All My Life
by Foo Fighters
What is “All My Life” really about?
If you’ve ever wondered what “All My Life” by Foo Fighters is really about, you’re not alone. Let’s break it down.
All My Life' by Foo Fighters encapsulates the relentless pursuit and the cyclical, often unfulfilling nature of chasing desires. It portrays a conflict between love and distaste for an insatiable yearning that keeps the protagonist down yet driven.
So… what’s this song really about?
In 'All My Life,' the Foo Fighters tap into the essence of human desire and its accompanying frustrations. The lyrics express a continuous search for something elusive and profoundly significant, which never leads to lasting satisfaction. This pursuit is depicted as an endless cycle where temporary highs are quickly replaced by the realization that they are not the ultimate solution, leading the protagonist to always move 'onto the next one.' The recurring lines about loving but hating the taste suggest a complex relationship with these desires—simultaneously compelling and repellant. This conflict might resonate with listeners who find themselves chasing goals or dreams that seem to lose their lustre once attained, only to set out in search of new conquests.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What genre is 'All My Life' by Foo Fighters?
'All My Life' is primarily classified as alternative rock.
Q: Who wrote 'All My Life' by Foo Fighters?
Dave Grohl, the lead vocalist and guitarist of Foo Fighters, wrote 'All My Life'.
Lyrics to “All My Life”
48 ContributorsAll My Life Lyrics
[Verse 2]
Will I find a believer?
Another one who believes?
Another one to deceive?
Over and over, down on my knees
If I get any closer
And if you open up wide
And if you let me inside
On and on, I got nothin' to hide
On and on, I got nothin' to hide
[Chorus]
Hey, don't let it go to waste
I love it, but I hate the taste
Weight keepin' me down
Hey, don't let it go to waste
I love it, but I hate the taste
Weight keepin' me down
[Refrain]
All my life, I've been searchin' for somethin'
Somethin' never comes, never leads to nothin'
Nothin' satisfies, but I'm gettin' close
Closer to the prize at the end of the rope
All night long, I dream of the day
When it comes around, then it's taken away
Leaves me with the feelin' that I feel the most
Feel it come to life when I see your ghost
[Bridge]
Then I'm done, done, onto the next one
Done, done, and I'm onto the next one
Done, done, and I'm onto the next one
Done, done, and I'm onto the next one
Done, done, and I'm onto the next one
Done, done, and I'm onto the next one
Done, done, and I'm onto the next one
Done, I'm done, and I'm onto the next
Done, done, onto the next one!
Done, I'm done, and I'm onto the next one!
Done, done, onto the next one!
Done, I'm done, and I'm onto the next!
[Chorus]
Hey, don't let it go to waste
I love it, but I hate the taste
Weight keepin' me down
Hey, don't let it go to waste
I love it, but I hate the taste
Weight keepin' me down
[Outro]
Done, done, onto the next one!
Done, and I'm done, and I'm onto the next!