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Foo Fighters — On The Mend
Album: In Your Honor
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Released: 2005
Length: 4:26
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One more day that I've survived
Another night alone
Pay no mind I'm doing fine
I'm breathing on my own

I'm here
And I'm on the mend
I'm here
And I'm on the mend my friend

Wake me when the hour arrives
Wake me with my name
See you somewhere down the line
We're tethered once again

I'm here
And I'm on the mend
I'm here
And I'm on the mend my friend

I'm here
And I'm on the mend
I'm here
And I'm on the mend my friend

Was it you?
Sat alone
Here we go

Close and stay a while
To take me where you go
Single file we walk the mile
Who's wandering back home

I'm here
And I'm on the mend
I'm here
And I'm on the mend my friend

I'm here
And I'm on the mend
I'm here
And I'm on the mend my friend

Was it you?
Sat alone
Here we go
Here we go
Here we go
Here we go
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rip Taylor "I'm on the mend my friend"
Posted 11 months ago by stratzippy    [ Reply ]
WAIT A MINUTE!

The Wikipanel says that WILLIAM GOLDSMITH is in this band.  Care to comment, BillG?

(And pardon my tardy realization; Foo Fighters isn't in my normal musical spectrum.)
Posted 1 year ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Forget everything else other than this...  Dave Grohl is just the nicest guy in the whole wide world.
Posted 1 year ago by GingerandMe    [ Reply ]
Talk About the Passion!



Posted 1 year ago by thatslongformud    [ Reply ]
Definitely a good track.  I remember there was a phenomenal marketing push for their 2021 album and the band even appeared on Saturday Night Live, but that album just wasn't as good as their older stuff.
Posted 1 year ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:

Here it is, October - and I'm sitting here with my furry cat in my arms, and we're discussing a tropical island. How cool would THAT be? Cats, maybe a couple of dogs, on an island where there are no predators, no stray cats, no nosy neighbors... lots of trees to climb (and if a couple of them were pine - yeah, I know - humor me here, okay?) A small boat with an outboard motor to get to and from the mainland (wherever the mainland might be) for provisions...

This song just sorta made me rethink my dream. I used to want a little patch of land at the base of the Ruby Mountains, but that would involve an airtight cabin wth a wood stove, a stockpile of wood, and a wraparound porch so I could watch the snow fly.  My different dream is a cabin on a beach in a place that never sees hurricanes, or a small island with a few trees, a beach, a hibachi, and a pontoon plane once a month to take my order for cat food (no litter, because, hello, BEACH...)

Geez, I don't know what I want. I want everything. Anywhere I end up, though, I want to be able to access RadioParadise. I know that sounds like a shameless plug, and maybe it is - but RP has pulled me through some bad things, just like my physical friends, and if I could have an isolated world with RP and limited access to complicated friends, I'd love it.

Anyone who wants to join me on this magical island - I've got brochures.



Hopefully we all shall meet on that island,  What a good time we will have.


Posted 2 years ago by islanduo    [ Reply ]
damn, Taylor Hawkins passed away 5 months ago. Feels a lot longer.
Posted 2 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
 Lazarus wrote:


Miss you so much, Cynaera...

love this song...
 


..and I miss you too Cynaera.  Your words live on in Radio Paradise.  Your love and appreciation for a vast array of music speaks volumes about the fine human being that you were while you were among us.  I am touched by the continuing outpouring of love and gratitude from fellow listeners.  It is awesome !
Posted 2 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:

Hey, somebody's got to fight the foo!




especially after I fought the foo and the foo won
Posted 2 years ago by Ditch999    [ Reply ]
Rather than join you on your island, we could make bridges out of living trees that connect all our islands together and we can merge with every creature in every realm of this magical universe

Here it is, October - and I'm sitting here with my furry cat in my arms, and we're discussing a tropical island. How cool would THAT be? Cats, maybe a couple of dogs, on an island where there are no predators, no stray cats, no nosy neighbors... lots of trees to climb (and if a couple of them were pine - yeah, I know - humor me here, okay?) A small boat with an outboard motor to get to and from the mainland (wherever the mainland might be) for provisions...

This song just sorta made me rethink my dream. I used to want a little patch of land at the base of the Ruby Mountains, but that would involve an airtight cabin wth a wood stove, a stockpile of wood, and a wraparound porch so I could watch the snow fly.  My different dream is a cabin on a beach in a place that never sees hurricanes, or a small island with a few trees, a beach, a hibachi, and a pontoon plane once a month to take my order for cat food (no litter, because, hello, BEACH...)

Geez, I don't know what I want. I want everything. Anywhere I end up, though, I want to be able to access RadioParadise. I know that sounds like a shameless plug, and maybe it is - but RP has pulled me through some bad things, just like my physical friends, and if I could have an isolated world with RP and limited access to complicated friends, I'd love it.

Anyone who wants to join me on this magical island - I've got brochures.



Posted 2 years ago by Ditch999    [ Reply ]
RIP Taylor Hawkins
Posted 2 years ago by Jamunca    [ Reply ]
Grohl not screaming is a real nice change of pace. 
Posted 3 years ago by 2and4    [ Reply ]
Just the one tune really, isn't it Dave.
Posted 3 years ago by MattRudely    [ Reply ]
"and if I could have an isolated world with RP and limited access to complicated friends, I'd love it."  How perfectly said.
I never heard the Foo Fighters better,  sort of Nick Drake-esque.
Posted 3 years ago by rick5877    [ Reply ]
Hey, somebody's got to fight the foo!
Posted 3 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
First time I've heard a FF song I really dug. They sound more like Beck here.
Posted 4 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
 saellig668552 wrote:
FINALLY a good song from this band - i bow deep, a nice musical increase from the otherwise dull shredding of these guys
 
Roger that, and+1 to 8 to highlight how sweet this one sounds to my ears...LLRP!
Posted 4 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
Love this.  
Posted 4 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
The "softer" acoustic side of this double album (the entire second disc, or the last 10 tracks) is sublime and fantastic. 
Posted 4 years ago by jkamm14    [ Reply ]
FINALLY a good song from this band - i bow deep, a nice musical increase from the otherwise dull shredding of these guys
Posted 5 years ago by saellig668552    [ Reply ]
Love the gentle, dreamy vibe of this song.
Posted 6 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
Madly love this song. Reminds me of an old friend who met an untimely death and my coming to grips with losing her. {#Cry}
Posted 7 years ago by chasech5    [ Reply ]
Love me some Foobeck.
Posted 7 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
Hands down made me a convert. Not a fan otherwise other than the hit "Learning To Fly". Glad I heard this. Maybe I'll explore further.
Posted 7 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
Wow, Thought this was Beck!
Posted 8 years ago by Gloriastacholy    [ Reply ]
Still solid on my shortlist of favourite musical tracks. Can't get enough of it.

It's a perfect blend of melodylines and bass line. Not sure about the lyrics, but they just meld away with the song.
Posted 8 years ago by Kaw    [ Reply ]
So good today.  ↑ for these Bristolian ears.  Now a 9.
Posted 8 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
Look at that — real proof that you don't always need to bang your head to get a point across, to express a valid feeling or to prove that you're a world class songwriter.  I love it when they rock it hard, but wow — it looks like there's more under there than I thought.  I'm very pleasantly surprised to see that kind of depth and breadth from Dave and the boys.  Got my vote; just don't stop screamin' altogether...
 
Posted 9 years ago by crogers    [ Reply ]
{#Yes} {#Chillpill} {#Yes}
Posted 10 years ago by moodfood    [ Reply ]
{#Daisy} good for my soul {#Meditate}
Posted 10 years ago by ShamanManu    [ Reply ]
 dew34 wrote:
Hadn.t heard this song before-really nice and lovely!   {#Flamed}!

 
Yep I had the same thought and the same comment
Posted 11 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
Here it is, October - and I'm sitting here with my furry cat in my arms, and we're discussing a tropical island. How cool would THAT be? Cats, maybe a couple of dogs, on an island where there are no predators, no stray cats, no nosy neighbors... lots of trees to climb (and if a couple of them were pine - yeah, I know - humor me here, okay?) A small boat with an outboard motor to get to and from the mainland (wherever the mainland might be) for provisions...

This song just sorta made me rethink my dream. I used to want a little patch of land at the base of the Ruby Mountains, but that would involve an airtight cabin wth a wood stove, a stockpile of wood, and a wraparound porch so I could watch the snow fly.  My different dream is a cabin on a beach in a place that never sees hurricanes, or a small island with a few trees, a beach, a hibachi, and a pontoon plane once a month to take my order for cat food (no litter, because, hello, BEACH...)

Geez, I don't know what I want. I want everything. Anywhere I end up, though, I want to be able to access RadioParadise. I know that sounds like a shameless plug, and maybe it is - but RP has pulled me through some bad things, just like my physical friends, and if I could have an isolated world with RP and limited access to complicated friends, I'd love it.

Anyone who wants to join me on this magical island - I've got brochures.
 

Miss you so much, Cynaera...

love this song...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
{#Lol}  {#Arrowd}
Posted 11 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 idiot_wind wrote:
Boring, redundant, thud drone crap.

These guys wouldn't know a hook if it stuck in the ass.
 
Interesting criticism coming from someone who took their user name from a 7½-minute-long song, which arguably epitomizes those qualities, well except for "redundant"; I think you may have meant "repetitive".  To each his own.
Posted 12 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 idiot_wind wrote:
Boring, redundant, thud drone crap.

These guys wouldn't know a hook if it stuck in the ass.
 
At least you picked an apropos handle.
Posted 12 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
Boring, redundant, thud drone crap.

These guys wouldn't know a hook if it stuck in the ass.
Posted 12 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Hadn.t heard this song before-really nice and lovely!   {#Flamed}!
Posted 12 years ago by dew34    [ Reply ]
 k1j2cat wrote:
I just bumped it to 10 also - can't argue with how it makes me feel...

 Cynaera wrote:
It's about a year since my last post on this song, and the only thing different is that it's hot outside, the sky is so blue it puts Crater Lake to shame, and my garden is growing.  I still want my island, but this song and a tan will work for now.  Bumping it to 10 because it's just too perfect for a 9...
 
 
Sold...from 8 to 10.
Posted 12 years ago by Groogrux69    [ Reply ]
I just bumped it to 10 also - can't argue with how it makes me feel...

 Cynaera wrote:
It's about a year since my last post on this song, and the only thing different is that it's hot outside, the sky is so blue it puts Crater Lake to shame, and my garden is growing.  I still want my island, but this song and a tan will work for now.  Bumping it to 10 because it's just too perfect for a 9...
 


Posted 12 years ago by k1j2cat    [ Reply ]
It's about a year since my last post on this song, and the only thing different is that it's hot outside, the sky is so blue it puts Crater Lake to shame, and my garden is growing.  I still want my island, but this song and a tan will work for now.  Bumping it to 10 because it's just too perfect for a 9...
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 vit wrote:
Wow Grohl is like the new Phil Collins. Ex-drummer of a ground-breaking band who goes on to make neurotically repetitive pop-rock. Maybe they'll bring back Miami Vice and give him a cameo.
 
After listening to the new album, I'm going to disagree. Nothing about 'neurotic repetitive pop-rock' on Wasting Light.

Posted 13 years ago by sedentaryz    [ Reply ]
Wow Grohl is like the new Phil Collins. Ex-drummer of a ground-breaking band who goes on to make neurotically repetitive pop-rock. Maybe they'll bring back Miami Vice and give him a cameo.
Posted 13 years ago by vit    [ Reply ]
This is the most mellow song I've heard by Foo. :) like it.
Posted 13 years ago by Kittee    [ Reply ]
One more day that i've survived
Another night alone
Pay no mind I'm doing fine
I'm breathing on my own

I'm here
And I'm on the mend
I'm here
And I'm on the mend my friend

{#Drunk}
Posted 13 years ago by JH_Junior    [ Reply ]
Easily one of the best true "rock n roll" bands to surface in the last two decades. Grohl is a genious and his band isn't too shabby either.
Posted 13 years ago by tprimeau    [ Reply ]
 sbegf wrote:
Was a bit surprised to see this was Foo Fighters....like it a lot, but I am not sure how many times I could listen to it...it does get a bit redundant....
 
I'm so with you on this.  I've said before that I don't think Dave is that much of a song writer, but this song is really good.

Posted 13 years ago by Byronape    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
Here it is, October - and I'm sitting here with my furry cat in my arms, and we're discussing a tropical island. How cool would THAT be? Cats, maybe a couple of dogs, on an island where there are no predators, no stray cats, no nosy neighbors... lots of trees to climb (and if a couple of them were pine - yeah, I know - humor me here, okay?) A small boat with an outboard motor to get to and from the mainland (wherever the mainland might be) for provisions...

This song just sorta made me rethink my dream. I used to want a little patch of land at the base of the Ruby Mountains, but that would involve an airtight cabin wth a wood stove, a stockpile of wood, and a wraparound porch so I could watch the snow fly.  My different dream is a cabin on a beach in a place that never sees hurricanes, or a small island with a few trees, a beach, a hibachi, and a pontoon plane once a month to take my order for cat food (no litter, because, hello, BEACH...)

Geez, I don't know what I want. I want everything. Anywhere I end up, though, I want to be able to access RadioParadise. I know that sounds like a shameless plug, and maybe it is - but RP has pulled me through some bad things, just like my physical friends, and if I could have an isolated world with RP and limited access to complicated friends, I'd love it.

Anyone who wants to join me on this magical island - I've got brochures.
 
I'll take a brochure!

Posted 13 years ago by eddief    [ Reply ]
Was a bit surprised to see this was Foo Fighters....like it a lot, but I am not sure how many times I could listen to it...it does get a bit redundant....
Posted 13 years ago by sbegf    [ Reply ]
Here it is, October - and I'm sitting here with my furry cat in my arms, and we're discussing a tropical island. How cool would THAT be? Cats, maybe a couple of dogs, on an island where there are no predators, no stray cats, no nosy neighbors... lots of trees to climb (and if a couple of them were pine - yeah, I know - humor me here, okay?) A small boat with an outboard motor to get to and from the mainland (wherever the mainland might be) for provisions...

This song just sorta made me rethink my dream. I used to want a little patch of land at the base of the Ruby Mountains, but that would involve an airtight cabin wth a wood stove, a stockpile of wood, and a wraparound porch so I could watch the snow fly.  My different dream is a cabin on a beach in a place that never sees hurricanes, or a small island with a few trees, a beach, a hibachi, and a pontoon plane once a month to take my order for cat food (no litter, because, hello, BEACH...)

Geez, I don't know what I want. I want everything. Anywhere I end up, though, I want to be able to access RadioParadise. I know that sounds like a shameless plug, and maybe it is - but RP has pulled me through some bad things, just like my physical friends, and if I could have an isolated world with RP and limited access to complicated friends, I'd love it.

Anyone who wants to join me on this magical island - I've got brochures.
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
I love this cd. The softer side of it is amazing. What a great voice.
Posted 14 years ago by flapser    [ Reply ]
Nice!
Posted 14 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Okay, this must just be the groove I'm meant to have today. Judie Tzuke's "Break Your Skin" (and I'm STILL trying to lock into lyrics for it - Calypso_1? HELP!), Cowboy Junkies, and now Foo Fighters.  I should be writing now. No, not commenting on this lovely music, but actual writing. I have five semi-manuscripts pending, and I haven't felt like writing anything of substance for a long while now.  This music set is gooooood...{#Sunny}

Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
this song shows the full scope of this great band and Davies many talents. I am sure that over time this CD will become a classic in the ranking of  12 Dreams of Dr Sardonicus (Spirit) or Eat a Peach  (Almond brothers)!
Posted 14 years ago by kh808    [ Reply ]
Nice wind song!  Continue the flow~
Posted 14 years ago by massageman    [ Reply ]
Rather nice indeed.

Makes me want red wine, tall grass near the ocean, and a sunset. 
Posted 14 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
Kind of a yawner. Pretty tho.
Posted 14 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
Has a sort of over-orchestrated uninspired old Pink Floyd vibe going on.

{#No}
Posted 14 years ago by z11355    [ Reply ]
 tprimeau wrote:
Most of Foo is stellar in my book. Pure, talented musicians in every aspect.
 
I could not agree more....genius.

Posted 14 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
Most of Foo is stellar in my book. Pure, talented musicians in every aspect.
Posted 14 years ago by tprimeau    [ Reply ]
Wow, not my usual impression of foo fighters.  Like it.
Posted 14 years ago by amatura3    [ Reply ]
 V-bro wrote:
Wonderful, I'm no Foo Fighters fan, but this hits the spot! {#Snooty}
 
Me too! I got a job today {#Bounce} YaY !!


Posted 14 years ago by MayBaby    [ Reply ]
Wonderful, I'm no Foo Fighters fan, but this hits the spot! {#Snooty}
Posted 14 years ago by V-bro    [ Reply ]
 ulibcn wrote:
geeeeeeeeeeeee.....
that's excellent!

{#Angel}
 
gotta agree......caught my ear...an 8

Posted 14 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]
Amazed to find out this is the FF. Really nice.

Posted 14 years ago by brander    [ Reply ]
 eddief wrote:
This is some wonderful stuff. 
 
yep, don't think i've heard it before and i dig... nice job Foos 
Posted 14 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
 SmackDaddy wrote:
most
over
rated
band

ever
 
OK, SMACK DADDY (lol).............go watch the Chargers.


Posted 15 years ago by j7    [ Reply ]
Very nice , indeed!
Posted 15 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 SmackDaddy wrote:
most


over


rated


band



ever
 
Most overrated waste of space ever?
Was that really necessary?

Posted 15 years ago by stevendejong    [ Reply ]
most




over




rated








band







ever
Posted 15 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
This is some wonderful stuff. 
Posted 15 years ago by eddief    [ Reply ]
Hm, kinda Snow Patrol-ish. Sweet.
Posted 15 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Great song from a great band. What a range of music. They are excellent live too!
Posted 15 years ago by ralphcanoe    [ Reply ]
 lathyris wrote:
Nice! Foo Fighters! Not nice! Foo Fighters that is going to put me to sleep. Come on Bill, I just lost an hour of sleep because of the time change. How about playing some upbeat music?
 
Just for you, Bill played it again when the time changed the other way. {#Nyah}

I am really enjoying this. 

Posted 16 years ago by cayenne    [ Reply ]
 lathyris wrote:
Nice! Foo Fighters! Not nice! Foo Fighters that is going to put me to sleep. Come on Bill, I just lost an hour of sleep because of the time change. How about playing some upbeat music?
 
Well, you got that hour back today. Happy?

Posted 16 years ago by HarrO    [ Reply ]
 EssexTex wrote:
Beautiful song...amazing band
 
Aye, man!

Posted 16 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
geeeeeeeeeeeee.....
that's excellent!

{#Angel}
Posted 16 years ago by ulibcn    [ Reply ]
Ahhh...

Dave can sing me to sleep any time.
{#Hearteyes}
Posted 16 years ago by agnes    [ Reply ]
Deadwing wrote: Wow This song surprised me. Quite nice. 1wolfy wrote:
for me too !
Agree with both of you! :)
Posted 16 years ago by Blasserman    [ Reply ]
Lath is funny, I love the song, but was thinking same thing, stuck in cube world and slowly drifting into a state of Foo-induced lethargy.... argggllllll............. Love it tho! Rock On, true believers.
Posted 16 years ago by rolland69    [ Reply ]
Beautiful song...amazing band
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
Nice! Foo Fighters! Not nice! Foo Fighters that is going to put me to sleep. Come on Bill, I just lost an hour of sleep because of the time change. How about playing some upbeat music?
Posted 16 years ago by lathyris    [ Reply ]
Interesting...
Posted 16 years ago by CoYoT51    [ Reply ]
I haven't heard this before. Very sweet.
Posted 16 years ago by cayenne    [ Reply ]
for me too !Deadwing wrote:
Wow This song surprised me. Quite nice.
Posted 16 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
One of my favorites by the Foo. They can't do much wrong in my book :)
Posted 16 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
Deadwing wrote:
Wow This song surprised me. Quite nice.
I agree! Probably in our cases because they sound a bit like PT.
Posted 17 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
To Dave!
Posted 17 years ago by themotion    [ Reply ]
I agree! Deadwing wrote:
Wow This song surprised me. Quite nice.
Posted 17 years ago by joyjoy    [ Reply ]
More of this and less screaming please Dave..amazing song
Posted 17 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
Wow This song surprised me. Quite nice.
Posted 17 years ago by Deadwing    [ Reply ]
My favorite from these guys...they are so versatile.
Posted 17 years ago by snowcat    [ Reply ]
Beautiful.
Posted 17 years ago by wookie    [ Reply ]
Very nice. But does anyone else hear "Silent Lucidity" by Queensryche?
Posted 17 years ago by ajstone    [ Reply ]
Never heard this one before. Great!
Posted 17 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
Wow... what a beautiful song!
Posted 17 years ago by lild    [ Reply ]
love it!
Posted 17 years ago by yamsad    [ Reply ]
I am closing my eyes now..., hearing this wonderful tune l o u d again...
Posted 17 years ago by Nabla    [ Reply ]
This was unexpectedly very good. They are very meh in my book but this was great.
Posted 17 years ago by fluorophore    [ Reply ]
hippiechick wrote:
I like em fast better.
Exactly! I love the Foo -- I love 'em more when I can crank 'em up...!
Posted 17 years ago by SpamNRice    [ Reply ]
I like em fast better.
Posted 17 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
Dave Grohl, you hot & talented man...........thanks for one more awesome song in the world! Especially with this fantastic acoustic guitarwork and extra-fine vocals.
Posted 17 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
Dianyla wrote:
Yay, my upload!
Thanks for the upload Miss D!
Posted 17 years ago by taterflatpicker    [ Reply ]
Yay, my upload!
Posted 18 years ago by Dianyla    [ Reply ]
Thanks! I can't believe you're playing this. This was my favorite song of this disc. Smoooooooth....
Posted 18 years ago by tomnam    [ Reply ]
I didn't guess it was the foo fighters.
Posted 18 years ago by Augustus    [ Reply ]
Splendid guitar work
Posted 18 years ago by fuh2    [ Reply ]