While in high school, Homme got together with locals Brant Bjork, Chris Cockrell (later replaced by Nick Oliveri) and John Garcia resulting in the formation of Kyuss (firstly known as "Sons of Kyuss"). Queens of the Stone Age formed in 1997, rising from the ashes of Kyuss and began playing together during the now legendary Desert Sessions. Homme has drawn all of the members from that diverse group of musicians for Queens of the Stone Age. The band originally formed under the name Gamma Ray, but almost faced a lawsuit from the European metal band of the same name.
Queens of the Stone Age have gone through many line-up changes since first breaking into the hard rock scene. Their most recent line-up includes: Josh Homme (guitar, vocals), Troy Van Leeuwen (guitar, lap steel, keyboards, backing vocals), Jon Theodore (drums, percussion), Michael Shuman (bass, backing vocals), and Dean Fertita (keyboards, guitar, backing vocals).
Former core members include Joey Castillo, Alain Johannes, Natasha Shneider, Mark Lanegan, and Nick Oliveri, among other members and contributors. In 2002, regarding the band line-up, Homme said: "It really is more of a musical experiment… It keeps moving and reinventing itself. That way we never get painted into a corner."
Dave Grohl recorded drums, percussion and backing vocals on Songs for the Deaf and toured in support of the album in 2002 before returning to the Foo Fighters. Grohl also made a live appearance in 2007, to play Make It wit Chu, and recorded tracks on …Like Clockwork, following Joey Castillo's departure.
Mark Lanegan has long been an on/off vocalist for the band, toured from 2001 to 2005 and made live appearances in 2007 and 2010. He has recorded with the band on all albums except for their self-titled debut album. Lanegan has also played keyboards in live performances during the tour preceding the release of Lullabies to Paralyze, before Natasha Shneider joined the band.
Josh Homme and Nick Oliveri were seen as the only two consistent Queens of the Stone Age members. Oliveri had previously played alongside Homme in the band Kyuss and joined Queens of the Stone Age as its permanent bass guitarist and co-lead vocalist, in 1998, upon the release of its debut album, Queens of the Stone Age. Being friends since childhood, the two meshed well together. Oliveri's punk background brought an element of danger and attitude to the Queens' live shows. As the band's two core members, the duo recorded the breakthrough albums, Rated R and Songs for the Deaf, together. Oliveri's unique "howling" singing style made him easily distinguishable on songs such as Six Shooter from the album Songs for the Deaf; he also displays a more melodic singing style in Rated R songs such as Auto Pilot.
However, Homme fired Oliveri in 2004 for excessive partying and an alleged incident of domestic abuse (an accusation which Oliveri strongly denies). The duo repaired their friendship shortly afterwards. Oliveri, however, did not return to the band. In 2013, upon hearing that former contributor Dave Grohl was recording drums for the band's sixth studio album, …Like Clockwork, Oliveri asked Homme if he too could return on bass guitar. Homme ultimately did not grant Oliveri's request. He does, however, appear on backing vocals on the album track, If I Had a Tail.
Diskographie:
1997 - Kyuss / Queens of the Stone Age
1998 - Queens of the Stone Age / Beaver Split
1998 - Queens of the Stone Age
2000 - Rated R
2002 - Songs for the Deaf
2002 - Sample This School Boy
2002 - 2002-10-29: Rock City, Nottingham, UK
2002 - 2002-11-06: Stockholm, Sweden
2003 - Songs For The Deaf Tour Edition
2004 - Stone Age Complication
2005 - Lullabies to Paralyze
2005 - Lullabies To Paralize Tour Edition
2005 - MTV Unplugged (Berlin 2005-06-10)
2005 - Over the Years and Through the Woods
2006 - 2005-12-20: Los Angeles, CA, USA
2006 - Over The Years And Through The Woods
2007 - The Definitive Collection Of B-sides & Rarities
2007 - Era Vulgaris
2008 - Era Vulgaris Tour Edition
2013 - ...Like Clockwork
2017 - Villains
2023 - In Times New Roman...
Go With the Flow
Queens of the Stone Age Lyrics
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They're just photos after all
I can't make you hang around
I can't wash you off my skin
Outside the frame, is what we're leaving out
You won't remember anyway
I can go with the flow (oh, oh, oh, oh)
Don't say it doesn't matter, matter anymore
I can go with the flow (oh, oh, oh, oh)
Do you believe it in your head?
It's so safe to play along
Little soldiers in a row
Falling in and out of love
Something sweet to throw away
I want something good to die for
To make it beautiful to live
I want a new mistake, lose is more than hesitate
Do you believe it in your head?
I can go with the flow (oh, oh, oh, oh)
Don't say it doesn't matter, matter anymore
I can go with the flow (oh, oh, oh, oh)
Do you believe it in your head?
Do you believe it in your head?
Do you believe it in your head?
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The lyrics to Queens of the Stone Age's song Go With the Flow can be interpreted as a commentary on the human tendency to conform and play it safe. The singer is addressing the subject of a relationship and the fear of being left behind, even if that means sacrificing individuality. The lines "I can go with the flow, don't say it doesn't matter anymore" suggest that the singer is willing to go along with whatever the other person wants in order to avoid conflict or rejection.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of memory and the importance of living in the present moment. The lines "They're just photos after all, you won't remember anyway" suggest that the singer is trying to convince themselves that the past doesn't matter and that they should focus on the present. Despite this, there is a sense of longing for something more meaningful - "I want something good to die for, to make it beautiful to live", "I want a new mistake, lose is more than hesitate". These lines suggest that the singer is searching for a deeper connection or purpose in life, even if that means taking risks and making mistakes.
Overall, the song can be seen as a call to break free from societal expectations and to live life on one's own terms, even if that means making mistakes along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
She said I'll throw myself away
She declared that she will dispose of herself regardless of the consequences
They're just photos after all
The memories being held in photographs are not important
I can't make you hang around
I cannot force you to stay with me
I can't wash you off my skin
I cannot forget about you, you have left a lasting impression on me
Outside the frame, is what we're leaving out
We are neglecting the aspects of life that cannot be captured in photos and videos
You won't remember anyway
You will forget all that we have gone through together
I can go with the flow (oh, oh, oh, oh)
I am willing to adapt and take things as they come
Don't say it doesn't matter, matter anymore
I do not want to hear that what we shared was unimportant
Do you believe it in your head?
Do you truly understand and accept what is happening?
It's so safe to play along
It is easier to conform and follow the norm
Little soldiers in a row
People blindly following the same path and rules
Falling in and out of love
The ups and downs of romantic relationships
Something sweet to throw away
Taking fleeting pleasures that have no real value
I want something good to die for
I want a noble cause to fight for and sacrifice myself for
To make it beautiful to live
By fighting for a just cause, life itself becomes meaningful and beautiful
I want a new mistake, lose is more than hesitate
I am willing to make a mistake in the pursuit of something I believe in, rather than being indecisive and hesitating
Do you believe it in your head?
Do you truly understand and accept what is happening?
I can go with the flow (oh, oh, oh, oh)
I am willing to adapt and take things as they come
Don't say it doesn't matter, matter anymore
I do not want to hear that what we shared was unimportant
Do you believe it in your head?
Do you truly understand and accept what is happening?
Do you believe it in your head?
Do you truly understand and accept what is happening?
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Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Josh Homme, Nick Oliveri
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