Exhausted

Foo Fighters

About Exhausted

"Exhausted" is a song by American rock band Foo Fighters. It was the band's first single released and the lead single from their debut album. It was only issued as a promotional single, pressed on black 12" vinyl. The song is notable for being the first original Foo Fighters track released to the public, when it premiered January 8, 1995 on Eddie Vedder's Self-Pollution Radio broadcast.


Year:
1995
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I'm not around that much
Running exhausted and lost
If it could be undone
Will it have costed?
It's taught and lost

Blowing away we stray, wilted
Insuited, at fault
What if the day had stayed in bed
These baubles we've brought
At fault

After the bliss has long ended
This caution this fault
Give me a breeze that's long winded
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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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15 facts about this song

Track Details
"Exhausted" is the first song from the debut album of Foo Fighters, released in 1995.
Rare Acoustic Version
There is a rare acoustic version of this song, which was used as a B-side to the single "Big Me."
Dave Grohl's Solo Effort
The song, like the rest of the album, was performed entirely by Dave Grohl, the band's frontman. Grohl played all the instruments himself.
Background Noise
The song starts and ends with the sound of a tape player being manipulated, creating a unique background noise.
Success
"Exhausted" was played on several US radio stations, even though it was never officially released as a single.
Aesthetic
The song is known for its heavy, grungy sound - a reflection of Grohl's previous involvement with the band, Nirvana.
Origin
Grohl wrote and recorded "Exhausted" in the weeks following the death of Kurt Cobain, Nirvana's lead singer, indicating the song's potential emotion and significance.
Musical Style
The song is characterized by its quiet-loud dynamic, a popular musical structure in grunge.
Recording
The song was recorded at Robert Lang Studios in Seattle.
Music Video
There is no official music video for "Exhausted," unusual for Foo Fighters as most of their tracks have accompanying videos.
Live Performances
The first time "Exhausted" was performed live was at The Velvet Elvis Arts Lounge in Seattle on February 19, 1995.
Release
The song was released as part of the band's debut album by Capitol Records.
Music Sales
The Foo Fighters debut album, featuring "Exhausted," went on to go platinum in the US, selling over one million copies.
Song Length
"Exhausted" is the longest track on the Foo Fighters' debut album at a runtime of 5:45 minutes.
Lyrics
The song has been interpreted as expressing feelings of emptiness, longing, and fatigue, possibly reflective of Grohl's state of mind following Cobain's death. However, Grohl himself has never confirmed this interpretation.

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