wheels
♫ Foo Fighters Lyrics

One, two, three, four
The song is starting with a count off like a band getting ready to play a live show.

I know what you're thinkin'
The singer is aware of his audience's expectations and fears.

We were goin' down
The situation was getting worse.

I can feel the sinkin'
The singer is experiencing a sense of impending doom.

But then I came around
The singer was able to pull himself together and gain a new perspective on the situation.

And everyone I've loved before
Memories are flashing before the singer's eyes, reminding him of his past.

Flashed before my eyes
The memories were so vivid that it was as if they were happening again.

And nothin' mattered anymore
The singer realized that his worries and fears were insignificant compared to the bigger picture.

I looked into the sky
The singer is seeking guidance and perspective from the universe.

Well we all want something better than
Everyone has aspirations for something greater than their current situation.

We wish for something new
Sometimes, we desire a complete change, rather than incremental improvements.

Well we all want something beautiful
Beauty is still important, even in the face of difficult circumstances.

I wish for something true
The singer desires something that is real, genuine, and honest.

Been lookin' for a reason and
The singer has been searching for motivation and purpose.

Something to lose
The singer is willing to risk something meaningful in pursuit of his desires.

When the wheels come down (when the wheels come down)
The phrase 'when the wheels come down' is repeated like a mantra, representing a point of transition.

When the wheels touch ground (when the wheels touch ground)
The wheels touching the ground is a metaphor for reaching a new, stable state.

And you feel like it's all over
When things seem hopeless and bleak.

There's another round for you
However, there is always another opportunity to try again, persevere, and improve.

Now your head is spinnin'
The situation is causing disorientation and confusion.

Broken hearts will mend
Heartbreak is a natural part of life, but eventually, the pain will heal and the heart will be whole again.

This is our beginning
This current situation represents a new start, a chance to begin again.

Comin' to an end
But everything eventually ends, including this new beginning.

Well, you wanted something better man
The singer is addressing someone who had their own desires and aspirations.

Been lookin' for a reason and
The search for meaning and purpose is a universal human experience.

When the wheels come down (When the wheels come down)
The repetition of the phrase again emphasizes the idea of reaching a point of transition.

When the wheels touch ground (When the wheels touch ground)
The wheels touching the ground is once again a metaphor for finding stability.