See You
Foo Fighters Lyrics


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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, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh

These steps I take don't get me anywhere
I'm gettin' further from myself
One 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

Overall Meaning

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 ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Georg Ruthenberg, Nate Mendel, Dave Grohl

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@iredaramak

I love how Taylor's and Dave's leg are in sync at 0:45

@phoenixmode6909

Good eye, because it's a brief glimpse!
๐Ÿคท๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ Drummers....Wadda ya gonna do? ๐Ÿคฃ

@paulateetree8437

yep......outstanding! Just bought my first FF tickets to London Stadium 2 July 2022....don't know whether to laugh or cry.....so decided to open a bottle of red, listen to this concert (which is one of my favourites) then started smiling about it....then finished the bottle of red....after shops closed (UK is lame) then had an epiphany! There's a petrol station open that sells wine (good chance to blast FF on my car sound system which is THE FUCKIN BEST!) and drove listening to Theย Pretender blasting my socks off to get some.......bottled water! :-) Not exactly rock n roll but hey....I've just spent a small fortune on 2 tickets and want to live to see the day! Peace!

@RJCMaxification

@@paulateetree8437 I was gonna see foo fighters this year too.. RIP Taylor :(

@danielburton2736

Rest in Peace Taylor Hawkins... He looks so fucking happy....

@juniorpech

I fucking love this version, the part with the guy and his cow bell always draws a smile in my face.


Love from Mรฉxico FF's!

@barbarooza8408

Drew Hester

@zmznzbzvzmznzb

This was my Sons response to me after I just left his house! God it's great to be me!

@zmznzbzvzmznzb

Love you Michael! I'm so proud to be your Mom!

@lynnwright3993

More cowbell!!
Dave is fucking hilarious!

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