==Chart Success==
The song has had good radioplay in Canada, and was placed on Radio and Records' Canadian Rock Chart, placing it at #1. It has entered the Modern Rock Tracks chart in April 2008 and reached #1 for the week of August 2, 2008, which made "Let It Die" their seventh number one single on this chart and their 3rd straight #1 hit after "The Pretender" and "Long Road to Ruin". It already charted #60 in Canadian Hot 100 and in Mainstream Rock Tracks where it peaks at #5. The single gave the Foo Fighters three songs in the Modern Rock Tracks' Top 20 simultaneously, making them one of four acts to ever accomplish that feat (the others being R.E.M., U2, and Linkin Park). When "Let it Die" became the third song from the album to reach the top of the chart, it made Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace the ninth album in history to achieve the feat.
It is the band's most successful third single from an album, beating "For All The Cows," "My Hero," "Generator," "Low," and "Resolve" chart wise.
In July the song managed to chart in Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles at #6 becoming the first third single for a record of Foo Fighters to achieve that.
==Music video==
A music video for the song was shot on May 18th in Los Angeles, directed by Martin Fougerol (U2, The White Stripes, Wolfmother). The video was due to premiere on MTV's TRL in June but failed to appear, and the video still has yet to be released.
Fuse has aired a live version from the band's 2008 performance at Madison Square Garden. The performance originally aired as Fuse Rocks the Garden: Foo Fighters. It has been mildly successful and has climbed to #5 on the most requested rock videos on the channel.
==Track listing==
The single has currently only been released as an iTunes exclusive digital download, listed as a Digital EP.
All songs by Foo Fighters, except where noted.
1. "Let It Die" - 4:05
2. "Keep the Car Running" (Richard Patrick, Tim Kingsbury, Regine Chassagne, William Butler, Win Butler & Jeremy Gara) (originally performed by The Arcade Fire)- 3:27
3. "If Ever" - 4:16
4. "Come Alive (Demo Version)" - 5:32
==Chart positions==
U.S. Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks #1
Canadian Rock Chart #1
U.S. Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks #5
U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles #6
iTunes Alternative Top 100 #40
Billboard Canadian Hot 100 #58
Let It Die
Foo Fighters Lyrics
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But it lost it's pride
Beautiful veins
And bloodshot eyes
I see your face
In another light
Why'd you have to go
Why'd you have to go
And let it die
Why'd you have to go
And let it die
In too deep
And out of time
Why'd you have to go
And let it die
A simple man
And his blushing bride
(Why'd you have to go)
(And let it die)
Intravenous
Intertwined
(Why'd you have to go)
(And let it die)
Hearts gone cold
Your hands were tied
(Why'd you have to go)
(And let it die)
Why'd you have to go
And let it die
(Why'd you have to go)
(And let it die)
Why'd you have to go
And let it die
Why'd you have to go
And let it die
In too deep
And out of time
Why'd you have to go
And let it die
Do you ever think of me
You're so considerate
Did you ever think of me
Oh, so considerate
In too deep
And lost in time
Why'd you have to go
And let it die
Beautiful veins
And bloodshot eyes
Why'd you have to go
And let it die
Hearts gone cold
And hands are tied
Why'd you have to go
And let it die
Why'd you have to go
And let it die
Do you ever think of me
You're so considerate
Did you ever think of me
Oh, so considerate
In too deep
And lost in time
Why'd you have to go
And let it die
Beautiful veins
And bloodshot eyes
Why'd you have to go
And let it die
Hearts gone cold
And hands are tied
Why'd you have to go
And let it die
Why'd you have to go
And let this die
Why'd you have to go
And let this die
Why'd you have to go
And let this die
Why'd you have to go
And let this die
Why'd you have to go
And let it die
The lyrics of "Let It Die" by Foo Fighters convey feelings of heartbreak, blame and frustration. The opening verse suggests that the subject matter of the song is someone who had a great potential, symbolized by having a "heart of gold" but became lost or disillusioned. The line "beautiful veins and bloodshot eyes" perhaps alludes to the ways this person dealt with stress or disappointment. The second verse suggests that the person in question was involved in a relationship that was cut short with "hearts gone cold", which could have been one of the reasons for their emotional turmoil.
The chorus expresses the singer's resentment towards the subject for letting their potential and relationship fade away. It may also suggest that the subject had a chance to make things right, but wasted it due to being "in too deep and out of time." The bridge section highlights the singer’s feeling of being neglected as they inquire if the subject ever thinks of them. Finally, the song ends with a refrain of the chorus, perhaps suggesting the unresolved anger and disappointment in the subject's actions.
Line by Line Meaning
A heart of gold
The subject of the song, who is described as having a pure and kind heart
But it lost it's pride
Despite having a good heart, the subject lost their confidence and self-respect
Beautiful veins
A description of the physical appearance of the subject, specifically their veins
And bloodshot eyes
Another description of the subject's physical appearance, specifically their eyes which may indicate lack of sleep or intoxication
I see your face
The perspective of the song shifts to the artist, who is speaking directly to the subject
In another light
The singer sees the subject in a different way or changed perspective
Why'd you have to go
The singer is asking the subject why they had to leave or why things had to change
And let it die
The subject's actions led to the deterioration or death of a relationship or situation
In too deep
The subject got in over their head or became too invested in something
And out of time
The subject realized too late that they couldn't fix the situation
A simple man
Description of another character in the song
And his blushing bride
Description of a character who is in love or recently married
Intravenous
A medical term referring to an injection into a vein
Intertwined
Describing how two things are twisted or entwined together, possibly in a romantic or emotional sense
Hearts gone cold
Emotional distance, lack of love or affection
Your hands were tied
The subject was unable to change the difficult situation they were in
Do you ever think of me
The artist is asking the subject if they still remember or care about the relationship
You're so considerate
The singer may be expressing sarcasm or bitterness towards the subject for leaving or not caring enough
In too deep
Repeating the theme that the subject got in over their head
And lost in time
The situation is too far gone or too late to salvage
Why'd you have to go
Repeating the question of why the subject had to leave or make things difficult
And let this die
Confirms that the subject's actions led to the death of something important
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Fintage House Publishing
Written by: David Eric Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Christopher A. Shiflett, Nate Mendel
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