One, two, three, four
I know what you're thinkin'
We were going down
I can feel the sinkin'
Then I came around
And everyone I've loved before
Flashed before my eyes
And nothing mattered anymore
I looked into the sky
Well, I wanted something better, man
I wished for something new
And I wanted something beautiful
I wished for something true
Been looking for a reason, man
Something to lose
When the wheels come down
(When the wheels come down)
When the wheels touch ground
(When the wheels touch ground)
And you feel like it's all over
There's another round for you
When the wheels come down
(When the wheels come down)
Know your head is spinning
Broken hearts will mend
This is our beginning
Coming to an end
Well, you wanted something better, man
You wished for something new
Well, you wanted something beautiful
You wished for something true
Been looking for a reason, man
Something to lose
When the wheels come down
(When the wheels come down)
When the wheels touch ground
(When the wheels touch ground)
And you feel like it's all over
There's another round for you
When the wheels come down
(When the wheels come down)
When the wheels come down
(When the wheels come down)
When the wheels touch ground
(When the wheels touch ground)
And you feel like it's all over
There's another round for you
When the wheels come down
(When the wheels come down)
When the wheels come down
(When the wheels come down)
When the wheels touch ground
(When the wheels touch ground)
And you feel like it's all over
There's another round for you
When the wheels come down
(When the wheels come down)
About This Song
"Wheels" is a soaring rock anthem about resilience and finding hope in moments of crisis, using the metaphor of an airplane landing to represent life's turbulent journeys. The lyrics explore themes of mortality, love, and renewal as the narrator reflects on a near-death experience where "everyone I loved before flashed before my eyes," ultimately finding strength to continue despite uncertainty. Musically, the song builds from introspective verses to an explosive, anthemic chorus with Dave Grohl's powerful vocals and the band's signature wall of guitars creating an uplifting, arena-ready sound. The track stands out as one of Foo Fighters' most emotionally resonant songs, capturing both vulnerability and triumph while showcasing their ability to transform personal struggle into universal catharsis. Its placement on their greatest hits collection reflects its importance as a defining moment in the band's catalog, demonstrating their evolution from grunge origins to stadium rock masters.
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