Foo Fighters on Wednesday (April 19) released their first new song since the death of their drummer Taylor Hawkins, announcing a new studio album at the same time. The song is called “Rescued” and the album, out June 2, is called But Here We Are.
Foo Fighters had teased “Rescued” with clips containing portions of the track in the days leading up to the single release. Now, Foo Fighters fans can hear the whole song, read the lyrics to it, and also pre-order the album.
Read the “Rescued” lyrics and hear the song below.
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But it’s not yet known who will take up the drum throne for Hawkins in concert, though rumors abound. Last year, Foo Fighters held star-studded tributes for Hawkins in Los Angeles and London. The drummer is survived by his wife, Alison, and their children, Oliver Shane, Annabelle and Everleigh.
At the start of the year, Foo Fighters made good on a promise to fans, announcing gigs after releasing a statement last December that said they’d move forward after the March 2022 death of Hawkins at age 50.
“Without Taylor, we never would have become the band that we were — and without Taylor, we know that we’re going to be a different band going forward,” they wrote.
Foo Fighters added, “We also know that you, the fans, meant as much to Taylor as he meant to you. And we know that when we see you again — and we will soon — he’ll be there in spirit with all of us every night.”
Foo Fighters are touring this summer. Get Foo Fighters concert tickets here and see the dates under the song.
Foo Fighters, “Rescued” Lyrics
It came in a flash
It came out of nowhere
It happened so fast
And then it was overAre you thinking what I’m thinking?
Is this happening now?
Are you feeling what I’m feeling?
This is happening now.We’re all free to some degree
To dance under the lights
I’m just waiting to be rescued
Bring me back to life
Kings and queens and in-betweens
We all deserve the right
I’m just waiting to be rescued
I’m just waiting to be rescued
We’re all just waiting to be rescued tonightI fell in a trap
My heart’s getting colder
It’s coming on fast
It’s over my shoulderAre you thinking what I’m thinking?
Is this happening now?
Are you feeling what I’m feeling?
This is happening now.We’re all free to some degree
To dance under the lights
I’m just waiting to be rescued
Bring me back to life
Kings and queens and in-betweens
We all deserve the right
I’m just waiting to be rescued
I’m just waiting to be rescued
We’re all just waiting to be rescued tonight
To be rescued tonight
Rescue me tonight
Foo Fighters, “Rescued” (Lyric Video)
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