Everlong
Foo Fighters · Greatest Hits [2009]
I've waited here for you
Everlong
Tonight
I throw myself into
And out of the red, out of her head she sang
Come down
And waste away with me
Down with me
Slow how
You wanted it to be
I'm over my head, out of her head she sang
And I wonder
When I sing along with you
If everything could ever feel this real forever
If anything could ever be this good again
The only thing I'll ever ask of you
You've got to promise not to stop when I say when
She sang
Breathe out
So I could breathe you in
Hold you in
And now
I know you've always been
Out of your head, out of my head I sang
And I wonder
When I sing along with you
If everything could ever feel this real forever
If anything could ever be this good again
The only thing I'll ever ask of you
You've got to promise not to stop when I say when
She sang
(Break - whispers)
And I wonder
If everything could ever feel this real forever
If anything could ever be this good again
The only thing I'll ever ask of you
You've got to promise not to stop when I say when
Everlong
Everlong stands as a defining anthem for the Foo Fighters, capturing the band's evolution from post-grunge to a more expansive rock sound. Recorded for their 2002 Greatest Hits compilation, the track showcases Dave Grohl's signature songwriting, blending driving rhythms with melodic hooks that became central to the group's identity. The song's enduring popularity highlights its role in the band's discography, serving as a bridge between their early intensity and later anthems like The Pretender. Its acoustic version further demonstrates the versatility of the recording, appealing to listeners who appreciate the raw energy of the original performance while offering a stripped-down alternative. As a staple of their catalog, Everlong remains a powerful representation of the era's alternative rock landscape.