The band produced three distinct official music videos for the song, each with a different aesthetic:
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. 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 The band produced three distinct official music videos
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. Song Meaning and History Directed by Liam Lynch
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.