Tired Of You
Foo Fighters Lyrics


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I can be your liare
I can be your bearer of bad news
Sick and uninspired by
The diamonds in your fire
Burning like a flame inside of you
But is this just desire or the truth?

So shame on me for the ruse
Shame on me for the blues
Another one returned that I'll never use

I won't go getting tired of you
I won't go getting tired of you
I'm not getting tired
I won't go getting tired of you
I won't go getting tired of you
I'm not getting tired

Hanging on this wire
Waiting for the day I have to choose
Cursed by love so dire
One more boy for hire
One more boy to lend a hand to you
But it is this just desire or the truth?

So shame on me for the ruse
Shame on me for the blues
Another one returned that I'll never use

I won't go getting tired of you
I won't go getting tired of you
I'm not getting tired
I won't go getting tired of you
I won't go getting tired of you
I'm not getting tired
Of you
Of you

I can be your liar
I can be your bearer of bad news
Sick and uninspired by
The diamonds in your fire
Burning like a flame inside of you
Is this just desire or the truth?

So shame on me for the ruse
Shame on me for the blues
Another one returned that I'll never use

I won't go getting tired of you
I won't go getting tired of you
I'm not getting tired
I won't go getting tired of you
I won't go getting tired of you




I'm not getting tired
Of you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Foo Fighters' "Tired of You" paint a picture of a relationship where one partner is tired but still holding on. The singer admits to being able to lie and even being the bearer of bad news for their partner. They express a sense of weariness with the relationship and the diamonds in their partner's fire no longer inspire them. However, they cannot tell if their feelings are just desire or the truth. They seem to feel trapped on a wire, waiting for the day when they will have to choose whether to stay or leave. The singer has been cursed by love so dire and used up and thrown away like another one returned that they will never use. Despite all of this, they won't go getting tired of their partner.


The song's lyrics express the exhaustion of a relationship that is either on the verge of ending or one where one partner is carrying most of the weight. The singer expresses feeling like they've been hired to hold their partner's hand. They also seem to be feeling a sense of regret, apologizing for the ruse and the blues. While they are tired, they are not ready to give up on their partner just yet, as they repeat the phrase "I won't go getting tired of you" multiple times. It is a song about the complexities of relationships and the struggles of trying to keep them alive.


Line by Line Meaning

I can be your liar
I am willing to lie for you


I can be your bearer of bad news
I will be the one to give you bad news you might not want to hear


Sick and uninspired by
I am disgusted and lack inspiration because of


The diamonds in your fire
Your success and wealth


Burning like a flame inside of you
Your passion and drive


But is this just desire or the truth?
I am unsure whether your passion and drive reflect something true or just a fleeting desire


So shame on me for the ruse
I am ashamed of deceiving you


Shame on me for the blues
I am ashamed of my own sadness


Another one returned that I'll never use
I have discarded yet another potential lover that I won't ever pursue


I won't go getting tired of you
I won't lose interest in you


I'm not getting tired
I still have the energy and will to be with you


Hanging on this wire
I am feeling trapped and uncertain


Waiting for the day I have to choose
I am anticipating the moment when I must make a decision


Cursed by love so dire
I feel doomed by my overwhelming love


One more boy for hire
I am just another guy you can call on


One more boy to lend a hand to you
I am willing to help and support you


Of you
With you




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dave Grohl, Christopher Shiflett

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@getafixthedruid1797

I’ve always liked the foo fighters but i now am a lot older and really appreciate how good their songs really are ,there are no short cuts or weak song their music can stand against some of the great rock bands of the past .

@dyshellkimble1093

Been listening to Foo Fighters since high school.... Never paid attention to this one until "I Think I Love My Wife" 💖💖💖

@adielharar3351

dave grohl is seriouly one of the best songwriters out there. the guy is seriously saving the rock industry from completely vanishing. what he creates is one of the only things i can truely call music, for that i really apreciate (not sure if i spelled it right) the Foo Fighters so much more than other rock musicians and bands out there. the Foo Fighters are using many different styles and are pretty much never getting old. there's no way i'd say their music sounds the same because they don't. every song is so unique it's mind blowing really.

@DecayToDeath

Adi Elharar Foo Fighters are my favorite band, but I can't say that Dave is one of the best songwriters out there.

@mikakaunisto6423

did you know that dave was in nirvana

@mraaronmallory

Dear Adi 🌹I 🌹agree. 🌹When 🌹you 🌹really 🌹 LOVE 🌹someone 🌹you 🌹NEVER 🌹do 🌹 get tired of their persona. Their music 🎶 is 💓 great and never boring 😴 . Minister Donna Camille Eckhardt ❤ Founder of Effectual Fervent Prayer Ministry

@Samuel-og4pg

One of my favourite songs of theirs. I can't explain why. It's just......awesome.

@appalachianmountains6010

Horatio Ringstinger , I know exactly what u mean

@mraaronmallory

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@ladre2361

Am I the only one who genuinely loves this song, like it's perfect and that distorted guitar play at the end👍

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