These Days
Foo Fighters
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One of these days, the ground will drop out from beneath your feet One of these days, your heart will stop and play it's final beat One of these days, the clocks will stop and time won't mean a thing One of these days, their bombs will drop and silence everything But it's alright, yeah it's alright, said it's alright Easy for you to say Your heart has never been broken Your pride has never been stolen Not yet, not yet, one of these days I bet your heart 'll be broken I bet your pride 'll be stolen I'll bet, I'll bet, I'll bet, I'll bet One of these days, one of these days One of these days, your eyes will close and pain will disappear One of these days, you will forget to hope and learn to fear But it's alright, yeah it's alright, said it's alright Easy for you to say Your heart has never been broken Your pride has never been stolen Not yet, not yet, one of these days I bet your heart 'll be broken I bet your pride 'll be stolen I'll bet, I'll bet, I'll bet, I'll bet One of these days, one of these days But it's alright, yeah it's alright, said it's alright Yeah it's alright Don't say it's alright, don't say it's alright Don't say it's alright One of these days your heart will stop and play it's final beat But it's alright, easy for you to say Your heart has never been broken Your pride has never been stolen Not yet, not yet, one of these days I bet your heart will be broken I bet your pride will be stolen I'll bet, I'll bet, I'll bet, I'll bet One of these days One of these days One of these days
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Written by: David Eric Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Nate Mendel, Christopher A. Shiflett, Pat Smear
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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14 facts about this song
Background Information"These Days" is a song from the American rock band Foo Fighters' seventh studio album, "Wasting Light".
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Release DateThe song was released as the album's third single in January 2012.
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SongwriterDave Grohl, the band's lead vocalist wrote "These Days". He regarded it as the best thing he had ever written.
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Album SuccessThe album "Wasting Light", where "These Days" appears, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, and was nominated for six Grammy Awards.
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Music VideoThe music video for "These Days" features live footage from the band's concerts.
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Song ThemeThe song is believed to reflect Grohl's own thoughts about mortality and his life's experiences.
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Chart Performance"These Days" topped the Billboard Rock Songs chart and made it to number 3 on the Mainstream Rock chart.
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Live PerformancesFoo Fighters consistently performed "These Days" during their live concerts and tours. Notably, it was performed at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Critical ReceptionMany music critics praised the song for its raw energy and emotional depth.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of "These Days" are appreciated for its relatable and poignant nature, appealing to a wide range of audiences.
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Sound Design"These Days" is marked by Foo Fighters signature mix of heavy guitars and melancholic melodies that have seen the band dubbed as pioneers of post-grunge music.
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Recognition"These Day" was nominated for Best Rock Performance at the 54th Grammy Awards.
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Creative ProcessThe song, like the entire album, was recorded in Dave Grohl’s garage using only analog equipment.
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Impact"These Days" has been used in a variety of media including video games and films, enhancing the song’s popularity and cultural reach.
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