Wattershed
Foo Fighters · Foo Fighters [1995]
I'm pinned against a pot plant
I'm sick of all the sun-tan
Oily with the ray-ban
Take that to the bank and call it a check
Masked without a weapon
I'm skinny as a spit pan
Dealing with the shit plan
Playing with my bad hand
Just another rock band
Take that to the man
and call it a check
Trapped within a contract
Hey there boy while you were catching the black widow
The rest of us were watching melrose
I wanna swim in the wattershed
I wanna listen to the flowerhead
I lost a gallon and still I bled
I keep on thinking i get ahead
Pissed at all the disc jam
Pissed about the 5-ham
Pissed about the green state
I miss it and I can't wait
Take that to the man and call it a check
Trapped within a contract
Hey man can't you tell it's still a problem?
See you at the devil's tower
I wanna swim in the wattershed
I wanna listen to the flowerhead
I lost a gallon and still I bled
I keep on thinking i get ahead
Pissed at all the disc jam
Pissed about the 5-ham
Pissed about the green state
I miss it and I can't wait
Wattershed
Wattershed stands as a defining track on the Foo Fighters' self-titled 1995 debut album, marking the beginning of Dave Grohl's solo project after his tenure with Nirvana. The song exemplifies the raw, energetic alternative rock sound that would come to characterize the band's early discography. As a recording from this foundational era, it showcases the group's ability to blend melodic sensibilities with driving rhythms. While often overshadowed by later anthems, the track remains a significant part of their initial body of work, demonstrating the musical direction that would eventually lead to widespread acclaim. The song reflects the earnest, guitar-heavy style that established the Foo Fighters as a major force in rock music during the mid-nineties.