F***in’ H*ll, This Foo Fighters Song Is Powerful.

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Do you like it?

[@NinStardust]

Yes, but you made me think an unplugged version would be even better 😅 Ps, that poor guitar! First you break a string, then you thunk it down at the end! Bad Justin! 😂😂😂

[@KatSnow11]

I love it. I think the song is amazing, and it certainly doesn’t seem like 10 minutes has gone by. It’s not just a “song.” It’s…so much more. I don’t even know what to say except that it is my favorite they’ve ever made.

[@Rocksarum]

Of course!👍 It's extremely emotional and helps healing the artist and the audience (I pre-ordered the album as just as I could and I've played it many times...) Much love to Dave G. 🫶

[@alistairhackett2495]

Yes it's one of the best songs they've ever released hands down!

[@GizzyDillespee]

It sounds like a far west coast along the ocean music, to me, so that's an affirmative

[@easyeddie2377]

For anyone that hasn't read Dave's memoir, this song really hits you hard if you have. There's a section where Dave talks about how fearful he was to approach his mother, the school teacher that he wished to drop out of school and shoot for his dream in playing music for a living. As anyone would have been, he goes on to say how shocked he was at the support he received. Go for your dreams! There's an awful lot of people out there that can only wish to have that kind of relationship with their mother. Hey kid, what's plan for tomorrow - where will I wake up...? 🎸

[@ThisSteveGuy]

They really did knock it out of the park, such a solid album from start to finish and incredibly moving. Even Anthony Fantano (theneedledrop) gave it a ton of praise. I lost my brother not too long ago, so the album's themes of loss and closure are especially poignant for me. Didn't exactly have "bawling my eyes out to the Foo Fighters" on my 2023 bingo card, but here we are.

[@Robert_Gustavsson]

Tbh, this whole album absolutely blew me away; strong lyrics and performance in every single damn track.

[@feelinguru-vywiththepaingu9808]

Agreed! It's beautiful and powerful. The lyrics and music are amazing, so well done. It's one of the few albums I can say is stellar in every way.

[@Rocksarum]

"You showed me how to breathe, but never showed me how to say goodbye..." Amazing and moving lyrics, knowing for whom are dedicated to...❤

[@NinStardust]

Knowing the backstory definitely makes it more powerful 💖

[@Rocksarum]

@@NinStardust The first time I listened to it, gave me goosebumps and shed a tear uncounciously🥲...and then, the ending was the ultimate overwhelming part of the song😭 Cheers Nin!🥰

[@levi5459]

I would think very few people if any knows enough about that kind of goodbye to teach you how

[@tannerg4511]

@@levi5459 Agreed. Theres no real way to teach someone how to say goodbye. Its something that must be experienced and the pain processed. It cannot be explained or simulated in a genuine or useful way.

[@davidallen2342]

I just got home from seeing Foo Fighters in concert in Rogers, Arkansas U.S. My first time seeing them ever, and it was a spectacular 2hr and 20min set. They played "The Teacher" as the closer, and it was a very moving performance. They played the full 10min cut of the song, and I could feel how personal this song was to Dave Grohl.

[@flor9389]

When did they play Everlong?

[@davidallen2342]

​@Flo R They didn't. They went past city noise curfew by 20mins and had to get off stage.

[@saintsataniko2116]

PIXIES are my favorite band of all time, and of cours eyou know all too well how influential they were on Nirvana. But I feel like that was primarily Kurt and I've never heard much influence on Foo Fighters so it's super interesting you connected that part 9:40 to Gouge Away. No idea whether its a conscious influence or just a bit of coincidence, but it's cool either way. I'm happy that Dave and the boys are back so soon. Maybe playing again is cathartic in many ways.

[@dianneoberski2212]

Powerful song apparently written about his mother...who was a School Teacher that passed away not long after Taylor Hawkins 😔

[@michaelhowardrosskrh74]

Yup..ok...thanks for info. Glad you're on the internet to tell us all what dave grohl is doing, thinking and writing music about. Genius.

[@NinStardust]

@@michaelhowardrosskrh74 Are you ok? ‘Cause you’re kinda giving “old man yells at cloud” vibes.

[@30steveg]

oh wow so powerful. omg what a doozy

[@kifwoo1]

​@@michaelhowardrosskrh74 Congratulations, that could be the most viciously undeserving and uncalled for comment on KZbin, even by my own somewhat dubious standards. How sad must your life be? Rhetorical question, we all know the answer to that.

[@kifwoo1]

Thanks, I wouldn't have known that otherwise and would never have researched the song to find out. Does make you listen to it differently.

[@Satellitegirl41]

The Teacher is probably one of my favorite songs that they have ever done.

[@blakemaxfield4267]

One of mine too

[@Rocksarum]

The "goodbye" with huge rage at the end of the song and the distorted ending... it's like if you could not only hear, but also see the sorrow he feels... It's heartbrokenly beautiful🥹

[@debbiegavancastle3880]

The whole album is so emotional. This track completely blew me away. I am a huge Foo fan, but it really is something special ❤

[@KatSnow11]

Amazing song, I love the key choices. So emotional. The video is an amazing emotional journey also. The part where the guys each hold a leg or arm and his head - like they’re teaching him how to walk again…that hits me in the heart. Who am I kidding, all of it stabs my heart. This song is next to last on the album. The last one is called “Rest” and I haven’t made it through without crying so far, but don’t let that keep you from hearing it. It’s epic and amazing as well. This album is an amazing tribute to Taylor and Dave’s mother. Two extraordinary humans. ❤️

[@cadamo3]

@KatSnow11Me neither Kat. Those last two get me all the time. I'm about a decade older than Dave. Lost my Mom late 2021. These tunes hit hard. Teacher is a masterpiece.

[@martino1504]

justin, you really are my favorite online guitar teacher atm. keep it going man!

[@kathleensilver3980]

Can’t listen without crying! My mom has dementia and she is teaching me all kinds of things these days… ❤

[@mom2eando]

Inspired by the grief of losing his mother the teacher may ultimately be Death. Death brings us to grief which is expressed gratitude for that we have lost. The yin and yang with out the absence of joy would we ever truly acknowledged Joys existence ? Unfortunately all to often we don't recognize it in the moment until the light is extiguished. Love the ones you love ferociously, now. Love the breath you have that allows you to do so, now (breathe), now, (breathe) and now. This song is a gift.

[@ledad632]

Powerful dynamics beautiful words and visual. Dave's voice was full of emotion and he made it so visceral.

[@sundaygurrrl]

I do really enjoy hearing you break this down to notes within the chord. I love hearing Dave write songs in the minor keys. He is such a positive man, but this... This just captures fucking everything.

[@sundaygurrrl]

I feel like we are privy to things his mother used to say to him. "Hey kid, who's at the door now? What's the plan for tomorrow?" It's uncomfortable and comforting at the same time. I feel such tremendous sadness for his loss. It's the strangest feeling for someone you admire and love from afar. For his strength and what incredible friendship he has shown, to each and every one of us in some way- those of us who are true fans and don't come on mediums to bag him out for vaccinations and whatever that shit was all about. He is exquisite our Dave. To share this. I don't know what I mean or if I am making sense. I hear Sonic Youth in the middle- Song for Karen I think You are such a Kool thing Dave. may all the gods bless you always and forever, you good thing x

[@wendelynmusic]

The song and the video remind me so much of Seattle in the 90's. This is the kind of video my friends made in College in Olympia in the early 80's, but much more polished. This is both totally new and very nostalgic at the same time. Lovely. They aren't resting on their laurels like so many bands with new hits. This one is just as good and creative as they were back in the day.

[@85priesty]

Dave Grohl is an absolute machine of a drummer... I'm so glad he did the drums on this album, prior to recruiting a new member...

[@cucamongaduke3600]

“It’s never just one thing. It’s always layers of stuff to regard.” I thought I was done crying but that just nailed me again.

[@mollymoffitt4036]

This means a lot to many as we sympathize with 2022 with Dave. The loss, the grief... what will happen next. I applaud the album and love it. Thanks Justin for breaking it down. Can not wait to see them in Milwaukee in july. Keep serving and dishing up good vibes and music.

[@chrizsie]

I have been waiiiiiiting for this review. I’ve had this song stuck in my head since the lyric video was released. been a long time since a song has had such an impact on me. It’s beautifully bittersweet.

[@JesGucci]

Thanks for covering this, Justin. The new foos album is incredible! Saw them live at Rock am Ring a few weeks ago and they were unbelievable.

[@charlizeham1]

Hi from Cape Town South Africa. Love Foo Fighters!!!!!

[@augsbourne]

They performed The Teacher for the first time in Arkansas a few nights ago and I was there for it. What a song. ❤

[@johnrichardson5713]

I am a huge Foo Fighters fan and this is for me is their best effort of a track to date, would love to see them go down this road of longer tracks. Always thought he should have added some lyrics to his track called "Play" and that beast was 24 minutes long!!!

[@michaelentwistle5933]

That was incredibly powerful and no need to wonder what it's about ❤❤

[@zacharysmithingell5460]

This whole album is as good (or better) as anything they've ever done. I'm floored.

[@zacharysmithingell5460]

@@boofert.washington2499 yeah can't argue with that

[@dorothyc4476]

I was waiting for your thoughts on this album! Stunning song and album. Dave’s drumming is so emotional and his vocals have never been better. It is a masterpiece and I have been looping the album in its entirety since it was released.

[@johnseward2934]

This song brought me back into the Foo Fighters fold after parting ways with their trajectory a long time ago. Love the journey, emotion, driving percussion, and production on it.

[@Ginger_shot]

Heart wrenching stuff 💔 One to listen to extra loud, on your own & in the arse-end of nowhere x

[@KatSnow11]

Absolutely.

[@MariaFrancesca]

I love these videos, just you and the guitar, good music, good analysis, biggest drama lies in a guitar string snapping... 🙂

[@itchydupa2828]

The way Justin's camera is set up i feel like when hes watching the video he's actually peering into my soul

[@esteban280889]

This is their best album since In Your Honor/ESP&G. Grief is so powerful

[@joshuahaught4812]

I LOVE your analysis with songs

[@l3theeagle189]

I think it’s a really good song and it hits the emotions especially if you know that it’s about Dave’s late mother and the relationship they had. It’s a really powerful song.

[@GemmasJourneyGrace]

Hi Justin, i recently came across your KZbin channel after listening to your interview with Ren, you did and i wanted to say thank you for being so understanding about chronic health issues. I am Autistic, and really appreciate you being so understanding about health conditions. I create autism content here on KZbin. I have subscribed to your channel. I am from Suffolk.

[@NinStardust]

Could listen to you play guitar all day 🥰 even a 5 string one! 😂 Makes me want to hear an unplugged version of The Teacher. I think it could reduce anyone to tears 🥹 That Bm9 is so pretty! Immediately made me think of Stairway, it’s such a gorgeous chord. Something sorrowful yet soothing about it 🥹

[@carlmartin2945]

Thank you for the more musical analysis - I’ve been missing this content!!!

[@abcoates]

Fantastic to see you back on a guitar and working out the chords for the song to which you are reacting.

[@mirapiccolo6601]

What a great guitar teacher you are!!!

[@berry.morgan]

Your 5-string Beato Breakdown™ was cracking me up. LOL

[@kreavix]

FF has never really been my cup of tea... But the J Hawk is and there's sugar in that cup of tea for sure! 🤗

[@maggieg5678]

Beautiful and evocative ❤

[@Plumeria6460]

This song wrecked me the first time I heard it. The video with clips of his mom, and younger Dave ..wow. I picked up Pink Floyd vibes too.

[@theyapsta]

Yea the note on the missing D string would be the add9. Gives that dreamily tense sound against the minor 3rd on the G string. Kinda like the Comfortably Numb Bm add9 thing.... Very cool. I'm only a couple of minutes into the video btw. Thanks for your awesome content mate. I could listen to you talk about music all day.

[@paulfitz6614]

Very powerful track and great album. Definitely emotional for anyone who has lost a loved one,. I really like how the outro bangs in and the guitar sounds are very close to the first Foo Fighters album (that kind of thick chorusey thing). It's a nod to the origins of the band.

[@Nicolasmondragon707]

Justin Fucking Hawkins Rides Againnnnn!! 🎶🎶🎸

[@nicolettametri7066]

Hell of a song! The drumming in the Goodbye last section is amazing.

[@jamesscott8705]

This song is Fn incredible! Great job Foos Sort of reminds me of Jane's Addiction 3 Days

[@olliecarson5150]

Great as always Justin. R.I.P Virginia Grohl and Taylor Hawkins.

[@PHealey1981]

Justin, what a talented man you are. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Thank you 🙏🏻

[@dawnjenkins8663]

This is my favourite song on the album, totally takes you on a beautiful ride and keeps changing and evolving! Love the Foos and think Dave is an absolute legend 😍

[@bloffs3352]

I'm hearing some classic FF chords for sure. Great song. Video = Wow.😮

[@KatSnow11]

Also, Justin, you are amazing 🤘

[@JamesBtunes]

Listen to Rest… bloody hell, it brought me to tears.

[@Rocksarum]

"The glass" is also very moving🥺🥹 It's a great album! although I cry everytime I listen to it (maybe this is a perfect example of your last podcast) PS: You better cheer us up on your next video, because it's being a hard week...😭😭😭

[@SuziQ.]

Why has it been a hard week?

[@Rocksarum]

​@@SuziQ. oh! It's OK😉. It's only that the topics of the last couple of videos were a bit blue🥺...

[@surfingasongwave]

When music stops being a commodity and becomes art.

[@Diijkstra]

just in time. this album hits me right in the heart

[@dad8315]

Amazing, thanks for the recommendation JH ;).

[@bernlin2000]

Definitely their rawest album since Wasting Light, but I'm really struggling with the drive to listen to it, although "The Teacher" definitely sticks out on the album, it also perfectly encapsulates what a tough listen the entire piece is. Dave's mom Virginia and of course Taylor flow through so much of this record, it feels very much like an "afterlife" album. I'm just blessed and grateful to hear a new collection from Foo Fighters, they are the bedrock of my musical tastes growing up in the 90s and 00s.

[@River-Moon]

Such a beautiful song and video, the artist that made the video is Tony Oursler

[@jaystel2381]

Was waiting for you to cover this. Incredible piece of art visually and musically from the Foos ❤ Love them.

[@Mialamorena1]

I don’t categorize or judge. It is trying to capture 54 years of emotional experience. So nay sayers on here have no soul🤷🏾‍♀️ I got grabbed by this song and it snatches me by the collar and the feels EVERY time I listen to it. I LOVE 💕 IT!!! Do YOU like it Justin? YOU knocked the analysis out of the park… as always😁😁😁😁

[@samuripizzacat]

If something is worth doing, it's worth over doing. I also say this. It's probably why all our tracks end up over six minutes. Good stuff man

[@edcoad4930]

This song has blown me away! I'm no muso and so have got any notes/chords from a website but it's the variety of notes which are very unfoo. G#, Bm, D6 etc suggest an almost uncontrolled range of emotions. It's their "Funeral for a Friend" with Pink Floyd, etc. This is the Foo Fighters on a new level. On a number of posts, I've referred to it as their magnum opus.

[@raquelsnt]

I liked the song, i had already listened. I am not a follower of Foo Fighter but they are very good. I liked your opening tune with the broken string too... You always do perfect. Much love Justin! Here once more showing you my support ❤

[@Monsoon_0071]

Love this tune and the video, new album is great

[@charliebluechaos4963]

Oh no that's too sad for me Much love to you Mr. Hawkins ❤

[@sues6944]

No D, that is still great from you, thank you, love your hair!

[@jamesormsby9064]

I can't listen to this song without sobbing, just cathartic, very spiritual and like a mushroom trip. genius

[@witch_haunts_ghost]

I loved seeing all the old video footage and imagery in this video. I also loved the pagan imagery that was overlaid. In the book, he talks about summoning the spirit of John Bonham with 'wtichy' rituals to become a successful musician. It worked, clearly.

[@adrianriley1939]

Yeah there are so many occult symbols in this video. I noticed that.

[@emiliehall1538]

The Rock & Roll Deserves to Die video where you rock everyone’s clothes and hair off is in my top three favourites 🤘🏼🖤

[@stefanomilioti9627]

It reminds me of CSNY kinda stuff, with some prog rock hints...so many layers as the man in charge is a former music fan, before being an "houseoldname" in r'n'r...and for sure... for so much pain to descibe/share in a song. Respect.

[@vikkimace]

Foo Fighters can do no wrong. They have never released a bad song and I’m pretty sure they never will.

[@Kryptor360]

Just wish most listeners who likes this band think the same 👍🏽

[@Luke-kv6qf]

Hey Justin, first off, thank you for years of great music. I was wondering if there's Obscure bands you enjoy. I've been exploring music from the Faroe islands lately. I bought a few albums by Gestir. Thanks -my niece just found The Darkness and you have a new fan in the smack middle of the north American continent.

[@ChrisNorwood3]

And just when you think you're out of the woods, the following track called Rest ensures that no dry eyes will be in the house.

[@RickReasonnz]

A good album, and The Teacher I felt was most definitely the stand out. Love it!

[@SugarcatPlays]

The teacher is insane! It’s a whirlwind of emotions

[@kjs1069]

Cool man. Makes me want to smoke a spliff too & enjoy music.

[@rachelpayne4671]

I put it in my Prog Rock category

[@rztricky]

It’s a beautiful modal capture of harmonic minor major I wonder if he had watched Lawrence of Arabia recently

[@amivanzyl8876]

there's something blue oyster cult about this, it's lovely

[@minaandres97]

Yes. Total Pink Floyd vibes! Wonder how it would sound but Dave Gilmore singing

[@sirtogii5216]

I got the album last Thursday, only had a chance to listen to it properly twice but just like you I immediately got the Pink Floyd vibes when I heard this. In the Foo's interpretation of course and while I didn't love it at first listen I reckon it will be the favourite in a week or so. Surprised they've managed to come back with such a great and varied album after some questionable ones.

[@SuziQ.]

I heard a Foo-Floyd sound, too.

[@VanlifeAmLimit]

I got the same string broken since yesterday!

[@Cheathamforce5spspsp]

Song is awesome! It's placement on the album is also awesome. The entire record is their best in 20 yrs. IMO. Also, it is somewhat reminiscent of Play, the 20 minute instrumental DG did a few years back. Love it!!!

[@SuziQ.]

iTunes has the instrumental version of this song. I prefer this version.

[@donnieanddad2012]

The melody your playing on your guitar at the end sounds very reminiscent of the Foo’s song “disenchanted lullaby” I would assume that is in the same key.

[@27shocking]

Best Foos album in years

[@j.6756]

Love your review.... 'cause it's with no string attached....

[@bobwillsher5716]

Thank you Justin

[@L.J.W.98]

Been learning this one today!

[@Hobonewsnetwork]

Perfect choice.🇺🇸🇺🇦

[@markmanderson]

being a huge foos fan i love the new album but too hard to listen to for the first few times, especially rest, brings a 6ft 51yr old scotsman to lumps in his throat everytime. I seriously doubt we will ever hear Rest live, dave, the band and the audience would be in floods of tears. the teacher is a classic but almost as sad if you know what daves endured lately with taylor and his mum.

[@Ezilii]

This one, Under You, and Rescued hit like trucks.

[@GiovanniSena]

Hey Justin. Cheers from Brazil. Well I’ve been following your Chanel. Great stuff, having a lot fun. Although it’s great seeing you talking about the great names of music, what about checking my band. Age of Artemis. Well it would be great you’re giving spot to a Brazilian band like us. Thanks!

[@kimberlycoberly6987]

How can I benefit from your lessons Justin? Dying to learn how to play guitar!

[@keltone]

Kinda reminds me of a life changing psychedelic experience that changes how you view life.

[@jmtbuilds175]

I'm guessing that at least portion of the video is AI. Can't imagine a person sitting on a computer and building every scene by hand. And guitar tones are amazing. It's all over the place but the last year and a half for Dave and the Foo Fighters was all over the place.... Masterpiece album

[@hearmymotoredheart]

Yes, the art in the video is AI generated