Show Me How (Foo Fighters song)

"Show Me How"
Single by Foo Fighters
from the album But Here We Are
Released	May 25, 2023
Genre	Shoegaze [1]
Length	4:53
Label	Roswell RCA
Songwriter(s)	Dave Grohl Violet Grohl Rami Jaffee Nate Mendel Chris Shiflett Pat Smear
Producer(s)	Foo Fighters Greg Kurstin
Foo Fighters singles chronology
"Under You" (2023) "Show Me How" (2023) "The Teacher" (2023)
Music video
"Show Me How" on YouTube

"Show Me How" is a song by American rock band Foo Fighters released as the third single from their eleventh studio album, But Here We Are , on May 25, 2023. ^[2]

Composition and lyrics

The song features Foo Fighters' vocalist, Dave Grohl, harmonizing with his daughter, Violet Grohl, who makes a guest vocal appearance on the song. ^{[3] [4]}

According to Liz Scarlett of Classic Rock magazine, "the track shimmers with dream-pop-style vocal melodies, serene guitars and moving lyrics about learning to navigate life without the guidance of someone who has recently passed: Where are you now? Who will show me how?.. You need not say anything to me, I hear you loud and clear...I'll take care of everything from now on'. ^[5]

According to Revolver magazine, the song finds the band still dealing with the grief of the death of their drummer Taylor Hawkins who died in 2022. ^[6]

Violet Grohl and Dave Grohl performed vocals together on the song live at the Glastonbury Festival in England on June 23, 2023. ^{[7] [8]}

Personnel

Foo Fighters

• Dave Grohl – lead vocals, guitar, drums, production
• Violet Grohl – backing vocals
• Nate Mendel – bass, production
• Chris Shiflett – guitar, production
• Pat Smear – guitar, production
• Rami Jaffee – keyboards, production

Charts

Weekly chart performance for "Show Me How"

Chart (2023)	Peak position
UK Rock & Metal (OCC) [9]	17
US Hot Hard Rock Songs ( Billboard ) [10]	21

References

1. Hansen, Kyle (May 25, 2023). "Foo Fighters Share New Song, "Show Me How"". KQRS-FM . Retrieved August 5, 2025.
2. Jones, Abby (May 25, 2023). "Foo Fighters Grapple with Loss on New Single "Show Me How": Stream". Consequence . Retrieved August 2, 2025.
3. Mensah, Jenny (May 25, 2023). "Foo Fighters share new single Show Me How and announce special sunrise event". Radio X . Retrieved August 2, 2025.
4. Dunworth, Liberty (May 25, 2023). "Foo Fighters share new single 'Show Me How', featuring Violet Grohl". NME . Retrieved August 2, 2025.
5. Scarlett, Liz (May 25, 2023). "Foo Fighters release shimmering new dream pop single Show Me How, featuring vocals from Dave Grohl's daughter Violet". Loudersound . Retrieved August 2, 2025.
6. "Hear Foo Fighters' mesmerizing new song "Show Me How" featuring Violet Grohl". Revolver . May 25, 2023. Retrieved August 2, 2025.
7. Lewis, Rebecca (June 24, 2023). "Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl's daughter, Violet, 17, surprises fans with special Glastonbury Festival performance". Hello! . Retrieved August 2, 2025.
8. Paige, Ashley (June 24, 2023). "Dave Grohl's Daughter Violet, 17, Sings Onstage at Glastonbury with Foo Fighters: 'That's My Girl'". People . Retrieved August 2, 2025.
9. "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 2, 2025.
10. "Foo Fighters Chart History (Hot Hard Rock Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 2, 2025.