To coincide with the 30th anniversary of their self-titled debut album, Foo Fighters have released a new single called ‘Today’s Song’.
It’s the first taste of new music since their impressive 2023 album, ‘But Here We Are’. The track itself is a reflective number, embracing themes of turmoil, transformation, and resilience.
Frontman and Foo Fighters founder Dave Grohl has penned a lengthy open letter, discussing the band’s origins and journey. In it, he comments on the “moments of unbridled joy, and moments of devastating heartbreak,” the band has experienced, as well as showing gratitude to everyone who has been in the band, past and present.
“It should go without saying that without the boundless energy of William Goldsmith, the seasoned wisdom of Franz Stahl, and the thunderous wizardry of Josh Freese, this story would be incomplete, so we extend our heartfelt gratitude for the time, music, and memories that we shared with each of them over the years. Thank you, gentlemen.
And… Taylor. Your name is spoken every day, sometimes with tears, sometimes with a smile, but you are still in everything we do, everywhere we go, forever. The enormity of your beautiful soul is only rivaled by the infinite longing we feel in your absence. We all miss you beyond words. Foo Fighters will forever include Taylor Hawkins in every note that we play, until we do finally reach our destination.”
Grohl ends the letter with the line, “Let’s keep moving.”.
Since completing their last tour in September 2024, Foo Fighters parted ways with drummer Josh Freese in May. According to Freese, he was told the band had “decided ‘to go in a different direction with their drummer.” At the time of writing, no replacement has been announced. However, Foo Fighters are scheduled to play shows in Asia and Mexico later in 2025.
‘Today’s Song’ Lyrics
I woke today screaming for change
I knew that I must
So, here lies a shadow
Ashes to ashes
Dust into dust
You know that nothing can prepare you
Don’t let this cruel world compare you
Waiting for someone to repair you
Two sides to a river
Too troubled to cross
It might take you under
Today’s song
We’ll drown in the middle
Which side are you on
One Way or Another
Today’s song
It may take a lifetime to find you
It may take a lifetime to unwind you
Praying there’s some way to remind you
