Overdrive
Foo Fighters · One By One [2002]
This time I think I'm waking up
Give me loud to drown it out
Before the world starts breaking up
You change and then, you change again
Turning like a wheel inside your head
Yours and mine and left and right
There's still two sides to everyone
You and I get on with life
And pray we'll find a better one
You change and then, you change again
Turning like a wheel inside your head
(chorus
Overdrive, we're going life or death x3
Two strangers on the mend
Overdrive, we're going life or death x2)
Hurry now we're getting out
This time there's nothing stopping us
Leave behind this vacant town
Tonight, and let it turn to rust
You change and then, you change again
Turning like a wheel inside your head
Overdrive, we're going life or death x3
Two strangers, no relation, on the mend
You change and then, you change again
Turning like a wheel inside your head
Coming down, I'm coming 'round
This time I think I'm waking up
Give me loud to drown it out
Before the world starts breaking up
You change and then, you change again
Turning like a wheel inside your head
(chorus)
Overdrive, we're going life or death x3
Two strangers on the...
Overdrive, we're going life or death x5
Two strangers, no relation x2
On the mend
Overdrive
Overdrive stands as a defining track on Foo Fighters' 2002 album One By One, showcasing the band's evolution toward a heavier, more complex sound. Released during a period of significant creative growth, the song features the driving guitar work and dynamic intensity that characterize Dave Grohl's songwriting. The recording captures the group's ability to blend raw energy with intricate arrangements, marking a departure from their earlier, more straightforward rock anthems. As part of a celebrated discography that includes hits like My Hero and The Pretender, Overdrive remains a testament to the band's enduring influence on modern alternative rock. The track exemplifies the power and precision found throughout their body of work, appealing to long-time fans and new listeners alike.