Walking After You
Foo Fighters
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Tonight I'm tangled in my blanket of clouds Dreaming aloud Things just won't do without you, matter of fact Oh oh ooh I'm on your back I'm on your back Oh oh ooh I'm on your back If you'd accept surrender, I'll give up some more Weren't you adored I cannot be without you, matter of fact Oh oh ooh I'm on your back If you walk out on me I'm walking after you If you walk out on me I'm walking after you Another heart is cracked in two I'm on your back I cannot be without you, matter of fact Oh oh ooh I'm on your back I'm on your back Oh oh ooh I'm on your back If you walk out on me I'm walking after you If you walk out on me I'm walking after you If you walk out on me I'm walking after you
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Written by: David Grohl
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10 facts about this song
Album Information"Walking After You" is a song by American rock band Foo Fighters from their second studio album, "The Colour and the Shape," released in 1997.
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Soundtrack AppearanceThe song got additional popularity when it was featured on the soundtrack of the hit movie "The X-Files" in 1998.
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Different VersionsThere are two versions of "Walking After You." The original album version was solely performed by Dave Grohl, the band's lead vocalist, while the version on "The X-Files" soundtrack was performed by the entire band.
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Song LyricsWhile often interpreted as a romantic song, Dave Grohl, the band's lead singer and songwriter, stated that the song was about the pursuit of something just out of your reach.
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Single Release"Walking After You" was released as a single in August 1998 and peaked at number 12 on the US Alternative Songs (Billboard) chart.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Matthew Rolston and depicted a man pursuing a woman through a maze-like set. Dave Grohl, drummer Taylor Hawkins, and bassist Nate Mendel all made appearances in the video.
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Live PerformancesAlthough not a staple in their concerts, Foo Fighters have been known to play "Walking After You" during some performances, often inviting fans on stage to sing with them.
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InfluencesMany fans and critics considered "Walking After You" a departure from their earlier sound, noting the song's softer tone and thinking it showed influences from the Beatles.
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Song MeaningDave Grohl has stated that "Walking After You" was the song that taught him it's okay to write love songs and to be vulnerable.
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Soundtrack SuccessDespite being released as a single, it was the X-Files soundtrack album that achieved Platinum status. This helped to popularize "Walking After You" significantly.
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