These Days

Foo Fighters

About These Days

"These Days" is the fourth single, (fifth in the United Kingdom), from the American rock band Foo Fighters' seventh studio album Wasting Light. It was written by Dave Grohl and co-produced by Butch Vig. Dave Grohl has stated that it is his favourite song that he has ever written. On August 18, 2012, the Foo Fighters performed "These Days" at Pukkelpop, as a tribute to the people who either died or were injured there a year earlier, due to a violent thunderstorm that raged over the festival grounds.  


Year:
2011
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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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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 Eric Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Nate Mendel, Christopher A. Shiflett, Pat Smear

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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".
Release Date
The song was released as the album's third single in January 2012.
Songwriter
Dave Grohl, the band's lead vocalist wrote "These Days". He regarded it as the best thing he had ever written.
Album Success
The album "Wasting Light", where "These Days" appears, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, and was nominated for six Grammy Awards.
Music Video
The music video for "These Days" features live footage from the band's concerts.
Song Theme
The song is believed to reflect Grohl's own thoughts about mortality and his life's experiences.
Chart Performance
"These Days" topped the Billboard Rock Songs chart and made it to number 3 on the Mainstream Rock chart.
Live Performances
Foo Fighters consistently performed "These Days" during their live concerts and tours. Notably, it was performed at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards.
Critical Reception
Many music critics praised the song for its raw energy and emotional depth.
Song Lyrics
The lyrics of "These Days" are appreciated for its relatable and poignant nature, appealing to a wide range of audiences.
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.
Recognition
"These Day" was nominated for Best Rock Performance at the 54th Grammy Awards.
Creative Process
The song, like the entire album, was recorded in Dave Grohl’s garage using only analog equipment.
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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