Released November 20, 1995
Format CD
Recorded October 1994
Genre Alternative rock
Length 3:30
Label Parlophone, Roswell
For All the Cows
Foo Fighters Lyrics
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I'm not about to blow it now
For all the cows
For all the cows
It's funny how
Money allows all to browse and be endowed
This wish is true
The cow is you
My kind has all run out, as if kinds could blend
Some time if time allows, everything worn in
Everything worn in
Everything worn in, like it's a friend
I said you're all
A painted doll
And it caused the walls to fall
How far is he?
Impatiently
That's as far as far can be
As far can be
My kind has all run out, as if kinds could blend
Some time if time allows, everything worn in
Everything worn in
Everything worn in, like it's a friend
I'm called a cow
I'm not about to blow it now
For all the cows
It's funny how
Money allows all to browse and be endowed
And be endowed
My kind has all run out, as if kinds could blend
Some time if time allows, everything worn in
Everything worn in
Everything worn in, like it's a friend
"For All the Cows" is a song by the American rock band Foo Fighters from their debut album "Foo Fighters" released in 1995. The title of the song is a wordplay on "For All Those Who Died." The song has been interpreted in various ways by fans, but the meaning remains ambiguous. The lyrics suggest a commentary on society, fame, and the music industry.
The opening lines of the song "I'm called a cow, I'm not about to blow it now" sets the tone of a rebellious attitude against the mainstream. The line "It's funny how money allows all to browse and be endowed" could suggest the theme of consumerism and the idea that money can buy everything, even fame. The lyric "The cow is you" can be interpreted in different ways, but it could imply that everyone is interchangeable in the music industry, just like cows in a herd.
The chorus "My kind has all run out, as if kinds could blend" seems to highlight the idea of uniqueness and individuality being lost in the music industry. The lines "Everything worn in, like it's a friend" could imply how the artistic process becomes routine over time and how the artist becomes comfortable with their familiarity. The last verse, "I said you're all a painted doll, and it caused the walls to fall," suggests the idea of breaking down barriers and exposing the truth in the music industry.
Overall, "For All the Cows" showcases the Foo Fighters' ability to write thought-provoking lyrics that can be interpreted in different ways. The song's meaning remains ambiguous but leaves the listener with something to ponder long after the song has ended.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm called a cow
People call me names and treat me like an animal.
I'm not about to blow it now
I won't let them get to me or make me act foolish.
For all the cows
This is for everyone who is treated unfairly and made to feel small.
It's funny how
Money allows all to browse and be endowed
Money enables people to control and manipulate others.
This wish is true
It falls into pieces new the cow is you
The cow is you
The same forces that oppress others will come back to haunt you eventually.
My kind has all run out, as if kinds could blend
Some time if time allows, everything worn in
Everything worn in
Everything worn in, like it's a friend
Every group eventually gets absorbed into the mainstream and loses its uniqueness.
I said you're all
A painted doll
And it caused the walls to fall
I spoke the truth about the superficiality and phoniness of society, and it had a dramatic impact.
How far is he?
Impatiently
That's as far as far can be
As far can be
I feel trapped and alone, with no hope of escape.
And be endowed
Money and power will ultimately corrupt you too.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: David Grohl
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