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)
Outside
Foo Fighters Lyrics
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Beautiful earthling, dressed in cashmere
All your sound echoes through the canyons
Down below they're dreamin'
Hear the sirens screamin'
Another time, another world
Girls were boys and boys were girls
Find the glitter, in the litter
Everybody needs some room
There's somethin' out there
There's a long straight road, out of the cold
And we can leave it all behind
I wanna get outside, baby, let's get outside
I wanna get outside, outside, of me
All I found the space between the spaces
Standin' in the nothin', and time reclaims you
Now as the wind will beat you down
And the wind the only sound
There's somethin' out there
There's a long straight road, out of the cold
And we can leave it all behind
I wanna get outside, baby, let's get outside
I wanna get outside, outside, of me
There's a long straight road, out of the cold
And we can leave it all behind
I wanna get outside, baby, let's get outside
I wanna get outside, outside, of me
The lyrics to "Outside" by Foo Fighters convey a sense of longing to escape from the mundane and to discover something new and exciting. It begins with a picture of a person dancing at an altar, dressed in Kashmir, and their sound echoing through the canyons. These images evoke a sense of mysticism and wonder, framing the person as a beautiful outsider in a world that doesn't quite understand them.
The second verse expands on this idea of being an outsider, referencing a time when gender norms were more fluid and inviting the listener to "Find the glitter in the litter." These lines suggest that there is something valuable and special to be found in the midst of chaos and confusion, and that by embracing the unexpected, one can discover a new sense of freedom and joy.
The chorus reinforces this desire to break free from the constraints of everyday life and to find something more. The repeated phrase "I wanna get outside, baby, let's get outside" is a call to action, urging the listener to join the singer in their quest for adventure and self-discovery. The final verse introduces a note of sadness, acknowledging that time will eventually catch up with us all, and that even the most free-spirited among us must eventually confront our mortality. However, the final lines, "There's something out there," suggest that even in the face of this inevitability, there is always something new and exciting to discover.
Overall, "Outside" is a song about the human desire for freedom, self-discovery, and adventure. It speaks to the part of us that wants to break free from the constraints of everyday life and discover something new and exciting. Whether through mysticism and wonder, embracing chaos and unpredictability, or simply hitting the open road, the song celebrates the human spirit of exploration and discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
There you are dancing at your altar
Describing a person who is dancing freely and happily as if worshipping at their own personal altar
Beautiful earthling, dressed in Kashmir
This person is described as being beautiful and wearing traditional clothing from the region of Kashmir
All your sound echoes through the canyons
The sound of this person's dancing and movement echoes through the canyons, emphasizing the vastness of their surroundings
Down below they're dreaming
People below are dreaming while this person dances and enjoys their life in the open air
Hear the sirens screaming
Sirens from emergency vehicles can be heard in the distance, adding a sense of urgency or chaos to the peaceful scene
Another time, another world
Reflecting on a different time and place where things were different
Girls were boys and boys were girls
Referencing a time when gender roles and identities were not as rigid as they are now
Find the glitter in the litter
Encouraging people to find beauty or joy in unexpected or overlooked places
Like a haunt, it's got to move
Comparing something to a ghost or spirit that must keep moving or evolving
Everybody needs some room
Asserting the importance of personal space and individuality
There's something out there
A sense of anticipation or wonder about what exists beyond the current moment or surroundings
All I found the space between the spaces
Discovering a new understanding or perspective on the world by paying attention to the small details or subtle nuances
Standing in the nothing, and time reclaims you
Reflecting on the transience of life and how time will eventually consume everything
Now as the wind will beat you down
The harsh realities of life will eventually wear a person down, like the wind beating against them
And the wind the only sound
A sense of isolation or loneliness, with only the sound of the wind for company
There's a long straight road, out of the cold
An opportunity to escape difficult or unpleasant circumstances and start anew
And we can leave it all behind
Emphasizing the ability to make a fresh start and move on from the past
I wanna get outside, baby, let's get outside
Expressing a desire for freedom and adventure
I wanna get outside, outside, of me
Seeking to break free of personal limitations or restrictions
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Christopher Shiflett, Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Oliver Taylor Hawkins, Pat Smear
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@ChronisRedFog
"Outside"
There you are dancing at your altar
Beautiful earthling, blessed in Kashmir
All your sound echoes through the canyons
Down below they're dreaming
Hear the sirens screaming
Another time, another world
Girls were boys and boys were girls
Finding glitter in the litter
Like a haunt, it's got to move
Everybody needs some room
There's something out there
There's a long straight road, out of the cold
And we can leave it all behind
I wanna get outside, baby, let's get outside
I wanna get outside, outside, of me
All I found, the space between the spaces
Standing in the nothing, and time reclaims you
And as the wind will beat you down
And the wind the only sound
There's something out there
There's a long straight road, out of the cold
And we can leave it all behind
I wanna get outside, baby, let's get outside
I wanna get outside, outside, of me
There's a long straight road, out of the cold
And we can leave it all behind
I wanna get outside, baby, let's get outside
I wanna get outside, outside, of me
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Lyrics
There you are dancing at your altar
Beautiful earthling, dressed in Kashmir
All your sound echoes through the canyons
Down below they're dreaming
Hear the sirens screaming
Another time, another world
Girls were boys and boys were girls
Find the glitter in the litter
Like a haunt, it's got to move
Everybody needs some room
There's something out there
There's a long straight road, out of the cold
And we can leave it all behind
I wanna get outside, baby, let's get outside
I wanna get outside, outside, of me
All I found the space between the spaces
Standing in the nothing, and time reclaims you
Now as the wind will beat you down
And the wind the only sound
There's something out there
There's a long straight road, out of the cold
And we can leave it all behind
I wanna get outside, baby, let's get outside
I wanna get outside, outside, of me
There's a long straight road, out of the cold
And we can leave it all behind
I wanna get outside, baby, let's get outside
I wanna get outside, outside, of me
@newfreenayshaun6651
Its so sad and painful when the greatest band in the world loses their heartbeat.😭 The entire world feels it. Thank you Taylor, rest in peace.
@aaronmcclelland5786
Massive loss was unbelievable
@KingsOfTheIronAge
❤
@alexludavertigo6926
for real #grangergloryhole
@donnypantoja9371
😭this isnt a crying emoji bro its like ur crying of laughter
@luigi85olmedo
Best track of the album
@IgTube100
Hell yeah!!!
@frankwerman1199
Totally agree!! Love the bass solo...then Joe Walsh!
@fracinawsome
my fav is the feast and the famine :)
@drewchristenson7967
luigi ventroni agreed