Rope
Foo Fighters
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This indecision got me climbing up the wall Been cheating gravity and waiting on the fall How did this come over me, I thought I was above it all Our hopes gone up in smoke, swallow your crown Choke, on a kiss, I thought I'd save my breath for you Choke, on a kiss, I thought I'd save my breath for you Give me some rope I'm coming loose, I'm hanging on you Give me some rope I'm coming loose, I'm pulling for you now Give me some rope I'm coming, out of my head, into the clear when you, go, I, go, noose These premonitions got me crying up a storm Leave your condition, this position does no harm Choke, on a kiss, I thought I'd save my breath for you Choke, on a kiss, I thought I'd save my breath for you Give me some rope I'm coming loose, I'm hanging on you Give me some rope I'm coming loose, I'm pulling for you now Give me some rope I'm coming, out of my head, into the clear when you, go, I, go, noose Give me some rope I'm coming loose, I'm hanging on you Give me some rope I'm coming loose, I'm pulling for you now Give me some hope I'm coming through, I'm coming out, yeah Give me some rope, I'm coming out of my head, into the clear when you go, I go, go Loose
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Written by: David Eric Grohl, Thomas Hawkins, Nate Mendel, Christopher Shiftlett, Pat Smear
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10 facts about this song
Release and Reception"Rope" was released as the first single from the Foo Fighters' seventh studio album, "Wasting Light", released on March 1, 2011. The song received favorable reviews from music critics and was praised for its aggressive sound.
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Chart SuccessUpon its release, "Rope" debuted at number one on Billboard’s Rock Songs Chart, making it the first song ever to debut at the top spot on that chart. It also reached number one on the Alternative Songs and the Hot Rock Songs charts.
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Grammy RecognitionThe song won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 2012, marking the second year in a row that Foo Fighters received this award.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song "Rope" was directed by frontman Dave Grohl himself. The video was filmed in a grainy, shaky style and features the band performing in a white cube-like structure, giving the illusion that the band is in a shapeshifting room.
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Style and Influence"Rope" was described by lead singer Dave Grohl as an attempt to have a "prog rock band in your garage" vibe. The song incorporates elements of progressive rock, further showcasing the diversity of Foo Fighters' sound.
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Recording and ProductionUniquely, the song along with the entire "Wasting Light" album was recorded in Grohl's garage using only analog equipment. Producer Butch Vig and the band wanted a raw and authentic rock sound, forgoing digital technology.
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Band Members' ContributionsTaylor Hawkins, the drummer, contributed significantly to the song by coming up with the drum beat for "Rope" during a jam session, which inspired the rest of the band to write the song. and Grohl remarked that the song's middle section was made to highlight Hawkins' drumming skills.
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Live PerformancesSince its release, "Rope" has been a staple in Foo Fighters' live performances, showcasing the energy the song brings, both in the studio and live on stage.
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International SuccessOutside of America, the single had success too, reaching the top ten in Australia, Belgium, Japan and the UK Rock Chart.
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Extended and Remix VersionsA nearly six minute-long extended version of "Rope" was included in the deluxe version of the "Wasting Light" album. A remix of the song was also done by the electronic music duo Deadmau5.
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