Let It Die
Foo Fighters
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A heart of gold But it lost it's pride Beautiful veins And bloodshot eyes I see your face In another light Why'd you have to go And let it die Why'd you have to go And let it die Why'd you have to go And let it die In too deep And out of time Why'd you have to go And let it die A simple man And his blushing bride (Why'd you have to go) (And let it die) Intravenous Intertwined (Why'd you have to go) (And let it die) Hearts gone cold Your hands were tied (Why'd you have to go) (And let it die) Why'd you have to go And let it die Why'd you have to go And let it die Why'd you have to go And let it die In too deep And out of time Why'd you have to go And let it die Do you ever think of me You're so considerate Did you ever think of me Oh so considerate In too deep And lost in time Why'd you have to go And let it die Beautiful veins And bloodshot eyes Why'd you have to go And let it die Hearts gone cold And hands are tied Why'd you have to go And let it die Why'd you have to go And let it die Do you ever think of me You're so considerate Did you ever think of me Oh so considerate In too deep And lost in time Why'd you have to go And let it die Beautiful veins And bloodshot eyes Why'd you have to go And let it die Hearts gone cold And hands are tied Why'd you have to go And let it die Why'd you have to go And let this die Why'd you have to go And let this die Why'd you have to go And let this die Why'd you have to go And let this die Why'd you have to go And let it die
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Written by: David Eric Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Christopher A. Shiflett, Nate Mendel
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"Let It Die" is one of the tracks from the Foo Fighters' sixth studio album, "Echoes, Silence, Patience, & Grace", which was released on September 25, 2007.
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Song MeaningAlthough it's not confirmed by the band, some fans believe that "Let It Die" is about the end of lead singer Dave Grohl's friendship with Nirvana's former member, Kurt Cobain.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song "Let It Die" is credited to all four members of the Foo Fighters - Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett, and Taylor Hawkins.
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Track HistoryThis song was notably used as the opening track during their "Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace" tour.
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AwardsIn 2008, "Let It Die" won the Grammy award for Best Hard Rock Performance, making it one of the many Grammy award-winning tracks for the band.
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Song StructureThe song starts as a slow and soft tune, but it gradually builds up and explodes into a heavy rock chorus, showcasing the band's ability to meld soft and heavy rock elements seamlessly.
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Music VideoThough popular, surprisingly, "Let It Die" does not have an official music video.
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Chart Performance"Let It Die" did well on the charts, reaching number 1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks, topping the chart for three weeks.
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Live performances"Let It Die" has been a staple in Foo Fighters' setlist since the track's release, with unique improvisations in every performance.
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Song AppreciationThe song has been hailed by both critics and fans alike as one of the most intense and hard-hitting tracks of Foo Fighters’ discography.
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