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.
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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)
Weenie Beenie
Foo Fighters Lyrics
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Read a sponsor one shot, no post-show
Tear it off, but not a lot, it's not enough to debate
As if you blame real and stagnate, real stagnate
Big shit no shit
Tear it off, but not a lot, only so much you can take
Some try that hit beast and mud lead, beast and mud lead
Tear it off, but not a lot, only so much you can take
As if you blame real and stagnate, real stagnate
Tear it off, but not a lot, it's not enough to debate
Right?
I'm molasses hung in rent
Read a sponsor one shot, no post-show
Tear it off, but not a lot, only so much you can take
One shot, nothing, one shot, nothing
One shot, nothing, one shot, nothing
One shot, nothing, one shot, nothing
One shot, nothing
The lyrics to Foo Fighters' "Weenie Beenie" are notoriously difficult to decipher, but they seem to revolve around the idea of feeling stuck and stagnant in life. The opening line, "I'm molasses hung in rent," could be interpreted as feeling bogged down and slow-moving, perhaps stuck in an unfulfilling job or situation.
The following lines suggest a sense of frustration and a desire to break free: "Tear it off, but not a lot, it's not enough to debate / As if you blame real and stagnate." The repetition of "tear it off" could represent a desire to shed old habits or patterns, but the singer seems to be unsure of how to do so effectively.
The chorus of "Tear it off, but not a lot" reinforces this idea of trying to make changes, but only being able to do so in small increments. The line "Some try that hit beast and mud lead" could be a reference to trying experimental or unconventional methods to break free from stagnation, but ultimately not finding success.
Overall, "Weenie Beenie" is a somewhat cryptic song, but it seems to explore the theme of feeling stuck and searching for a way to break free. The repetitive lyrics and heavy guitar riffs give the song a frenetic energy that matches the sense of restlessness conveyed in the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm molasses hung in rent
I feel stuck and unable to move forward
Read a sponsor one shot no post-show
Drank a sponsored drink but didn't receive the expected buzz
Tear it off, but not a lot, it's not enough to debate
Try to make a change, but not too drastic, as it won't solve the problem
As if you blame real and stagnate
It's easy to blame others for one's own lack of progress and motivation
Big shit no shit
Sarcastic phrase used to express skepticism or disbelief
Tear it off, but not a lot, only so much you can take
Keep trying to make small changes, but don't expect a significant impact
Some try that hit beast and mud lead
Some people try to escape their problems through drugs and alcohol
Big shit no shit
Sarcastic phrase used to express skepticism or disbelief
Tear it off, but not a lot, only so much you can take
Keep trying to make small changes, but don't expect a significant impact
Tear it off, but not a lot, it's not enough to debate
Try to make a change, but not too drastic, as it won't solve the problem
Big shit no duh
Sarcastic phrase used to express agreement with something obvious
Right?
Questioning the previous statement, seeking agreement or confirmation
One shot nothing
Drinking one shot of alcohol won't solve any problems
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: David Grohl
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