Wheels

Foo Fighters

About Wheels

"Wheels" is a single by American rock band Foo Fighters. The single premiered on radio on September 23, 2009, though the single was officially released six days later. The song had its live premiere at the White House as part of an Independence Day celebration honoring military service members. The song "Wheels", alongside the song "Word Forward", was recorded for the band's Greatest Hits album with producer Butch Vig. Both songs were written during the Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace tour and had their first versions recorded at Grand Master Studios in Hollywood in 2008, later being recorded at the Foo Fighters's own Studio 606 in Los Angeles. Lead vocalist Dave Grohl invited Vig to work on the songs while at a party, and the successful outcome led Grohl to invite him to produce the band's next album Wasting Light. 


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2009
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One, two, three, four
I know what you're thinkin'
We were goin' down
I can feel the sinkin'
But then I came around

And everyone I've loved before
Flashed before my eyes
And nothin' mattered anymore
I looked into the sky

Well we all want something better than
We wish for something new
Well we all want something beautiful
I wish for something true
Been lookin' for a reason and
Something to lose

When the wheels come down (when the wheels come down)
When the wheels touch ground (when the wheels touch ground)
And you feel like it's all over
There's another round for you
When the wheels come down (when the wheels come down)

Now your head is spinnin'
Broken hearts will mend
This is our beginning
Comin' to an end

Well, you wanted something better man
You wished for something new
Well, you wanted something beautiful
Wished for something true
Been lookin' for a reason and
Something to lose

When the wheels come down (When the wheels come down)
When the wheels touch ground (When the wheels touch ground)
And you feel like it's all over
There's another round for you
When the wheels come down (When the wheels come down)

When the wheels come down (When the wheels come down)
When the wheels touch ground (When the wheels touch ground)
And you feel like it's all over
There's another round for you
When the wheels come down (When the wheels come down)

When the wheels come down (When the wheels come down)
When the wheels touch ground (When the wheels touch ground)
And you feel like it's all over
There's another round for you
When the wheels come down (When the wheels come down)

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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: David Eric Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Wheels" is a song by the American rock band Foo Fighters, which was formed by Nirvana’s drummer Dave Grohl following the death of lead singer Kurt Cobain.
Release Date
The song was first released on September 29, 2009, as a part of the group's compilation album "Greatest Hits."
Song Performance
Notably, "Wheels" peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Rock Songs chart and achieved significant radio play upon release.
Genre
The song is primarily classified under the “Alternative Rock” genre.
Live Performances
The band first performed the song live on July 2, 2009, in a concert at the National Mall in Washington D.C.
International Recognition
"Wheels" also gained international success as it topped the charts in the Netherlands and peaked within the top 10 in several other countries, including Canada and Belgium.
Song Creation
The songwriting and production of "Wheels" were led by Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett – members of the Foo Fighters, and Butch Vig, known for his work with Nirvana.
Music Video
The music video for "Wheels" was directed by Sam Brown and features the band performing the song in a barn setting.
Critical Response
Although fan reactions to "Wheels" were mixed, the song received warm critical response; it was praised for its catchy, melodic hooks and strong vocal performance by Grohl.
Awards
While "Wheels" did not win any awards itself, it contributed to Foo Fighters' overall successful career that includes multiple Grammy Awards and many other recognitions within the music industry.

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