Prior to the release of Foo Fighters' 1995 debut album Foo Fighters, which featured Grohl as the only official member, Grohl recruited bassist Nate Mendel and drummer William Goldsmith, both formerly of Sunny Day Real Estate, as well as Nirvana touring guitarist Pat Smear. The band began with performances in Portland, Oregon. Goldsmith quit during the recording of their second album, The Colour and the Shape (1997); most of the drum parts were re-recorded by Grohl. Smear departed soon afterward but appeared as a guest with the band frequently from 2005; he rejoined in 2010.
Smear and Goldsmith were replaced by Franz Stahl and Taylor Hawkins; Stahl was fired before the recording of the group's third album, There Is Nothing Left to Lose (1999). The band briefly continued as a trio until Chris Shiflett joined on guitar after the completion of There Is Nothing Left to Lose. Foo Fighters released their fourth album, One by One, in 2002. It was followed with the two-disc In Your Honor (2005), which was split between acoustic songs and heavier material. Foo Fighters released their sixth album, Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace, in 2007.
For Foo Fighters' seventh studio album, Wasting Light (2011), produced by Butch Vig, Smear returned as a full member. Sonic Highways (2014) was released as the soundtrack to the television miniseries directed by Grohl. Concrete and Gold (2017) was the second Foo Fighters album to reach number one in the United States and their first studio album to feature longtime session and touring keyboardist Rami Jaffee as a full member. The band's tenth album, Medicine at Midnight (2021), was the last to feature Hawkins, who died in March 2022.
Produced by Greg Kurstin and Foo Fighters, "But Here We Are" (the band's 11th) would release on June 2nd, 2023.
On May 21, 2023, some days before the album's release, Foo Fighters would officially announce that Josh Freese would be the new drummer.
Over the course of their career, Foo Fighters have won 15 Grammy Awards, including Best Rock Album five times, making them among the most successful rock acts in Grammy history. In 2021, the band was announced as recipients of the first-ever "Global Icon" award at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021, their first year of eligibility.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foo_Fighters
Studio albums
Foo Fighters (1995)
The Colour and the Shape (1997)
There Is Nothing Left to Lose (1999)
One by One (2002)
In Your Honor (2005)
Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace (2007)
Wasting Light (2011)
Sonic Highways (2014)
Concrete and Gold (2017)
Medicine at Midnight (2021)
But Here We Are (2023)
Band on the Run
Foo Fighters Lyrics
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Sent inside for ever
Never seeing no one, nice again,
Like you, mama
You, mama... you...
If I ever get out of here
Thought of giving it all away.
All I need is a pint a day
If I ever get out of here
(If I ever get out of here)
Well the rain exploded with a mighty crash
As we fell into the sun
And the first one said to the second one there
I hope you're having fun.
Band on the run; band on the run
And the jailer man, and sailor Sam,
Were searching everyone
For the Band on the run...
Band on the run [x3]
Well, the undertaker drew a heavy sigh
Seeing no one else had come
And the bell was ringing in the village square
For the rabbits on the run,
Band on the run; band on the run
And the jailer man, and sailor Sam,
Were searching everyone
For the Band on the run...
Band on the run [x3]
Band on the run [x4]
Well the night was failing
As the desert world began to settle down
In the town they're searching for us everywhere
But the never will be found
Band on the run; band on the run
And the country judge, who held a grudge
Will search for ever more.
For the Band on the run
Band on the run [x7]
The lyrics of "Band on the Run" by Foo Fighters are about the desire for freedom from confinement and the consequences of running away from societal expectations. The singer describes feeling trapped and isolated within four walls, never seeing anyone nice again like their mother. However, he holds onto the hope of one day escaping and giving everything away to charity, suggesting that material possessions and societal norms hold no value to him.
The chorus of "Band on the Run" describes a group of people on the run, being chased by law enforcement and authority figures. The lyrics "the jailer man and sailor Sam were searching everyone for the band on the run" suggest that the group is being pursued for breaking the law. The chaotic imagery of "the rain exploding with a mighty crash as we fell into the sun" and "the undertaker drew a heavy sigh seeing no one else had come" further depict the desperation and intensity of the situation.
Overall, "Band on the Run" is a commentary on societal constraints and the desire for freedom, even if it means breaking the law and being constantly pursued. The chorus suggests that the consequences of running away may be severe, but the desire for escape is worth the risk.
Line by Line Meaning
Stuck inside these four walls
Trapped and isolated inside of a confined space
Sent inside for ever
Forced to remain in this situation permanently
Never seeing no one, nice again,
Unable to connect with others in a positive way
Like you, mama
Longing to be around a maternal figure for comfort
You, mama... you...
Emphasizing the importance of the maternal figure
If I ever get out of here
Expressing desperate hope for escape from current circumstances
Thought of giving it all away.
Considering completely abandoning possessions and current life
To a registered charity
Donating everything to a legitimate organization
All I need is a pint a day
Desire for substance abuse to cope with despair
(If I ever get out of here)
Reiterating hope for escape
Well the rain exploded with a mighty crash
Dramatic description of nature's power
As we fell into the sun
Contrasting the explosive downpour with the hope of soaring into a bright future
And the first one said to the second one there
Two characters communicate in midst of chaos
I hope you're having fun.
Sardonic comment on the absurdity of the situation
Band on the run; band on the run
Chorus emphasizing the central theme of escaping confinement
And the jailer man, and sailor Sam,
Individuals who would prevent escape
Were searching everyone
Exhaustive effort to find those who seek freedom
For the Band on the run...
Continuation of emphasis on escaping
Well, the undertaker drew a heavy sigh
Symbolic of the idea that all is lost
Seeing no one else had come
Hopelessness and abject failure
And the bell was ringing in the village square
Signaling danger or doom
For the rabbits on the run,
Metaphor for those who are desperate and seek escape
Band on the run; band on the run
Repetition of chorus and motif of escape
And the jailer man, and sailor Sam,
Obstacles in the way of escape
Were searching everyone
Leaves no stone unturned in pursuit of those seeking freedom
For the Band on the run...
Repetitive, seemingly endless chase
Well the night was failing
Darkness and hopelessness
As the desert world began to settle down
As the world outside calmed, those trying to escape must continue on the run
In the town they're searching for us everywhere
The search for escapees is all-encompassing
But the never will be found
Those who seek escape thrive on hope and continue to evade capture
And the country judge, who held a grudge
Powerful figure motivated by personal vendetta
Will search for ever more.
Endless, futile pursuit
For the Band on the run
Reiteration of the central theme of desperate escape
Band on the run [x7]
Final repetition of the chorus and the endless search for freedom
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LYRICS
Stuck inside these four walls
Sent inside forever
Never seeing no one
Nice again like you
Mama you, mama you
If I ever get out of here
Thought of giving it all away
To a registered charity
All I need is a pint a day
If I ever get outta here
If we ever get outta of here
Well, the rain exploded with a mighty crash
As we fell into the sun
And the first one said to the second one there
I hope you're having fun
Band on the run, band on the run
And the jailer man and sailor Sam
Were searching every one
For the band on the run
Band on the run
For the band on the run
Band on the run
Well, the undertaker drew a heavy sigh
Seeing no one else had come
And a bell was ringing in the village square
For the rabbits on the run
Band on the run
Band on the run
And the jailer man and sailor Sam
Were searching every one
For the band on the run
Band on the run
Yeah, the band on the run
The band on the run
Band on the run, hey
Band on the run
Well, the night was falling as the desert world
Began to settle down
In the town they're searching for us everywhere
But we never will be found
Band on the run
Band on the run
And the county judge who held a grudge
Will search for evermore
For the band on the run
The band on the run
Band on the run, yeah
Band on the run, yeah
@ecurewitz
one of the greatest rocks stars of all time doing a cover of a song by one of the greatest rock stars of all time
@freemarketjoe9869
These guys would have been just another band back in the seventies and eighties. No offense but hardly that great. Paul McCartney's version is still far superior, much more focused and genuine. A lot of groups think overpowering you with guitar riffs carries the day. It doesn't.
@tommydavies9744
Dave grohl is great but he's nothing on McCartney
@jackcunningham2404
@@tommydavies9744 dave grohl is better for me an I'm from Liverpool
@tommydavies9744
@@jackcunningham2404 better than who Paul Mccartney it doesn't matter where you are from that's not true hahahha get a grip lad
@wanderer1955
Hmm the first part of your statement is questionable. Very questionable indeed.
@OmegaMapDesign
The latter half of the song really sounds like a Foo Fighters song. They made it their own.
@mcoopcoop
+OmegaMapDesign Agreed! It's always good when a band makes a cover their own a bit
@LordGandor3
But who wrote the song ? I'll give you a clue, he goes by many names, in fact hundreds perhaps thousands of names throughout history....Jack, Nick & Louis just to name a few
@emilioloera5780
Wow wow wow stop ✋ burn this and never talk about it again !!!