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"Run" is a song by American rock band Foo Fighters. It was released as a single on June 1, 2017, and is off their ninth studio album, Concrete and Gold. The song performed well commercially and critically, topping the Billboard US Mainstream Rock Songs chart. The song won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Song and was nominated for Best Rock Performance, for the 2018 Grammys.


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2017
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Wake up
Run for your life with me
Wake up
Run for your life with me

In another perfect life
In another perfect light
We run
We run
We run

The rats are on parade
Another mad charade
What you gonna do?
The hounds are on the chase
Everything's erased
What you gonna do?
I need some room to breath
You can stay asleep
If you wanted to
They say that's nothings free
You can run with me
If you wanted to

Yeah you can run with me
If you wanted to

Before the time runs out
There's somewhere to run
Wake up
Run for your life with me
Wake up
Run for your life with me

In another perfect life
In another perfect light
We run
We run
We run
Run!

We are the nation's stakes
If everything's erased
What you gonna' do?
I need some room to breathe
You can run with me
If you wanted to

Yeah you can run with me
If you wanted to

Before the time runs out
There's somewhere to run
Wake up
Run for your life with me
Wake up
Run for your life with me

In another perfect life
In another perfect light
We run
We run
We run
Run!

Wake up
Run for your life with me
Wake up
Run for your life with me

In another perfect life
In another perfect light
We run
We run
We run
Run!

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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: Christopher Aubrey Shiflett, David Eric Grohl, Nathan Gregor Mendel, Oliver Taylor Hawkins, Pat Smear, Rami Jaffee, Georg Ruthenberg

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11 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Run" was written by Dave Grohl, the frontman of Foo Fighters. The song was first released in June 2017.
Album Feature
The song is featured as the second track on the band's ninth studio album, "Concrete and Gold," which was released in September 2017.
Chart Success
"Run" reached number one on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart and number two on the Alternative Songs chart.
Grammy Win
In 2018, "Run" won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Song. This marked the Foo Fighters' second win in this category, with the first time in 2012 for their hit song "Walk."
Music Video
The music video for "Run" was directed by Dave Grohl himself. It features the band members as elderly folks in a retirement home who suddenly start a riot against their care staff.
Bass Line
The song's bass line is particularly significant because it stands out more than in most of the band's other songs, making "Run" unique and unforgettable for listeners.
Musical Style
"Run" is known for its aggressive sound, heavy guitar riffs, and soaring vocals by Grohl, which have become trademarks of the Foo Fighters' music style.
Tour Performance
Foo Fighters frequently perform "Run" as part of their live concerts. The song has become one of the audiences' favourites due to its energy and grandeur.
Song Meaning
Although the precise meaning of "Run" is somewhat vague, many fans interpret the lyrics as a call to break free from stagnation and societies constraints.
Critical Reviews
"Run" received mainly positive reviews from music critics. Many appreciated its return to the band's heavier roots after experimenting with a softer sound in their previous album.
Satire
The music video for "Run" is considered a satirical piece, mocking the stereotype of elderly individuals as frail and inactive.

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