wheels
Foo Fighters Lyrics
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I know what you're thinkin'
We were goin' down
I can feel the sinkin'
But then I came around
And everyone I've loved before
Flashed before my eyes
I looked into the sky
Well we all want something better than
We wish for something new
Well we all want something beautiful
I wish for something true
Been lookin' for a reason and
Something to lose
When the wheels come down (when the wheels come down)
When the wheels touch ground (when the wheels touch ground)
And you feel like it's all over
There's another round for you
When the wheels come down (when the wheels come down)
Now your head is spinnin'
Broken hearts will mend
This is our beginning
Comin' to an end
Well, you wanted something better man
You wished for something new
Well, you wanted something beautiful
Wished for something true
Been lookin' for a reason and
Something to lose
When the wheels come down (When the wheels come down)
When the wheels touch ground (When the wheels touch ground)
And you feel like it's all over
There's another round for you
When the wheels come down (When the wheels come down)
When the wheels come down (When the wheels come down)
When the wheels touch ground (When the wheels touch ground)
And you feel like it's all over
There's another round for you
When the wheels come down (When the wheels come down)
When the wheels come down (When the wheels come down)
When the wheels touch ground (When the wheels touch ground)
And you feel like it's all over
There's another round for you
When the wheels come down (When the wheels come down)
The lyrics to "Wheels" by the Foo Fighters offer a message of hope and perseverance. The song begins with an acknowledgement of difficulties, with Dave Grohl singing "We were goin' down, I can feel the sinkin'". However, the chorus offers a more optimistic outlook with the repeated line "When the wheels come down, and you feel like it's all over, there's another round for you." The song encourages listeners to push through tough times and find something to hold onto.
The second verse continues with this sentiment of seeking something better and more true. Grohl sings "Well, you wanted something better man, you wished for something new, well, you wanted something beautiful, wished for something true." The song suggests that while it may be difficult to find what you're looking for, it's important to keep looking and not give up.
Overall, "Wheels" is a song about resilience and the importance of carrying on even when things get tough. It's a reminder to keep searching for what makes life meaningful and to have hope for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
One, two, three, four
The song begins with a count-in, urging the listener to pay attention.
I know what you're thinkin'
The singer understands the listener's fears and doubts.
We were goin' down
The situation was not going well.
I can feel the sinkin'
The singer feels the weight of the impending failure.
But then I came around
The singer turns things around and finds hope.
And everyone I've loved before
Memories of past loves and experiences flood the singer's mind.
Flashed before my eyes
These memories quickly come and go, like a flash.
And nothin' mattered anymore
The singer realizes that the past is the past, and it's time to move on.
I looked into the sky
The singer looks for inspiration and guidance from the heavens.
Well we all want something better than
We all want to improve our situations or ourselves somehow.
We wish for something new
We hope that change might bring us closer to our goals.
Well we all want something beautiful
We want to experience things that bring us joy or beauty.
I wish for something true
The singer hopes for something real and authentic.
Been lookin' for a reason and
The singer has been searching for something, perhaps a purpose or motivation.
Something to lose
The singer acknowledges that life is not without risk and that losing something can be scary but necessary.
When the wheels come down (when the wheels come down)
The chorus refers to the moment of landing, when things become concrete and real.
When the wheels touch ground (when the wheels touch ground)
This line reiterates the moment of grounding, or when something becomes real and tangible.
And you feel like it's all over
Sometimes we may believe that we've reached the end of our journey or that all hope is lost.
There's another round for you
This line offers a glimmer of hope, reminding us that there is always another chance to try again.
Now your head is spinnin'
After going through a difficult experience, it's natural to feel overwhelmed and disoriented.
Broken hearts will mend
This line offers reassurance that even if you're hurting now, healing is possible.
This is our beginning
Every ending is also a new beginning, and it's up to us to make the most of it.
Comin' to an end
This line acknowledges that life is finite and that all good things must come to an end.
When the wheels come down (When the wheels come down)
The chorus repeats, emphasizing the importance of the moment of grounding.
When the wheels touch ground (When the wheels touch ground)
This line repeats, emphasizing the concreteness of the moment.
And you feel like it's all over
This line repeats, reminding us of the sense of finality that can sometimes accompany an ending.
There's another round for you
This line repeats, reinforcing the idea that there is always another chance to try again.
When the wheels come down (When the wheels come down)
The chorus repeats one last time, bringing the song full circle.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: DAVID ERIC GROHL, TAYLOR HAWKINS, NATE MENDEL, CHRIS SHIFLETT
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Lyrics
One, two, three, four
I know what you're thinkin'
We were goin' down
I can feel the sinkin'
But then I came around
And everyone I've loved before
Flashed before my eyes
And nothin' mattered anymore
I looked into the sky
Well we all want something better than
We wish for something new
Well we all want something beautiful
I wish for something true
Been lookin' for a reason and
Something to lose
When the wheels come down (when the wheels come down)
When the wheels touch ground (when the wheels touch ground)
And you feel like it's all over
There's another round for you
When the wheels come down (when the wheels come down)
Now your head is spinnin'
Broken hearts will mend
This is our beginning
Comin' to an end
Well, you wanted something better man
You wished for something new
Well, you wanted something beautiful
Wished for something true
Been lookin' for a reason and
Something to lose
When the wheels come down (When the wheels come down)
When the wheels touch ground (When the wheels touch ground)
And you feel like it's all over
There's another round for you
When the wheels come down (When the wheels come down)
When the wheels come down (When the wheels come down)
When the wheels touch ground (When the wheels touch ground)
And you feel like it's all over
There's another round for you
When the wheels come down (When the wheels come down)
When the wheels come down (When the wheels come down)
When the wheels touch ground (When the wheels touch ground)
And you feel like it's all over
There's another round for you
When the wheels come down (When the wheels come down)
@cookiemonster387
Everyone I've loved before
Flashed before my eyes
And nothin' mattered anymore
I looked into the sky
Well I wanted something better man
I wished for something new
And I wanted something beautiful
And wish for something true
Been lookin' for a reason man
Something to lose.
@anrudo
One, two, three, four
I know what you're thinking
We were going down
I can feel the sinking
But then I came around
And everyone I've loved before
Flashed before my eyes
And nothing mattered anymore
I looked into the sky
Well I wanted something better man
I wished for something new
And I wanted something beautiful
And wish for something true
Been looking for a reason man
Something to lose
When the wheels come down (When the wheels come down)
When the wheels touch ground (When the wheels touch ground)
And you feel like it's all over
There's another round for you
When the wheels come down (When the wheels come down)
Know your head is spinning
Broken hearts will mend
This is our beginning
Coming to an end
Well you wanted something better man
You wished for something new
Well you wanted something beautiful
You wished for something true
Been looking for a reason man
Something to lose
When the wheels come down (When the wheels come down)
When the wheels touch ground (When the wheels touch ground (When the wheels touch ground)
And you feel like it's all over
There's another round for you
When the wheels come down (When the wheels come down)
When the wheels come down (When the wheels come down)
When the wheels touch ground (When the wheels touch ground (When the wheels touch ground)
And you feel like it's all over
There's another round for you
When the wheels come down (When the wheels come down)
When the wheels come down (When the wheels come down)
When the wheels touch ground (When the wheels touch ground (When the wheels touch ground)
And you feel like it's all over
There's another round for you
When the wheels come down (When the wheels come down)
@lyndonbull3581
Brilliant song. I work in aircraft maintenance. Whenever we test the landing gear I like to play this on our stereo, awesome
@METTI1986LA
And sing Learn to fly to the pilot 😉
@cassiodiscini5248
Nice man!! This song is also good to play in the drums!! Save the rock!!
@leebomberbidwell2289
It's not about that
@victorluisvelizllerena1651
@METTI1986LA as mi
@Xero-Xmask
@Cassio Discini that’s what I do
@andreluizgazzaneo1324
Devastado com a partida do saudoso Taylor Hawkins! Baterista completo! Sentimentos à família, ao Foo Fighters, minha banda predileta! Vá em paz fera!
@leobaumgartner7254
Was there in the 90's listening to Foo Fighters with my brothers. It's 30 years later, and we're still rocking. How time flies. Thank you for this beautiful melody Foo Fighters...🍻✌️
@skriplolz7654
Easily one of the best songs in this century, hands down.
@lyndonbull3581
In another case, this song has a real message, we have all experienced that moment in our lives when reality hits, this song encapsulates that moment perfectly.