I'll Stick Around

Foo Fighters

About I'll Stick Around

"I'll Stick Around" is the second single released by the Foo Fighters from their 1995 self titled debut album Foo Fighters.


Year:
1995
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I thought I knew all it took to bother you
Every word I said was true that you'll see

How could it be I'm the only one who sees your rehearsed insanity

I still refuse all the methods you've abused
It's all right if you're confused let me be

I've been around all the pawns
You've gagged and bound
They'll come back and knock you down and I'll be free

I've taken all and I've endured
One day it all will fade
I'm sure

I don't owe you anything

I had no other hand in your ever desperate plan
It returns and when it lands words are due

I should've known we were better off alone
I looked in and I was shown
You were too

I've taken all and I've endured
One day it all will fade
I'm sure

I don't owe you anything

I'll stick around and learn from all that came from it

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Foo Fighters

The Foo Fighters are an American rock band, formed in Seattle in 1994. It was founded by Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl as a one-man project following the death of Kurt Cobain and the resulting dissolution of his previous band. The group got its name from the UFOs and various aerial phenomena that were reported by Allied aircraft pilots in World War II, which were known collectively as foo fighters. 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 fellow Nirvana touring bandmate Pat Smear as guitarist to complete the lineup. The band began with performances in Portland, Ore… more »

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Written by: DAVID GROHL

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10 facts about this song

Origin of the Song
"I'll Stick Around" is the second single released by Foo Fighters from their self-titled debut studio album.
Song Creation
The song was written by Dave Grohl, who was the band's sole member until the addition of other band members for touring after the album's completion.
Release Date
The song was released on September 4, 1995.
Rankings
"I'll Stick Around" peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, demonstrating its international popularity.
Music Video
The music video for "I'll Stick Around" was directed by Gerald Casale, who is also a member of the band Devo. The video features Grohl performing the song in a clean, white room infiltrated by a humongous virus, as a reference to the song’s notorious lyrics.
Controversy
Many people believe the song is about Courtney Love, the controversial widow of Nirvana's Kurt Cobain. However, Dave Grohl has never publicly confirmed this theory, though insiders suggest the lyrics are an expression of Grohl's feelings toward Love.
Lyrics
Despite the controversy over the song's intended subject, its lyrics famously proclaim, "I don't owe you anything."
Live Performances
"I'll Stick Around" was performed in many of the Foo Fighters' early live shows and continues to be a staple in their concert setlists due to its popularity and rock-driven tempo.
Recording
The song was recorded by Grohl at Robert Lang Studios in Seattle, Washington, in October 1994.
Album Success
"I'll Stick Around" played a significant role in driving the Foo Fighters' debut album to achieve multi-platinum status in various countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom.

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