's alright
Don't say it's alright
One of these days your heart will stop and play it's final beat
But it's alright, easy for you to say
Your heart has never been broken
Your pride has never been stolen
Not yet, not yet, one of these days
I bet your heart will be broken
I bet your pride will be stolen
I'll bet, I'll bet, I'll bet, I'll bet
One of these days
One of these days
One of these days
The song These Days by the Foo Fighters appears to be a reflection on mortality and the inevitability of death. The lyrics describe the various ways that death can come to a person, from the ground dropping out from beneath their feet to bombs dropping from the sky. The repetition of the phrase "one of these days" serves to emphasize that death is always looming, and that no one can escape it.
The second half of the song shifts focus to the idea of loss and heartbreak. The singer acknowledges that while it may be easy for some people to say that everything will be alright, they have likely not experienced the pain of having their heart broken or their pride stolen. The final lines of the song return to the opening theme of death, emphasizing that no matter how much we might try to deny or ignore it, our time on earth will inevitably come to an end.
In summary, These Days by the Foo Fighters is a meditation on the fleeting nature of life and the inevitability of death, with a focus on the emotional pain that can come from loss and heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
One of these days, the ground will drop out from beneath your feet
Someday, things will change unexpectedly, and your world will be turned upside down.
One of these days, your heart will stop and play it's final beat
Eventually, everyone will pass away, and life as we know it will end.
One of these days, the clocks will stop and time won't mean a thing
At some point, time will cease to have any importance, and the usual markers of hours and days will no longer matter.
One of these days, their bombs will drop and silence everything
There may come a time when war or other catastrophic events happen, and everything will be destroyed or silenced.
But it's alright, yeah it's alright, said it's alright
Despite these uncertainties, the singer is trying to stay positive and reassure themselves that everything will be alright.
Easy for you to say
However, the singer acknowledges that it's easier said than done to remain optimistic in the face of such unpredictable events.
Your heart has never been broken
The singer is addressing someone who has led a less tumultuous life and may not understand the gravity of these potential situations.
Your pride has never been stolen
This person may not have experienced the same kind of loss or betrayal that would make it more difficult to keep hope alive.
Not yet, not yet, one of these days
The singer predicts that this person will likely face similar hardships in the future.
I bet your heart 'll be broken
The artist is betting that this person's heart will eventually be broken.
I bet your pride 'll be stolen
They're also betting that this person's pride will be taken away at some point.
But it's alright, yeah it's alright, said it's alright
Despite this prediction, the singer maintains that things will be alright in the end.
Don't say it's alright, don't say it's alright
However, they caution against assuming that everything is always alright, since this type of thinking can ignore the reality of pain and loss.
One of these days your heart will stop and play it's final beat
The song ends with a reminder that, despite any struggles we face in life, death is ultimately the one certainty we will all face, and it's important to make peace with this idea.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: DAVID ERIC GROHL, TAYLOR HAWKINS, CHRISTOPHER A. SHIFLETT, NATE MENDEL, PAT SMEAR
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@hummus-ux9ct
Rest in Peace Taylor. Foo Fighters won't be the same without you. Your genius work on the drums cannot be replaced.
@JN-rf2tg
One of these days
@kratomkris1479
I'm sure we're all here today. I'll be cranking them up all day
@KOOTIES510
Bro I found out later on after work that he’s gone this song really hits the feels for sure
@JamisonGallagher
Foo Fighters more than likely won't exist without him. They were the Zeppelin of our generation. I wouldn't be surprised if they disband. Taylor was a fucking staple.
@CaRoJoNesable
So well said!! Sad News Just unbelievable.. It’s one of these days.it’s not ALRIGHT.Heart is broken. RIP legend!!
the lyrics & video are just insane. Like they knew something was coming?
@tleeg74
Dave is one of the coolest fuckers on the planet.
@tleeg74
...so is Taylor.
@omgnoob89
+tleeg74 So are Pat, Nate and Chris.
@tleeg74
+omgnoob89 very true