Rope
Foo Fighters(푸 파이터스) Lyrics
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Been cheating gravity and waiting on the fall
How did this come over me, I thought I was above it all
Our hopes gone up in smoke, swallow your crown
Choke, on a kiss, I thought I'd save my breath for you
Choke, on a kiss, I thought I'd save my breath for you
Give me some rope I'm coming loose, I'm pulling for you now
Give me some rope I'm coming, out of my head, into the clear when you, go,
I, go, noose
These premonitions got me crying up a storm
Leave your condition, this position does no harm
Choke, on a kiss, I thought I'd save my breath for you
Choke, on a kiss, I thought I'd save my breath for you
Give me some rope I'm coming loose, I'm hanging on you
Give me some rope I'm coming loose, I'm pulling for you now
Give me some rope I'm coming, out of my head, into the clear when you, go,
I, go, noose
Give me some rope I'm coming loose, I'm hanging on you
Give me some rope I'm coming loose, I'm pulling for you now
Give me some hope I'm coming through, I'm coming out, yeah
Give me some rope, I'm coming out of my head, into the clear when you go,
I go, go
The lyrics to "Rope" by Foo Fighters explore themes of indecision, obsession, and the desire to be saved. The song is about someone who feels trapped and is struggling to make a decision, but is also afraid of the consequences of their choices. The vocalist describes feeling like they are climbing up a wall due to their indecision and obsession, and even though they are cheating gravity, they are still waiting for the inevitable fall.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the desire for someone to give the vocalist "some rope" to come loose and pull for them. The repetition of this phrase throughout the song highlights a sense of desperation and hoping for a way out. The repeated lyrics "choke on a kiss" and "save my breath for you" further emphasize this feeling of suffocation and longing for salvation.
Overall, "Rope" is a song about feeling trapped, but also about the hope and desire for a way out. The lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to take risks and make bold moves to achieve freedom, even if it means being vulnerable and taking a fall.
Line by Line Meaning
This indecision got me climbing up the wall
My indecisiveness has driven me to feel overwhelmed, restless, and stuck.
Been cheating gravity and waiting on the fall
I've been defying the laws of physics and anticipating the inevitable crash.
How did this come over me, I thought I was above it all
I'm surprised that I've been affected by this situation since I thought I was immune to it.
Our hopes gone up in smoke, swallow your crown
Our aspirations have fizzled out, accept the loss and move on.
Choke, on a kiss, I thought I'd save my breath for you
I'm suffocating from kissing you since I reserved my breath for you.
Give me some rope I'm coming loose, I'm hanging on you
I need some space, I'm getting detached, and I'm relying on you for support.
Give me some rope I'm coming loose, I'm pulling for you now
Allow me some distance, I'm freeing myself from clinging to you, and I'm trying to help you now.
Give me some rope I'm coming, out of my head, into the clear when you, go,
I, go, noose
I'm asking for someone to give me some space when they leave since that's the only way I can clear my head and release my emotions.
These premonitions got me crying up a storm
My intuition and gut feelings have overwhelmed me to the point of crying excessively.
Leave your condition, this position does no harm
Forget your situation, there's no harm in changing it.
Give me some hope I'm coming through, I'm coming out, yeah
Provide me some reassurance, I'm overcoming adversity, and I'm emerging from it.
Give me some rope, I'm coming out of my head, into the clear when you go, I go, go
Expect me to need some space when you leave since coming out of my head is the only way for me to achieve clarity.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: DAVID ERIC GROHL, THOMAS STEVEN HAWKINS, NATE MENDEL, CHRISTOPHER A SHIFLETT, PAT SMEAR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Cinghiale_grasso
This is the most "Foo Fighters Song" of Foo Fighters.
@ErnestoStaccolanana
totally agree
@apunahasapeemapetilon5420
This is the most "Foo Fighters album" of Foo Fighters
@aja5933
Yes it is very foo fightery
@DashaAntonova548
Very true
@renytaagustin9290
Agree, this is the most groovy song in this album..
@paulh7589
I like how the Foo Fighters build up musical tension and then release it. It is so damn satisfying to listen to. With many of their songs I feel like I am taking my last breath, and then BOOM! I can fill my lungs again (musically speaking). Do I make sense or am I nuts?
@rpskaza
I love all their songs and I’m trying to figure out exactly why. I think I might be a bit bipolar and that’s why I like that build up and release! 😆
@adaptivelearner6162
No they did that on
Everlong as well.
@Grohl85
Nah you make perfect sense!