Learn to Fly
Foo Fighters
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Run and tell all of the angels This could take all night Think I need a devil to help me Get things right Hook me up a new revolution 'Cause this one is a lie We sat around laughing And watch the last one die I'm looking to the sky to save me Looking for a sign of life Looking for something help me burn out bright I'm looking for a complication Looking 'cause I'm tired of trying Make my way back home When I learn to fly (high) Think I'm done nursing the patience I can wait one night I'd give it all away If you give me one last try We live happily ever trapped If you just save my life Run and tell the angels That everything is all right I'm looking to the sky to save me Looking for a sign of life Looking for something help me burn out bright I'm looking for a complication Looking 'cause I'm tired of trying Make my way back home When I learn to fly (high) Make my way back home When I learn to fly Fly along with me I can't quite make it alone Try to make this life my own Fly along with me I can't quite make it alone Try to make this life my own I'm looking to the sky to save me Looking for a sign of life Looking for something help me burn out bright I'm looking for a complication Looking 'cause I'm tired of trying Make my way back home When I learn to Looking to the sky to save me Looking for a sign of life Looking for something help me burn out bright I'm looking for a complication Looking 'cause I'm tired of trying Make my way back home When I learn to fly high Make my way back home When I learn to fly Make my way back home When I learn to
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Written by: Nate Mendel, Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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9 facts about this song
Release Information"Learn to Fly" was released as the first single from the band's third album, "There Is Nothing Left to Lose" in 1999.
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Chart PerformanceThe song charted in the top 20 in several countries and was the group's first song to make the US Billboard Hot 100.
- It also peaked at number 1 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Grammy AwardsThe song helped the band win their second Grammy Award for "Best Rock Album" in 2001.
- It was also nominated for "Best Short Form Music Video" but didn't win.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song is a parody of the Airplane films and features the band members in multiple roles, both as the crew and passengers on the plane.
- The video also features cameos from actors Jack Black and Kyle Gass.
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Song CompositionAlthough Foo Fighters are known for their heavy rock sound, "Learn to Fly" is more melodic and pop-influenced, a testament to the band's versatility.
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Song InspirationThe song lyrics express a desire for learning to fly, which can be interpreted metaphorically as a desire for inspiration or escape.
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Live Performances"Learn to Fly" is frequently performed live in the band's concerts and is one of their most popular songs among fans.
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Cultural RelevanceIn 2015, a group of 1,000 Italian fans performed the song in unison to convince the Foo Fighters to play a concert in their town, which gained significant media attention. The band eventually agreed to the request.
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Song CoversMany artists have covered the song, including jazz pianist Robert Glasper and rock band Rockin'1000.
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