"Times Like These" is one of the most iconic songs by the Foo Fighters, released as the second single from their 2002 album One by One . Written by Dave Grohl during a period of uncertainty for the band, the song serves as a powerful anthem of hope, resilience, and learning to "love again".
Directed by Liam Lynch , this version features the band playing against kaleidoscopic, brightly colored backgrounds. It ends with a "reveal" showing the band was performing against a greenscreen in a studio.
The band produced three distinct official music videos for the song, each with a different aesthetic: Foo Fighters - Times Like These (Official HD Video)
Co-directed by Dave Grohl and Bill Yukich, this simple video consists of footage showing Grohl recording the vocal, guitar, and piano tracks for the acoustic rendition of the song in the studio. Song Meaning and History
Grohl has described the lyrics as being about "hope and love and compassion". The line "I'm a new day rising" is a direct homage to the album New Day Rising by Hüsker Dü , one of Grohl's favorite bands. "Times Like These" is one of the most
Interestingly, Grohl accidentally recruited producer Nick Raskulinecz for the album after calling the wrong "Nick" in his phone contacts; he had intended to reach Queens of the Stone Age bassist Nick Oliveri.
Directed by Marc Klasfeld , this is often the version associated with the "Official HD Video". It features the band performing under the Mojave River Bridge (also known as the Rainbow Bridge) in Victorville, CA. In the video, various people—including fans selected through the band's website—throw personal items like instruments and appliances off the bridge behind the band. It ends with a "reveal" showing the band
The song was written while the band was on an unofficial three-month hiatus in 2002. Tensions were high, and Grohl was unsure if the band would continue.
