Times Like These
Foo Fighters Lyrics


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I, I'm a one way motorway
I'm the one that drives away
Follows you back home
I, I'm a street light shining
I'm a white light blinding bright
Burning off and on
Uh huh huh
It's times like these you learn to live again
It's times like these you give and give again
It's times like these you learn to love again
It's times like these time and time again

I, I'm a new day rising
I'm a brand new sky
To hang the stars upon tonight
But I, I'm a little divided
Do I stay or run away
And leave it all behind?
Uh huh huh

It's times like these you learn to live again
It's times like these you give and give again
It's times like these you learn to love again
It's times like these time and time again

Oh oh oh whoa oh, uh huh huh
Whoa oh, uh huh huh
Whoa oh, uh huh huh
Uh huh huh
Uh huh
Uh huh huh

It's times like these you learn to live again
It's times like these you give and give again
It's times like these you learn to love again
It's times like these time and time again

It's times like these you learn to live again
It's times like these you give and give again
It's times like these you learn to love again
It's times like these time and time again

It's times like these you learn to live again
It's times like these you give and give again




It's times like these you learn to love again
It's times like these time and time again

Overall Meaning

In "Times Like These," Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl sings about the idea of new beginnings and starting over. The song sets a tone of self-reflection, with the lyrics suggesting that the singer is going through a period of transition, both physically and emotionally. He describes himself as a "one way motorway," indicating that he's not looking back, and that he's fully committed to moving forward. The lyrics also suggest that the singer is conflicted about his current life situation. He's "a little divided" and questions whether he should "stay or run away / and leave it all behind." Ultimately, however, the song is about finding the strength to move forward, even when we feel lost or uncertain.


The song's introspective lyrics are complemented by the band's powerful instrumentation. The driving guitar riffs and pounding drums help create a sense of urgency and momentum, while the soaring chorus delivers an empowering message of personal growth and renewal. Grohl's impassioned vocals convey the raw emotion behind the lyrics, making "Times Like These" a standout track from the Foo Fighters' catalog.


Line by Line Meaning

I, I'm a one way motorway
I am a solitary path leading to a single destination


I'm the one that drives away
I am the force that propels people from their current situation


Follows you back home
I remind you of your past and keep you grounded


I, I'm a street light shining
I am a beacon of hope in the darkness of the night


I'm a white light blinding bright
I am so bright that I can temporarily blind you with my radiance


Burning off and on
I flicker with a rhythm that is both constant and unpredictable


It's times like these you learn to live again
During these difficult times, you rediscover the joy of living


It's times like these you give and give again
During these difficult times, you are moved to give of yourself freely


It's times like these you learn to love again
During these difficult times, you rekindle your capacity to love


It's times like these time and time again
These difficult times seem to come around repeatedly


I, I'm a new day rising
I am a fresh start, a new beginning


I'm a brand new sky
I am a clear and open space, full of possibilities


To hang the stars upon tonight
I am a canvas for the dazzling display of the night sky


But I, I'm a little divided
As much as I offer a new start, I am also a source of confusion and uncertainty


Do I stay or run away
I leave you with a choice, and the weight of responsibility for making it


And leave it all behind?
Do you let go of your past and embrace this new opportunity?




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Oliver Taylor Hawkins, Christopher A. Shiflett, David Eric Grohl, Nathan Mendel

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@KiqueMVengeance

Lyrics:
I, I'm a one way motorway
I'm the one that drives away
Then follows you back home
I, I'm a street light shining
I'm a wild light blinding bright
Burning off and on
Ah-ah-ahh

It's times like these you learn to live again
It's times like these you give and give again
It's times like these you learn to love again
It's times like these time and time again

I, I'm a new day rising
I'm a brand new sky
To hang the stars upon tonight
I am a little divided
Do I stay or run away
And leave it all behind?
Ah-ah-ahh

It's times like these you learn to live again
It's times like these you give and give again
It's times like these you learn to love again
It's times like these time and time again

It's times like these you learn to live again
It's times like these you give and give again
It's times like these you learn to love again
It's times like these time and time again
It's times like these you learn to live again
It's times like these you give and give again
It's times like these you learn to love again
It's times like these time and time again
It's times like these you learn to live again
It's times like these you give and give again
It's times like these you learn to love again
It's times like these time and time again



@DouglasSilva-bq4xq

I, I'm a one way motorway
I'm a road that drives away
Then follows you back home
I, I'm a street light shining
I'm a white light blinding bright
Burning off and on

It's times like these
You learn to live again
It's times like these
You give and give again
It's times like these
You learn to love again
It's times like these
Time and time again

I, I'm a new day rising
I'm a brand-new sky
That hang the stars upon tonight
I, I'm a little divided
Do I stay or run away
And leave it all behind?

It's times like these
You learn to live again
It's times like these
You give and give again
It's times like these
You learn to love again
It's times like these
Time and time again

It's times like these
You learn to live again
It's times like these
You give and give again
It's times like these
You learn to love again
It's times like these
Time and time again

It's times like these
You learn to live again
It's times like these
You give and give again
It's times like these
You learn to love again
It's times like these
Time and time again

It's times like these
You learn to live again
It's times like these
You give and give again
It's times like these
You learn to love again
It's times like these
Time and time again



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@leokimvideo

RIP Taylor Hawkins, difficult to understand he's gone at such a young age

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Devastating news 😔 I’m really praying he didn’t relapse and it wasn’t drug related

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@@saturn866 as i heard about it, my roommate said tesla accident. still unsure.

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