Rope
The Foo Fighters Lyrics
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Been cheating gravity and waiting on the fall
How did this come over me, I thought I was above it all
Our hopes gone up in smoke, swallow your crown
Choke, on a kiss, I thought I'd save my breath for you
Choke, on a kiss, I thought I'd save my breath for you
Give me some rope I'm coming loose, I'm pulling for you now
Give me some rope I'm coming, out of my head, into the clear when you, go,
I, go, noose
These premonitions got me crying up a storm
Leave your condition, this position does no harm
Choke, on a kiss, I thought I'd save my breath for you
Choke, on a kiss, I thought I'd save my breath for you
Give me some rope I'm coming loose, I'm hanging on you
Give me some rope I'm coming loose, I'm pulling for you now
Give me some rope I'm coming, out of my head, into the clear when you, go,
I, go, noose
Give me some rope I'm coming loose, I'm hanging on you
Give me some rope I'm coming loose, I'm pulling for you now
Give me some hope I'm coming through, I'm coming out, yeah
Give me some rope, I'm coming out of my head, into the clear when you go,
I go, go
The song "Rope" by The Foo Fighters is a song about indecision and being stuck in a difficult position. The lyrics describe how the singer feels like they are climbing up a wall, cheating gravity, and waiting for the fall. They also touch on the idea that the singer thought they were above all of this but were proven wrong. The lyrics suggest that they are choking on a kiss and that they thought they were saving their breath for someone special. The lyrics also mention premonitions that have made the singer cry, but they are trying to leave their condition to prevent any harm.
The chorus of the song is a plea for help. The singer asks for some rope so that they can come loose and hang on to someone they trust. They are pulling for that person and want them to know that they are there for them. The lyrics mention the idea of a noose, which is a symbol of being trapped and helpless. The singer is trying to break free from this feeling and regain control of their life.
Line by Line Meaning
This indecision got me climbing up the wall
My inability to make a decision is frustrating me to the point of driving me up the wall.
Been cheating gravity and waiting on the fall
I've been defying the odds, taking risks, and waiting for everything to come crashing down.
How did this come over me, I thought I was above it all
I'm confused as to how I got into this situation, I believed I was immune to it.
Our hopes gone up in smoke, swallow your crown
Our aspirations have failed, accept it and move on.
Choke, on a kiss, I thought I'd save my breath for you
I feel like I'm suffocating, I thought I was saving my energy for you but now I'm struggling.
Give me some rope I'm coming loose, I'm hanging on you
I need something to hold onto, I'm losing control and clinging onto you for support.
Give me some rope I'm coming loose, I'm pulling for you now
I want to help you now, give me the chance to make things right.
Give me some rope I'm coming, out of my head, into the clear when you, go,
I, go, noose
I'm breaking away from my own doubts and uncertainties and escaping with you, leaving behind any negativity and restrictions.
These premonitions got me crying up a storm
My intuitions have me feeling very emotional, as it's overwhelming and difficult to process.
Leave your condition, this position does no harm
Don't worry about your current state, what we are doing isn't going to cause any harm.
Give me some hope I'm coming through, I'm coming out, yeah
I need to feel optimistic about the future, I will make it through and emerge victorious.
Give me some rope, I'm coming out of my head, into the clear when you go,
I go, go
I'm freeing myself from my own negative thoughts and doubts and joining you in the clear, moving forward with you every step of the way.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: DAVID ERIC GROHL, THOMAS STEVEN HAWKINS, NATE MENDEL, CHRISTOPHER A SHIFLETT, PAT SMEAR
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@Cinghiale_grasso
This is the most "Foo Fighters Song" of Foo Fighters.
@ErnestoStaccolanana
totally agree
@apunahasapeemapetilon5420
This is the most "Foo Fighters album" of Foo Fighters
@aja5933
Yes it is very foo fightery
@DashaAntonova548
Very true
@renytaagustin9290
Agree, this is the most groovy song in this album..
@paulh7589
I like how the Foo Fighters build up musical tension and then release it. It is so damn satisfying to listen to. With many of their songs I feel like I am taking my last breath, and then BOOM! I can fill my lungs again (musically speaking). Do I make sense or am I nuts?
@rpskaza
I love all their songs and I’m trying to figure out exactly why. I think I might be a bit bipolar and that’s why I like that build up and release! 😆
@adaptivelearner6162
No they did that on
Everlong as well.
@Grohl85
Nah you make perfect sense!