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.
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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)
Happy ever after
Foo Fighters Lyrics
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Busy countin' shadows on the wall
The weeds are swallowing up the flower bed
Roses in the whiskey jar
Blood on the thorns
Drink until the taste is gone
Cracks in the floorboards are deep
Heavy from writin' your resignations
Licking bitter envelopes
Blood on your tongue
Drink until the taste is gone
Where is your Shangri-La now?
Where is your Shangri-La now?
Countin' down to zero hour
There ain't no superheroes now
There ain't no superheroes, they're underground
Happy ever after
Countin' down to zero hour
There ain't no superheroes now
There ain't no superheroes, they're underground
Happy ever after
Countin' down to zero hour
Where is your Shangri-La now? (where's your Shangri-La?)
Where is your Shangri-La now? (where's your Shangri-La?)
Countin' down to zero hour
There ain't no superheroes now
There ain't no superheroes, they're underground
Happy ever after
Countin' down to zero hour
There ain't no superheroes now
There ain't no superheroes, they're underground
Happy ever after
Countin' down to zero hour
The lyrics to Foo Fighters' "Happy Ever After" are somewhat enigmatic, but they seem to reflect on the fleeting nature of happiness and the inevitability of disillusionment. The first two verses describe someone who is preoccupied with counting shadows on the wall and observing the weeds that are slowly overtaking their flower bed. These images suggest a sense of stagnation and decay, as if the person is trapped in a state of ennui or apathy. The line "roses in the whiskey jar" is a bittersweet touch, implying that there is still some beauty to be found in the midst of this gloom, but it is overshadowed by the thorns and the harsh taste of alcohol.
The third verse seems to shift the focus to a different person, who is weighed down by the burden of writing a resignation letter. The metaphor of "licking bitter envelopes" suggests that this is not a decision they have taken lightly, and the allusion to blood on the tongue adds a visceral element to the sense of pain and sacrifice. The chorus then raises the question of what has become of the characters' dreams or aspirations, represented by the elusive idea of "Shangri-la". The repeated phrase "counting down to zero hour" implies a sense of impending doom or reckoning, as if they are running out of time to achieve their goals or find happiness. The final lines "there ain't no superheroes now, they're underground" suggest that even the idea of a savior or a hero is no longer relevant, and that the characters are left to fend for themselves in a world that is no longer idealistic or innocent.
Overall, the song seems to capture a mood of disillusionment and resignation, while still maintaining a sense of hope or resilience. The imagery is rich and evocative, and the lyrics are open to multiple interpretations. It is a testament to the Foo Fighters' songwriting skills that they are able to convey such complex emotions in a relatively simple and straightforward format.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun went down on another perfect day
Another day is over and it was perfect; however, this line can also imply that something perfect has ended.
Busy counting shadows on the wall
It's the end of the day and the person is busy doing nothing or is lost in thought.
The weeds are swallowing up the flower bed
The person is neglecting something peaceful and beautiful in their life, causing it to be consumed by negativity.
Roses in the whiskey jar
Often the combination of whiskey and roses, or even just whiskey alone, can symbolize a darker and more emotional moment of reflection.
Blood on the thorns
This line symbolizes the pain and suffering that comes with beauty. It's a reminder that everything beautiful comes with its own thorns and consequences.
Drink until the taste is gone
This line suggests that the person is attempting to drink away their pain or troubles until they can no longer feel or taste anything.
Cracks in the floorboards are deep
Floorboards represent the foundation of one's life or home, and the cracks symbolize the shaky foundation that the person may be experiencing in their life.
From dancing to the sound of candles burning out
This line is a metaphor for how the person may be living life too recklessly, burning out too quickly, and not taking care of themselves properly.
Heavy from writing your resignations
The person is feeling weighed down by the act of quitting or leaving something behind, and this action is taking a serious toll on their mental and emotional health.
Licking bitter envelopes
This line symbolizes the bitterness and anger that the person feels towards somebody or something, and it's something they're struggling to let go of.
Blood on your tongue
This line suggests that the person is biting their tongue and holding back their emotions. They are feeling pain, but they are not actively expressing it just yet.
Where is your Shangri la now?
Shangri la is a place of paradise and happiness that the person may have been searching for, but now they can't seem to find anymore. This line is an expression of hopelessness and uncertainty.
Counting down to zero hour
This line suggests that the person has some sort of impending doom or deadline approaching, and they are extremely anxious about it.
There ain't no superheroes now
This line suggests that the person may have put their faith in somebody or something that has since fallen apart or disappointed them in some way. There is nobody who can save or protect them anymore.
There ain't no superheroes, they're underground
This line carries the same meaning as the previous line but emphasizes that the people who the person relied upon may be hiding or avoiding them now.
Happy ever after
This line is ironic because the previous lines suggest that the person is far from happy and has a lot of struggles and pain to deal with. There may not be a happy ending in sight.
Counting down to zero hour
This repeated line serves to emphasize the ticking clock and impending sense of doom that the person is feeling.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Oliver Taylor Hawkins, David Eric Grohl, George Ruthenberg, Chris Shifflet, Nate Mendel, Rami Jaffee
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