Low

Foo Fighters

About Low

"Low" was the third single to be released from the Foo Fighters' fourth album One by One, released in 2002. It was released as a single in 2003. Dave Grohl described "Low" as "the kind of song that you pray would be a single. (...) It's the one that everybody likes, but there's just no way 'cause it's too weird." The song begun as an instrumental demo written by Grohl and drummer Taylor Hawkins in Hawkins' home studio in Topanga, California, some time after the 2002 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. The official music video features Grohl and Jack Black entering a motel, where they proceed to get drunk, cross-dress and wreck the motel room. Originally, Grohl wanted to just film Black dancing in drag for four minutes with no edits, but director Jesse Peretz convinced him otherwise, instead creating the storyline about rednecks in lingerie at a motel room. The video was banned on MTV for its content. A live version recorded on December 4, 2002 at the Oslo Spektrum was released with the Special Norwegian Edition of the One by One album. The B-Side, "Never Talking to You Again", is a Hüsker Dü cover, originally from the album Zen Arcade. 


Year:
2002
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Hey you
Are you in there
I'm stuck outside you, ooh
We could use
One another
Another like you, ooh

You be my passerby
I'll be your one to pass through
Screws inside
Turn so tight
Turning on you
I'm hanging on you, ooh

Me and you
Going nowhere
I'm right beside you, ooh
Me and you
Going nowhere I'm right beside you, ooh

You be my passerby
I'll be your one to pass through
Screws inside
Turn so tight
Turning on you
I'm hanging on you

Taking you as low as you go
As low as you go
Taking you as low as you go
As low as you go
Ooh, ooh, ooh

You be my passerby
I'll be your one to pass through
Screws inside
Turn so tight
Turning on you
I'm hanging on you

Taking you as low as you go
(Low as you go)
As low as you go
(Low as you go)
Taking you as low as you go
(Low as you go)
As low as you go
(Low as you go)
As low as you go
Low as you go
Ooh, ooh

Taking you as low as you go
As low as you go
Taking you as low as you go
As low as you go
Taking you as low as you go
(Low as you go)
As low as you go
(Low as you go)
Taking you as low as you go
(Low as you go)
As low as you go
(Low as you go)

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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: Chris Shiflett, David Grohl, Nate Mendel, Odie Hawkins

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11 facts about this song

Pop Culture Influence
"Low" has made notable appearances in pop culture, including in the hit US TV show "One Tree Hill".
Chart Performance
The song reached number 17 in the UK Singles Chart, demonstrating its international appeal.
Controversial Music Video
The music video for "Low", which starred Jack Black and Dave Grohl, was known for its controversy and was banned from MTV for explicit content.
Single Release
Released in 2002, it was the third single pulled from their album, 'One by One.'
Musical Style
The song is noted for its heavy guitar riffs and complex drum rhythms, showcasing the band's rock side.
Grammy Nominated
"Low" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance in 2004 but lost out to Evanescence's "Bring Me to Life".
Directorial Feet
The music video for "Low" was directed by Jesse Peretz, who also directed videos for The Dixie Chicks and Nada Surf.
Album Success
The album "One by One" from which "Low" comes, won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Album in 2004.
Song Theme
The song, like many others in the album "One by One," is said to reflect lead singer Dave Grohl's tension and dissatisfaction with the initial recording process of the album.
Band Members
During the time of "Low's" release, Foo Fighters consisted of Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Nate Mendel and Chris Shiflett.
Musical Collaborations
The song also features guest musician and friend of Grohl, Pete Stahl on backing vocals, making it a unique track in the Foo Fighters' discography.

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