Arlandria
Foo Fighters
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Ain't that the way it always starts A simple round of conversation Became a shameful equation I flipped you station to station Hey, don't go and turn the other way Don't say there's nothing more to say Come on, hear me out, hush, hush, settle down Button up don't make a sound Shame, shame, go away Come again some other day You used to say I couldn't save you enough So I've been savin' it up, I started savin' it up And when you said I couldn't give you enough, I started givin' you up, I started givin' you up You are not me, Arlandria, Arlandria, You and what army, Arlandria, Arlandria Oh God you gotta make it stop Chase all of those memories away Save them all for another day Don't you remember it was rain that drowned you Wait, I wanna see if you can change I wanna keep all I can take I feel much better now Use me up, spit me out, let me be your hand-me-down Fame, fame, go away, come again some other day You used to say I couldn't save you enough So I've been savin' it up, I started savin' it up And when you said I couldn't give you enough I started givin' you up, I started givin' you up You are not me, Arlandria, Arlandria You and what army, Arlandria, Arlandria Oh God you gotta make it stop My sweet Virginia I'm the same as I was in your arms My sweet Virginia I'm the same as I was in your arms Shame, shame go away, come again some other day Memories keep haunting me, help me chase them all away Hush, now, settle down, button up, don't make a sound Close your eyes, turn around, help me burn this to the ground Come now, take the blame, that's OK I'll play the game I don't care it's all the same, watch it all go up in flames Use me up, spit me out, let me be your hand-me-down Fame, fame, go away, come again some other day You used to say I couldn't save you enough So I've been savin' it up, I started savin' it up And when you said I couldn't give you enough I started givin' you up, I started givin' you up You are not me, Arlandria, Arlandria You and what army, Arlandria, Arlandria Oh God you gotta make it stop My sweet Virginia Oh God you gotta make it stop My sweet Virginia Oh God you gotta make it stop
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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, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"Arlandria" is a song performed by the American rock band Foo Fighters and it's from their seventh studio album "Wasting Light", which was released in 2011.
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Song InspirationLead singer Dave Grohl was inspired to write this song as an ode to the neighborhood in Alexandria, Virginia where he grew up. Arlandria is actually the name of that neighborhood.
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Record ProductionThe song, like the rest of the album, was recorded in Dave Grohl's home garage using only analog equipment.
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Lyrics MeaningThe song's lyrics express Grohl's wish to maintain his connection to his humble upbringing, even as he experiences success with the band.
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Song Performance"Arlandria" quickly became popular among fans and the band regularly performed the song during their live concerts.
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Chart PerformanceThe song charted in multiple countries, including hitting #16 on the US Hot Rock Songs chart and #66 on the UK Singles chart.
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High Energy TrackUnlike some of the band's other songs, "Arlandria" is known for its high-energy performance which showcases Grohl's powerful vocals and the band's impressive musicianship.
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Music StyleThe song's style is often described as alternative rock or post-grunge, following the characteristic sound of Foo Fighters.
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Single ReleaseAlthough it was not released as a single, "Arlandria" was still one of the standout songs from the "Wasting Light" album and received significant airplay.
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Noted Recognition“Arlandria” is attributed as one of the most underrated Foo Fighters' hits, despite not having an official music video. It maintains its status as a fan favorite years after its initial release.
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