Oh George
Foo Fighters / Foo Fighters Lyrics
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Threw it up as it went down
Strange enough it left me rude and turned around
Watched as they all took their vows
Fools were drawing trying to save that day
I don't doubt that anyway
Have a seat and watch it burn
Trace around the corner this is what I've learned
Always waited for my turn
"Oh George" is a reflective track by Foo Fighters that deals with regret and missed opportunities. The song opens with the singer leaving a town on a train, feeling alienated and disconnected. He watches as everyone else takes their vows, representing a sense of rootedness and belonging that he himself lacks. As the song progresses, he admits that he's made mistakes ("Fools were drawing trying to save that day, I don't doubt that anyway") and feels stuck waiting for his turn, watching as the old ones come back.
The song takes on a melancholic tone, the lyrics lamenting the past and the elusive nature of time. The repetition of "always waited for my turn" further underscores the feeling of impatience and restlessness that's running through the track. The phrase "have a seat and watch it burn" almost seems like a resigned acceptance of the fact that things won't always turn out the way we want them to.
Overall, "Oh George" is a poignant and reflective track that grapples with time, regret, and a sense of displacement.
Line by Line Meaning
The train that I got onto up and left that town
I left my hometown on a train
Threw it up as it went down
The train was going in the opposite direction of the town
Strange enough it left me rude and turned around
The departure left me feeling bitter and resentful
Watched as they all took their vows
Witnessed others making commitments
Fools were drawing trying to save that day
Unwise people attempted to rescue a situation
I don't doubt that anyway
I don't question their intentions
Phase it out until the older ones return
Wait until things settle down
Have a seat and watch it burn
Relax and observe the chaos
Trace around the corner this is what I've learned
I've gained insight through observation
Always waited for my turn
I've been patient and waited for my opportunity
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVE GROHL
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