Friend Of A Friend
Foo Fighters · Skin and Bones [2006]
He needs a quiet room
with a lock to keep him
in its just a quiet room
and he's there
he plays an old guitar
with a coin found by the phone
it was his friends guitar
that he played
hmm mmm mmm
he's never been in love
but he knows just what love is
he says never mind
and no one speaks
he thinks he drinks too much
cause when he tells his two best friends
I think I drink too much
no one speaks
no one speaks
no one speaks
hmm hmm mmm mmm mmm hmm hmm mmm
he plays an old guitar
with a coin found by the phone
it was his friends guitar
that he played
when he plays
no one speaks
no one speaks
and he plays
no one speaks.
with a lock to keep him
in its just a quiet room
and he's there
he plays an old guitar
with a coin found by the phone
it was his friends guitar
that he played
hmm mmm mmm
he's never been in love
but he knows just what love is
he says never mind
and no one speaks
he thinks he drinks too much
cause when he tells his two best friends
I think I drink too much
no one speaks
no one speaks
no one speaks
hmm hmm mmm mmm mmm hmm hmm mmm
he plays an old guitar
with a coin found by the phone
it was his friends guitar
that he played
when he plays
no one speaks
no one speaks
and he plays
no one speaks.
Friend Of A Friend
Released on the 2006 album Skin and Bones, "Friend Of A Friend" stands as a defining track in the discography of the American rock band Foo Fighters. Recorded during a period of intense creative output following the departure of drummer Taylor Hawkins, the song exemplifies the group's signature blend of driving guitar riffs, anthemic choruses, and dynamic vocal performances. The track serves as a powerful testament to the band's ability to craft high-energy rock anthems that resonate with audiences worldwide. Its inclusion on the compilation Greatest Hits [2009] further cemented its status as a staple of their catalog, showcasing the enduring appeal of their mid-2000s sound within the broader rock genre.