Breakout

Foo Fighters

About Breakout

"Breakout" is a song by Foo Fighters. It is the second track and fourth single from their third album There Is Nothing Left to Lose.


Year:
1999
3:20
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You make me dizzy
Running circles in my head
One of these days I'll chase you down
Well look who's going crazy now
We're face to face my friend
Better get out
Better get out

You know you make me breakout
Make me breakout

I don't wanna look like that
I don't wanna look like that

You know you make me breakout
Make me breakout

I don't wanna look like that
I don't wanna look like that
Know you make me breakout

You can see this on my face
It's all for you
The more and more I take I break right through
Therapy still scares me
Putting me on my back again
I may be crazy, little frayed around the ends
One of these days I'll phase you out

Burn it in the blast off
Burn it in the blast off
Watch me crawl away
Try to get out
Try to get out

You know you make me breakout
Make me breakout

I don't wanna look like that
I don't wanna look like that

You know you make me breakout
Make me breakout

I don't wanna look like that
I don't wanna look like that
I don't wanna look like that

Breakout!
Go, go, go

You know you make me breakout
Make me breakout

I don't wanna look like that
I don't wanna look like that
Know you make me breakout

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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: NATE MENDEL, DAVE GROHL, TAYLOR HAWKINS

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Release
"Breakout" is a song by American rock band Foo Fighters. It was released as a single in 2000 as part of the band's third album, "There is Nothing Left to Lose."
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "Breakout" performed well in the music charts. It peaked at number 60 in UK Singles Chart, number 12 on Billboard Alternative Songs chart, and number 10 on Mainstream Rock Tracks in the USA.
Music Video
The music video for "Breakout" features Dave Grohl's real-life girlfriend at the time, Melissa Auf der Maur, former bassist of band Hole and Smashing Pumpkins.
Movie Appearance
"Breakout" was featured in the soundtrack of the 2000 film, "Me, Myself, and Irene," starring Jim Carrey and Renée Zellweger.
Song Meaning
Dave Grohl, the band's lead singer, described "Breakout" as a song about his migraine headaches.
Writing Credits
"Breakout" was written by Foo Fighters band members Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, and Taylor Hawkins.
Live Performances
"Breakout" became a staple shoe in Foo Fighters' live performances and has been performed in many of their concerts since its release.
Reception
Despite a lukewarm reception from critics, "Breakout" has remained popular among fans and has over 35 million streams on Spotify as of 2022.
Song Influences
Dave Grohl said the song was influenced and sonically inspired by the punk rock sound of bands like Black Flag and Bad Brains.
Award Nominations
The album "There is Nothing Left to Lose" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Album in 2001, with "Breakout" as one of its standout tracks.

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