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. On May 12, 2025, Freese was let go from the band, which he publicly announced on May 16, 2025, via a social media post. No reason was given.
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)
New Way Home
Foo Fighters Lyrics
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I know it must seem long, so long
I'm still trying to keep this time from running out
Head down, always moving on and on, and on
I never heard this warning
Another early morning
Takes me, wakes me intoIf you could manage me
I'll try to manage you
But lately it's all I ever do
I felt like this on my way home
I'm not scared
I pass boats and the Kingdome
I'm not scared
I'll never tell you the secrets I'm holding
I know these things must bore you
I can't find another way
I'll never tell you the secrets I'm holding
I love this leash that holds me
When I try to run away
(I felt like this on my way home)
(I'm not scared)
(I pass boats and the Kingdome)
(I'm not scared)
(I felt like this on my way home)
(I'm not scared)
(I pass boats and the Kingdome)
(I'm not scared)
(I felt like this on my way home)
(I'm not scared)
(I pass boats and the Kingdome)
(I'm not scared)
(I felt like this on my way home)
(I'm not scared)
(I pass boats and the Kingdome)
(I'm not scared)
(I felt like this on my way home)
(I'm not scared)
(I pass boats and the Kingdome)
(I'm not scared)
(I felt like this on my way home)
(I'm not scared)
(I pass boats and the Kingdome)
I'm not scared
I felt like this on my way home
I'm not scared
I pass the boats and the Kingdome
I'm not scared
I felt like this on my way home
I'm not scared
I pass the boats and the Kingdome
I'm not scared
I felt like this on my way home
I'm not scared
I pass the boats and the Kingdome
I'm not scared
(I'm not scared)
(I'm not scared)
The song "New Way Home" by Foo Fighters seems to be a reflection on the journey of life, particularly the down and out moments. The lyrics talk about the struggles of moving on in life, fighting to keep time from running out, and managing oneself while trying to understand and manage others. The singer admits to holding secrets, that may bore others, and the desire to run away sometimes. The leash that holds them back is also something they love, constantly questioning the need to run away. It's an introspective portrayal of the journey of life, full of ups and downs, but ultimately worthwhile.
The lyrics of "New Way Home" suggest an optimistic attitude towards life – despite the challenges and hardships, the journey is worth it. The repetition of "I'm not scared" seems to symbolize a sense of bravado or resilience in the face of life's difficulties. The reference to boats and the Kingdome (a former iconic sporting arena in Seattle) could suggest the transitory nature of life and the impermanence of structures and institutions. The song has a raw, emotional quality that gives voice to the struggle of finding meaning in life's journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you found your way around the down and out?
Have you ever been in a difficult situation or a rough patch in life and learned to navigate your way out of it?
I know it must seem long, so long
I understand that this difficult period in your life may seem endless and overwhelming.
I'm still trying to keep this time from running out
I'm doing my best to make sure this moment does not pass too quickly and is not forgotten.
Head down, always moving on and on, and on
I keep going even when life is tough and the journey seems long and difficult.
I never heard this warning
I was not prepared for the challenges that came my way.
Another early morning
Starting yet another day, facing new challenges.
Takes me, wakes me into
Forces me to face reality and wake up to the situation at hand.
If you could manage me
If you can handle me and the challenges I bring, we can work together to face them.
I'll try to manage you
I will do my part to help you overcome your own challenges.
But lately it's all I ever do
I'm constantly dealing with obstacles and trying to find solutions, leaving me feeling burnt out.
I felt like this on my way home
I experienced these same feelings of uncertainty and fear during my journey back to where I call home.
I'm not scared
I'm not going to let fear hold me back from overcoming these obstacles and finding a new way home.
I pass boats and the Kingdome
I see normal, everyday things that remind me that I'm still in this world and life keeps moving forward.
I'll never tell you the secrets I'm holding
There are hidden struggles and pain that I am not ready to share or trust with anyone yet.
I know these things must bore you
I'm aware that my personal troubles might not interest or matter to anyone else, but they are still important to me.
I can't find another way
I have not yet found a new path or solution to overcome my struggles.
I love this leash that holds me
There is a sense of comfort in staying within my own limitations and boundaries, even if they are limiting my growth or progression.
When I try to run away
Even when I try to break free from these limitations, I find comfort in returning to what is familiar and safe.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dave Grohl, Pat Smear, Nate Mendel, Georg Ruthenberg
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