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)
M.I.A
Foo Fighters Lyrics
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At home in the lost and found
You say that I'm much too proud
Someone who's taken pleasure
In breaking down
Never mind the mannequins
Drunk in their hollow town
Cheap imitations
A revelation is now
Yeah, you won't find me
I'm going M.I.A.
Tonight I'm leaving
Going M.I.A.
Getting lost in you again
Is better than being numb
Counting every minute
Till the feeling comes crashing down
Run when it hits the ground
I'm good at escaping,
But better at flaking out
Calling unanswered
The center becomes blown out
Stuck in the inside now
It's fear I'm embracing
I never could face you down
Yeah, you won't find me
I'm going M.I.A.
Tonight I'm leaving
Going M.I.A.
Getting lost in you again
Is better than being numb
Red, red, laced around your head
Cold and rescued
Call and I'll answer
At home in the lost and found
You say that I'm much too proud
Someone who's taken pleasure
In breaking down
Yeah, you won't find me
I'm going M.I.A.
Tonight I'm leaving
Going M.I.A.
So you don't find me
I'm going M.I.A.
Tonight I'm leaving
Going M.I.A.
Say goodbye to me
I'm going M.I.A.
I can find relief
I'm going M.I.A.
Getting lost in you again
Is better than being numb
Better than playing dumb
The lyrics to Foo Fighters' song "M.I.A." are about a person who has been hurt before and is now trying to escape their pain by getting lost in someone else. The person is calling out to the one they love, saying that they will always answer when they call. They feel lost and abandoned, but are trying to escape their pain by getting lost in love once more. The verses talk about the person's fear of being hurt again, and their tendency to run away from their problems instead of facing them.
The chorus of the song has a repeated phrase "you won't find me, I'm going M.I.A." which stands for Missing In Action. This phrase is a metaphor for the person's escape from reality by getting lost in love again. They believe that getting lost in someone else is a better alternative to feeling numb and dealing with their pain. There is also a sense of pride and defiance in this line, where the person is saying that they won't be found because they have chosen to disappear.
The song also talks about the person's fear of being alone and how they feel rescued by their lover's embrace. They believe that their lover has the power to rescue them from their pain and that being with them is better than feeling numb or playing dumb. The song ends with the person saying goodbye and finding relief by disappearing from their current reality.
Overall, "M.I.A." is about the fear of being hurt and the desire to escape from pain by getting lost in love. The song's catchy melody and lyrics make it a perfect sing-along for anyone who has experienced heartbreak and wants to escape from their problems.
Line by Line Meaning
Call and I'll answer
If you call me, I promise to pick up the phone and talk to you
At home in the lost and found
I feel like I don't belong or fit in anywhere, like I'm lost and searching for something or someone who understands me
You say that I'm much too proud
You think I'm arrogant or overly confident, but really I struggle with self-doubt and insecurity
Someone who's taken pleasure in breaking down
I enjoy the release and catharsis of letting my emotions out and breaking down in front of others
Never mind the mannequins
Don't pay attention to the fake, superficial people around me who are just going through the motions of life without any depth or meaning
Drunk in their hollow town
These people are numbing themselves with alcohol or other vices because they feel empty or unfulfilled in their lives
Drinking their spoils down
They're consuming everything they can get their hands on, from material possessions to experiences, but it's not bringing them true happiness or fulfillment
Cheap imitations
These people are copying what they see around them or what they think they're supposed to be like, instead of being true to themselves
A revelation is now
I've had an epiphany or sudden realization about something important in my life
Yeah, you won't find me
I'm intentionally hiding or withdrawing from the world to protect myself and my emotions
I'm going M.I.A.
I'm going missing in action, disappearing from view or disconnecting from others
Getting lost in you again is better than being numb
It's more worthwhile and meaningful for me to connect with you emotionally, even if it's difficult or painful at times, than to remain disconnected and emotionally numb
Counting every minute
I'm obsessively checking the clock or calendar, waiting for something to happen or for my emotions to shift
Till the feeling comes crashing down
I'm waiting for a surge of emotions to overwhelm me or make me feel alive again
Run when it hits the ground
As soon as my emotions become too intense or overwhelming, I try to escape or run away from them
I'm good at escaping
I have a tendency to run away from difficult or uncomfortable situations instead of facing them head-on
But better at flaking out
I'm even more skilled at avoiding things altogether and flaking out of commitments or responsibilities
Calling unanswered
If you call me, I may not answer because I'm either busy or not in the mood to talk
The center becomes blown out
My sense of self or stability has been shattered, leaving me feeling lost or adrift
Stuck in the inside now
I feel trapped or confined by my own thoughts and emotions, unable to break free or find peace
It's fear I'm embracing
I'm choosing to lean into my fears and insecurities instead of trying to avoid them, as a way of growing and learning
I never could face you down
I've always struggled to be honest and vulnerable with you, avoiding confrontation or difficult conversations
Red, red, laced around your head
I see red, a symbol of passion or anger, wrapped around your head, suggesting that you're consumed by these emotions
Cold and rescued
Despite your intense emotions or struggles, you still seem emotionally disconnected or distant
So you don't find me, I'm going M.I.A.
I'm being intentionally elusive or hard to find, so you won't try to contact me or engage with me emotionally
Say goodbye to me, I'm going M.I.A.
I'm signalling the end of our relationship or connection, as I withdraw and go missing in action
I can find relief, I'm going M.I.A.
I believe that by disconnecting and taking time for myself, I'll be able to find emotional relief or healing
Better than playing dumb
It's better to be honest and authentic with myself and others, even if it's painful or difficult, rather than pretending or playing dumb
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVE GROHL, TAYLOR HAWKINS, NATE MENDEL
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