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)
See You
Foo Fighters Lyrics
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I'll save this letter for myself
I wish you only knew how good it is to see you
See you, see you, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
These steps I take don't get me anywhere
I'm gettin' further from myselfOne thing is always true, how good it is to see you
See you, see you, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
I'm done resenting you
You represented me so well
And this I promise you
How could I end up in this hands of someone else?
These notes are marked "return to sender"
I'll save this letter for myself
I wish you only knew how good it is to see you
See you, see you
See you, see you
See you, see you
See you, see you, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
The lyrics to Foo Fighters' "See You" are often interpreted as a message to someone who has been absent for a long period of time. The first verse sets the tone with the lines, "These notes are marked 'return to sender' / I'll save this letter for myself." This could indicate that the singer has been trying to reach out to someone, but has received no response, so they are holding onto their own letter for themselves as a memento.
The second verse takes on a more introspective tone, with the lines, "These steps I take don't get me anywhere / I'm gettin' further from myself." This could suggest that the singer is feeling lost or adrift and is trying to figure out how they fit into the wider world. However, despite this sense of displacement, the singer still expresses how good it is to see the person they are addressing: "One thing is always true, how good it is to see you."
The final verse brings the song to a close with a final affirmation of the singer's feelings. "I'm done resenting you / You represented me so well / And this I promise you / How could I end up in the hands of someone else?" This could suggest that the person they are addressing is someone who has represented them in the past, such as a friend or family member who has always been there for them. The promise at the end could indicate that the singer wants to reconnect with this person and keep their bond alive.
Overall, "See You" is a reflective and introspective song that explores themes of absence, displacement, and the importance of connection with loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
These notes are marked "return to sender"
I received your message, but I won't be replying to it.
I'll save this letter for myself
I'll keep your words to myself, and won't share them with anyone else.
I wish you only knew how good it is to see you
I miss you so much that it's hard to put into words how happy I am to see you again.
See you, see you, ooh, ooh
I'm so glad to have you back in my life.
These steps I take don't get me anywhere
I feel lost and aimless, like I'm not making any progress.
I'm gettin' further from myself
I feel like I'm losing myself and my sense of identity as I continue down this path.
One thing is always true, how good it is to see you
No matter how lost I feel, one thing remains constant - seeing you is always a bright spot in my life.
I'm done resenting you
I've let go of my anger and bitterness towards you.
You represented me so well
You were such an important part of my life, and you always made me feel seen and valued.
And this I promise you
I make this vow to you with all sincerity.
How could I end up in this hands of someone else?
How could I have ever let go of someone as amazing and important as you?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Georg Ruthenberg, Nate Mendel, Dave Grohl
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