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Foo Fighters — What If I Do
Album: In Your Honor
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6.8

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Total ratings: 803









Released: 2005
Length: 4:59
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Back and forth that voice of yours keeps me up at night
Help me search to find the words that eat you up inside
I go side to side like the wildest tides in your hurricane
And I only hide what is on my mind because I can't explain

What if I do, Lord?
What if I don't?
I'd have to lose everything just to find you
What if I do, Lord?
What if I don't
I'd have to lose everything just to find you

It's my turn this soul won't burn so throw me in the fire
Trophies earned and lessons learned, from wicked little liars
We could pave new roads with their cold gravestones,
And wind them through the pines
Should I stay or should I go alone? I cannot decide

What if I do, Lord?
What if I don't?
I'd have to lose everything just to find you
What if I do, Lord?
What if I don't
I'd have to lose everything just to find you

Carolina, Caroline
Carolina, Caroline

What if I do, Lord?
What if I don't?
I'd have to lose everything just to find you
What if I do, Lord?
What if I don't
I'd have to lose everything just to find you

Carolina, Caroline
Carolina, Caroline
Carolina, Caroline
Carolina, Caroline
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Rest in peace and power Taylor Hawkins.
Posted 2 years ago by CyrusPaul    [ Reply ]
RIP Taylor Hawkins 
Posted 2 years ago by Zentina    [ Reply ]

RIP Taylor Hawkins ...

Posted 2 years ago by mruisj717    [ Reply ]
Radio Paradise on as background at work. This is one of those "who is this" songs that make you look to see  ( and post comments)
Posted 4 years ago by grhorn    [ Reply ]
I really like this song. I saw a comment heavier bands doing the obligatory slow song, and get that, but often there is an subtle and cool 'edge' to these kinds of songs by harder bands that I appreciate.
Posted 5 years ago by bluematrix    [ Reply ]
Dull.
Posted 7 years ago by nutrod42    [ Reply ]
First was Arcade Fire. Then the Foo Fighters. What's next...Smashing Pumpkins?

Where's the PSD button?  
Posted 8 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 Hinkamp wrote:
I really "want" to like this but it seems like the obligatory slow song every hard rockin' band has to do to feel complete.
 
Ummm pretty sure Foo is not an eighties hair band.{#Rolleyes}
Posted 8 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
aekl wrote:
... except that the Foo Fighters did an entire album, which doesn't strike me as 'obligatory' at all. It sounds as though you expect hard rockin' bands to be totally one-dimensional, with one emotional level all the time. Which, to put it very rudely, is stupid.
Point taken, but do you really like the song or are you just defending FF right to have a clunker if the album is good? "stupid" ? wow, that hurt.
Posted 18 years ago by Hinkamp    [ Reply ]
Hinkamp wrote:
I really "want" to like this but it seems like the obligatory slow song every hard rockin' band has to do to feel complete.
... except that the Foo Fighters did an entire album, which doesn't strike me as 'obligatory' at all. It sounds as though you expect hard rockin' bands to be totally one-dimensional, with one emotional level all the time. Which, to put it very rudely, is stupid.
Posted 18 years ago by aekl    [ Reply ]
Beautiful song!!!
Posted 18 years ago by Andreee    [ Reply ]
Carolinaaa..Caro...
Posted 18 years ago by MM_Prague    [ Reply ]
I really "want" to like this but it seems like the obligatory slow song every hard rockin' band has to do to feel complete.
Posted 18 years ago by Hinkamp    [ Reply ]
NiceGuy2005 wrote:
I seem to love everything this band does.
You mean every thin?
Posted 18 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
I dislike almost every thin about this song.
Posted 18 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
This song is more grating with each listen... I drop it a rating point each time i hear it. I started it at 9. Foo Fighters havent been relevant in quite a few years...
Posted 18 years ago by calray    [ Reply ]
you know, with all the great songs Foo Fighters have had over the years, why the hell do you insist on playing this dog over and over, day in and day out? what if...
Posted 18 years ago by jeffersonpump    [ Reply ]
What if I don't?
Posted 18 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
mooseisadick wrote:
Would a Mr. Kurt Cobain please pick up the white courtesy phone?
You know being a great drummer is a wonderful thing. Too bad Grohl didn't stick to drumming, he's a monster drummer.
Posted 18 years ago by Daveinbawlmer    [ Reply ]
Would a Mr. Kurt Cobain please pick up the white courtesy phone?
Posted 18 years ago by mooseisadick    [ Reply ]
I seem to love everything this band does.
Posted 18 years ago by NiceGuy2005    [ Reply ]
I was wondering if they were saing Carolina or Caroline...both! Lol... Carol is a good name...Hi, I'm CAROL! LOL
Posted 18 years ago by CCinSB    [ Reply ]
Hannio wrote:
I like this one. It doesn't have the exaggerated and forced earnestness (to make up for the insipid lyrics) of a lot of Foofighter songs.
I must have not been listening close enough when I wrote this. Today I hear it loud and clear.
Posted 18 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
creativebones wrote:
I'm really gettin tired of hearing this song!
Yeah. I agree. I don't think it has been played more than some others. But it's the type of song that gets REAL old fast. Where is Sufjan Stevens when you really need him?
Posted 18 years ago by AlienRelic    [ Reply ]
vandal wrote:
agreed, next?
Hmmm looks like it was played yesterday too
Posted 18 years ago by meower    [ Reply ]
creativebones wrote:
I'm really gettin tired of hearing this song!
agreed, next?
Posted 18 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
How can this song be so good? I thought this album was supposed to suck!
Posted 18 years ago by lathyris    [ Reply ]
creativebones wrote:
I'm really gettin tired of hearing this song!
I rarely post any "geez I've heard this song too many times" whiny posts... but, I have to agree with creativebones. Feels like this has been on endless rotation lately. It's a good song, but overplay can add that stink to even the best song! Enough already. Bill, please it on the "bring it back in a few months" list (is there one?)
Posted 18 years ago by skindy    [ Reply ]
mrs_amjohnson wrote:
this is a whimpy foo song
Posted 18 years ago by 25demayo    [ Reply ]
I'm really gettin tired of hearing this song!
Posted 18 years ago by creativebones    [ Reply ]
ok i guess. too mellow for now....next? you got shirts, i have white squirrels wanna trade?
Posted 18 years ago by xs9095    [ Reply ]
AphidA wrote:
Grohl is a very talented guy. I wonder where he'd be if Cobain was still alive.
With any luck, still playing drums and not trying to sing.
Posted 18 years ago by Gribnif    [ Reply ]
this is a whimpy foo song
Posted 18 years ago by mrs_amjohnson    [ Reply ]
black321 wrote:
Is he from the Eagles?
I think he was the original bass player in Wings
Posted 18 years ago by pope183    [ Reply ]
Can't the fighters go find some foo to fight in a far away place so we can be relieved of this bilge water being passed as music?
Posted 18 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
great music ... but these great ideas only appeared in "the colour and the shape" i think
Posted 18 years ago by arthur_d    [ Reply ]
It sounds like a dirge for good music.
Posted 18 years ago by Govi    [ Reply ]
AphidA wrote:
Did I mention that Dave's mom taught at my high school? I think that means I'm almost famous.
oh my god, that was YOU?
Posted 18 years ago by queenjill    [ Reply ]
AphidA wrote:
Did I mention that Dave's mom taught at my high school? I think that means I'm almost famous.
Can I have your autograph?
Posted 18 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
Did I mention that Dave's mom taught at my high school? I think that means I'm almost famous.
Posted 18 years ago by AphidA    [ Reply ]
Is he from the Eagles?
Posted 18 years ago by black321    [ Reply ]
Decent song, but it's a little over played.
Posted 18 years ago by savoyard    [ Reply ]
djblitz wrote:
Gets better the more I listen to it, come on everybody....this song deserves better!
Agreed, I had to go up to an 8 from 7 today. I like it more each time. RP can play more Foo Fighters anytime.
Posted 18 years ago by davezilko    [ Reply ]
I like this one. It doesn't have the exaggerated and forced earnestness (to make up for the insipid lyrics) of a lot of Foofighter songs.
Posted 18 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Grohl is a very talented guy. I wonder where he'd be if Cobain was still alive.
Posted 18 years ago by AphidA    [ Reply ]
Gets better the more I listen to it, come on everybody....this song deserves better!
Posted 18 years ago by djblitz    [ Reply ]
mrselfdestruct wrote:
I bought this album but never really listened to it much. Guess I'd better get on that. This song is awesome... might just replace Aurora as my new favourite Foo slow song.
I hear ya. Excellent acoustic 2nd disc, but, Aurora will still remain at #1...
Posted 18 years ago by radiozep    [ Reply ]
I love Dave Grohl's voice! I love his musical style, too....I hate to say it but the breakup of Nirvana was the best thing that ever happened to him...
Posted 18 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
I bought this album but never really listened to it much. Guess I'd better get on that. This song is awesome... might just replace Aurora as my new favourite Foo slow song.
Posted 18 years ago by mrselfdestruct    [ Reply ]
This is really good..something that I did not expect from Dave.He is a good singer,I don't care for the screaming song's from the Foo's.What's funny this guy is on the cover of Acoustic Guitar mag.for the August issue.He's more than a drummer obviously...
Posted 18 years ago by parrothead    [ Reply ]
ArbiterOfGoodTaste wrote:
Is this the "meh" one? Because my first instinct was "meh".
This isn't the one, but since our tastes seem to be different then maybe you'd actually like the one that I went "meh" over.
Posted 18 years ago by Dianyla    [ Reply ]
Dianyla wrote:
The entire second CD of In Your Honor is fantastic from beginning to end. Only one "meh" song out of the bunch, and even that's not bad.
Is this the "meh" one? Because my first instinct was "meh".
Posted 18 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
Sounds a little like Joe Jackson. But then, I've had a few beers, it's hot outside, you know the story.
Posted 18 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
The entire second CD of In Your Honor is fantastic from beginning to end. Only one "meh" song out of the bunch, and even that's not bad. I wish they sold the second CD separately, in fact, I listened to the first CD once and then put it away.
Posted 18 years ago by Dianyla    [ Reply ]
20 beaut songs for $15, now that's pretty guid value now jimmy!
Posted 18 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Nice vocals.
Posted 18 years ago by TKTuttle    [ Reply ]
Sweet song.
Posted 18 years ago by honeygirl    [ Reply ]
Wisercrowe wrote:
mmmmmmmmmm... buffalo ass
There is a buffalo bum on the CD...
Posted 18 years ago by Kite_Flyer    [ Reply ]
mmmmmmmmmm... buffalo ass
Posted 18 years ago by Wisercrowe    [ Reply ]
I love this CD -- especially the "buffallo ass" side -- this one -- where it is much more acoustic..
Posted 18 years ago by Kite_Flyer    [ Reply ]
Ah! Love this! Carolina, Caroline...is that what he's saying? This song helped get me through a tough time last fall. Nice choice!
Posted 18 years ago by flyfree    [ Reply ]