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.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foo_Fighters
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)
What If I Do?
Foo Fighters Lyrics
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Help me search to find the words that eat you up inside
I go side to side like the wildest tides in your hurricane
And I only hide what is on my mind because I can't explain
What if I do love
What if I don't?
I'd have to lose everything just to find you
What if I don't
I'd have to lose everything just to find you
It's my turn this solo burn so throw me in the fire
Trophies earned and lessons learned, my wicked little lies
We can pave new roads with the cold creed stones, wind them through the pines
Should I stay or should I go alone? I cannot decide
What if I do love
What if I don't?
I'd have to lose everything just to find you
What if I do love
What if I don't
I'd have to lose everything just to find you
Carolina, Caroline
Carolina, Caroline
What if I do love
What if I don't?
I'd have to lose everything just to find you
What if I do love
What if I don't
I'd have to lose everything just to find you
Carolina, Caroline
Carolina, Caroline
Carolina, Caroline
Carolina, Caroline
The lyrics of Foo Fighter's song "What If I Do?" speak about the confusion and uncertainty of being in love. The relationship between the singer and the subject of the song is tumultuous and causes him to lose sleep, searching for the words that will reveal what is eating them up inside. The metaphor of a hurricane and wildest tides describes the intense emotions they both feel, but the singer can't reveal what's on his mind. Despite wanting to love and be with the other person, he is unsure whether he should take that risk or not. The lines "What if I do love, what if I don't? I'd have to lose everything just to find you" encapsulate this conflict the singer is experiencing, where he needs to make a choice and face the potential consequences.
The lyrics also suggest that the singer has had a tumultuous past with the person he loves, as he references "wicked little lies." The verses "It's my turn this solo burn so throw me in the fire, Trophies earned and lessons learned" talk about how he is ready to take a chance and embrace the unknown, but he cannot decide whether to stay or leave the relationship. The chorus repeats this dilemma, emphasizing the struggle of weighing the risks and rewards of love.
Overall, "What If I Do?" is a song about the inner conflict and uncertainty that comes with falling in love, and how it can make someone question their decisions and priorities.
Line by Line Meaning
Back and forth that voice of yours keeps me up at night
Your voice echoes in my head, causing me to lose sleep as I attempt to discern the words you're holding back.
Help me search to find the words that eat you up inside
I want to help you release the words that are tormenting you inside, as they're clearly causing you distress.
I go side to side like the wildest tides in your hurricane
I'm trying to cope with the chaotic energy that emanates from you like a storm, and it's throwing me off-balance.
And I only hide what is on my mind because I can't explain
I'm keeping my own thoughts and feelings to myself because I lack the words to describe them adequately.
It's my turn this solo burn so throw me in the fire
I'm taking on this challenge solo, and I'm willing to risk everything to see it through.
Trophies earned and lessons learned, my wicked little lies
I've lied to myself and others in the past, but I've learned from those mistakes and am now looking to gain something meaningful.
We can pave new roads with the cold creed stones, wind them through the pines
We have the power to create a new path for ourselves, one that may be difficult but ultimately leads us to where we want to be.
Should I stay or should I go alone? I cannot decide
I'm grappling with a decision that may require me to take a leap of faith, and I'm not sure if I'm ready to do it alone.
Carolina, Caroline
Though the meaning behind this repeated line is unclear, it could signify a yearning for something or someone that's elusive.
What if I do love
This line is a rhetorical question, as the artist considers the possibility of loving this person despite the risks involved.
What if I don't?
Similarly, this line is a rhetorical question, as the singer ponders what may happen if they don't allow themselves to love this person and thus miss out on a potentially rewarding relationship.
I'd have to lose everything just to find you
Discovering this person and what they mean to the artist will likely involve taking a huge risk, one that could result in loss and upheaval.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: DAVID ERIC GROHL, TAYLOR HAWKINS, NATE MENDEL, CHRIS SHIFLETT
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