Foo Fighters: Everlong Lyrics
- Inspiration: Dave Grohl wrote “Everlong” during a tumultuous period when the Foo Fighters almost disbanded, and his relationship with then-girlfriend Louise Post (from the band Veruca Salt) was ending.
- Sound: It balances raw alternative rock energy with softer, more introspective moments, marking a stylistic shift for the band.
Themes:
- Intense Connection: The song explores the powerful, all-consuming feeling of falling deeply in love and fearing its loss.
- Persistence of Love: Despite the anxieties and insecurities, there’s a sense that true love can endure through darkness.
- Nostalgia and Longing: The lyrics touch on the bittersweet feeling of holding onto something precious, even if it might never fully be yours.
Foo Fighters: Everlong Lyrics
Hello
I’ve waited here for you
Everlong
Tonight, I throw myself into
And out of the red
Out of her head, she sang
Come down and waste away with me
Down with me
Slow, how you wanted it to be
I’m over my head
Out of her head, she sang
And I wonder
When I sing along with you
If everything could ever be this real forever
If anything could ever be this good again
The only thing I’ll ever ask of you
You’ve got to promise not to stop when I say when
She sang
Breathe out
So I can breathe you in
Hold you in
And now
I know you’ve always been
Out of your head
Out of my head, I sang
And I wonder
When I sing along with you
If everything could ever feel this real forever
If anything could ever be this good again
The only thing I’ll ever ask of you
You’ve got to promise not to stop when I say when
She sang
And I wonder
If everything could ever feel this real forever
If anything could ever be this good again
The only thing I’ll ever ask of you
You’ve got to promise not to stop when I say when
Overall Impact:
“Everlong” is an anthem for the emotional intensity of love and the anxieties about holding onto it. Many see it as a classic of the 1990s alternative rock scene. Its blend of vulnerability and power has resonated strongly with listeners.
Interesting Fact:
The iconic music video, directed by Michel Gondry, features a dreamlike, surreal style that further enhances the song’s emotional impact.
