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.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foo_Fighters
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)
Once & For All
Foo Fighters Lyrics
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No better place for me to begin
I'm coming in from out of this rain
The time has come to wash you away
The lovers are riding again
The lovers are riding again
Oh gather round sing those sins, amen
My time has come, this means war
Oh bring to me your broken and blue
No matter if it matters to you
A longing like never before
I've had enough now I need more
The lovers are riding again
The lovers are riding again
Oh gather round sing those sins, amen
My time has come once and for all
My time has come, this means war
My time has come once and for all
My time has come this means war
Hey, forgive me debility
I'll sing you all my sins
My time has come once and for all
My time has come, this means war
My time has come once and for all
My time has come, this means war
My time has come, this means war
My time has come, this means war
My time has come, this means war
My time has come, this means war
The lovers are riding again
The lovers are riding again
The lovers are riding again
The lovers are riding again
The song “Once & For All” by the Foo Fighters is about reflection, redemption, and the liberation that comes from personal growth. The opening lines, “Oh misery come marshal me in, no better place for me to begin,” serve as an invitation to suffering. The call for misery is a recognition that sometimes one needs to hit rock bottom to make any significant changes in life. The singer is ready to embrace the pain and discomfort that come with growth in order to move beyond it.
The next verse, “Oh bring to me your broken and blue / No matter if it matters to you / A longing like never before / Ive had enough, now I need more,” shows that the singer is ready to confront their past mistakes and take ownership of their faults. They are accepting of others who come to them with their flaws and weaknesses. The “longing like never before” could signify a longing for growth, personal development, or even a deeper sense of meaning or spirituality.
The chorus, “My time has come once and for all / My time has come, this means war,” suggests that the singer has arrived at a point of no return. They are finished with the past and ready to take on new challenges. The repetition of the phrase “this means war” implies a battle between the self and the past, a fight to overcome the limitations that have been holding the singer back.
The final lines, “Hey forgive me debility, I’ll sing you all my sins,” convey a sense of remorse for past actions and a desire for forgiveness. The singer is acknowledging their mistakes and is ready to make amends. The repetition of the phrase “the lovers are riding again” could signify a rebirth or a newfound appreciation for life, love, and personal growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh misery come marshal me in,
Asking for a painful experience or emotion to take hold of him.
No better place for me to begin.
Accepting the aforementioned pain to start the process of healing or change.
I'm coming in from out of this rain,
Leaving behind a difficult or trying situation.
The time has come to wash you away.
Ready to let go of past mistakes or emotions.
The lovers are riding again
People are once again experiencing intense emotions, possibly romantic love or passion.
Oh gather round sing those sins, amen
Inviting others to share in the confession of their wrongdoing and to seek redemption.
My time has come once and for all,
Embracing a new beginning or a major change in life.
My time has come, this means war.
Approaching the change with a fighting spirit, ready to conquer challenges and obstacles.
Oh bring to me your broken and blue,
Willingness to help those who are hurt or suffering and to share their burdens.
No matter if it matters to you.
What may seem insignificant to some may be important to others and it is worth being compassionate towards others in need.
A longing like never before,
Feeling a deep and intense desire for something that he has never experienced before.
I've had enough now I need more.
Feeling dissatisfied with his current state of being and seeking something greater.
Hey. Forgive me debility,
Apologizing for weaknesses or shortcomings that may have held him back in the past.
I'll sing you all my sins.
Ready to confess and take responsibility for his actions and mistakes.
My time has come, this means war
Reiterating the feeling of determination and strength to overcome difficulties and succeed.
The lovers are riding again
Repeating the imagery of intense emotions being experienced, possibly signifying how emotions can be all-consuming.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: David Eric Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Christopher A. Shiflett, Nate Mendel
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@garrettfolden8470
Criminally underrated
@pedrotolloto
the best FF album for sure
@diegomazzaron9191
Echoes, silence, patience and grace?
@pedrotolloto
@@diegomazzaron9191 yep
@pedrotolloto
At least my fav one
@diegomazzaron9191
@@pedrotolloto yeah man, it’s actually a great album. But maybe my favorite Foo Fighters album is Wasting light or The color and the shape.
@fabimfoo
Not the best but is on my top 5 easy
@Matheus29001
Why isn't this on Spotify? It's a great song!
@MyNameIsFredFuchs
Technically a b side of this record. I remember when it was on the last track on iTunes
@kleincio3420
i can't understand either, they launched a lot of b-sides and rares on those "000" albuns, but they missed this one