Foo Fighters Release a New Song to Celebrate Debut Album
Foo Fighters marked a major milestone this week. The band celebrated its 30th anniversary with the release of a new single. It is called “Today’s Song.”
Thus, the track marks the band’s first new music since their 2023 album “But Here We Are.” In a true Foo Fighters fashion, it is an anthem of perseverance and personal growth. In addition, lyrics reflect the struggles and triumphs of navigating life’s uncertainties.
Hence, the song begins with Dave Grohl’s melancholic vocals and a sparse organ backing. He sings, “I woke today screaming for change, I knew that I must. So here lies a shadow, ashes to ashes, dust into dust.” The lyrics set the tone for a journey of internal conflict and transformation. The chorus explodes with the signature energy that fans have come to expect from the Foo Fighters.
Foo Fighters and Three Decades In the Industry
Thus, the release is part of the Foo Fighters’ ongoing celebration of three decades. The anniversary has prompted a deep dive into the band’s journey. Additionally, Grohl shares an intimate note reflecting on the band’s early years. Grohl recalled his first Thanksgiving meal with bassist Nate Mendel in 1994. “Over the years, we’ve had moments of unbridled joy and moments of devastating heartbreak. Moments of beautiful victory, and moments of painful defeat. We have mended broken bones and broken hearts. But we have followed this road together, with each other, for each other, no matter what. Because in life, you just can’t go it alone.”
In the same note, Grohl acknowledged the band’s past members. He expressed his gratitude for the contributions of original drummer William Goldsmith. Also, he thanked former guitarist Franz Stahl and recently departed drummer Josh Freese. However, the band’s late drummer, Taylor Hawkins, received the most poignant tribute. Hawkins, who joined the band in 1997 and remained until his untimely death in 2022. “Your name is spoken every day, sometimes with tears, sometimes with a smile, but you are still in everything we do, everywhere we go, forever.”
So, the Foo Fighters’ journey continues as they prepare for live performances later this year. The band’s October shows will kick off in Jakarta. Also, followed by an appearance at the F1 event in Singapore and performances in Tokyo. In addition to this, there are Osaka and Mexico City. As of now, details on who will fill in on drums for these gigs remain unconfirmed.
Grohl Shares Personal Notes
Grohl’s note also shared a personal reflection, citing a curious Post-It note he received during a recent international flight. The note, “watch the lobster and the Rabbi,” led Grohl to an insightful metaphor about growth and transformation. Grohl writes, like a lobster that sheds its shell to grow, “Life’s challenges have a way of signaling the need for change and growth… So when that time comes, you retreat, rebuild, and resurface stronger than before.”
In keeping with the reflective tone, the cover art for “Today’s Song” features a white bird in flight, with a single wing extended — a piece created by Grohl’s 15-year-old daughter, Harper
As Foo Fighters embrace the past three decades, they continue to evolve, always looking forward while honoring the memories and relationships that have shaped their remarkable journey.
