The band has released four albums since their formation: "Peace, Love, Death Metal" (2004), "Death by Sexy" (2006), "Heart On" (2008) and "Zipper Down" (2015). Despite their band name, Eagles of Death Metal is not a death metal band. Hughes stated that a friend was introducing Josh Homme to the death metal genre. When he played a song by the Polish band Vader and made a claim that the song was within the death metal genre, Homme then referred to Vader as "The Eagles of Death Metal". After hearing this phrase, he wondered what a cross between the Eagles and a death metal band would sound like. In a 2003 interview Homme described the sound of the band as a combination of "bluegrass slide guitar mixed with stripper drum beats and Canned Heat vocals." Jesse Hughes is known by fans for his enthusiastic interaction with audiences at live performances.
While the band were on stage at Le Bataclan in Paris, France, on November 13, 2015, the audience was attacked by terrorists wielding automatic rifles, grenades and suicide vests. The death toll inside the venue was 89, including the group's merchandise manager, but the band members made it safely out of the venue via a door backstage.
I Want You So Hard
Eagles of Death Metal Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning | Line by Line Meaning
I want you so good
But can you trust me?
Yes, you know you could
My friends are talkin'
And they're tellin' you
Don't waste your time 'cause the boy's bad news
My friends are talkin'
And they're tellin' you
Just leave him alone 'cause the boy's bad news
I want you so hard
I want you so good
Now take a chance, momma
You know you should
Trust your instincts and let me in
Just be my ride and I'll be my friend
My friends are talkin'
And they're tellin' you
You're wastin' your time, the boy's bad news
My friends are talkin'
And they're tellin' you
Leave him alone, 'cause it's just bad news
I want you so hard
I want you so good
But can you trust me?
Yes, you know you could
Trust your instincts and let me in
Just be my ride and I'll be my friend
My friends are talkin'
And they're tellin' you
Don't waste your time 'cause the boy's bad news
My friends are talkin'
And they're tellin' you
Just leave him alone 'cause the boy's bad news
Bad news
Ooh, the boy's bad news
Ooh, the boy's bad news
Ooh, the boy's bad news
Ooh, the boy's bad news
Ooh, the boy's bad news
Ooh, the boy's bad news
Ooh, the boy's bad news
Ooh, the boy's bad news
Ooh, the boy's bad news
Ooh, the boy's bad news
Ooh, the boy's bad news
Ooh, the boy's bad news
Ooh, the boy's bad news
The lyrics of Eagles of Death Metal's "I Want You So Hard" describe a man's desire for a woman despite the warnings from his friends that he's "bad news." The male protagonist admits to wanting the woman so much and hoping she can trust him, but his friends keep telling her to avoid him. He urges her to trust her instincts and let him in. The repetition of the phrase "my friends are talking" emphasizes the importance of the opinions of those around them and the power of social influence on the perceptions of love.
The theme of the song is typical of rock and roll, playing with the idea of the 'bad boy' whose rebellious nature makes him irresistible to women despite the obvious risks to their hearts. The lyrics suggest that sometimes, the lure of passion conquers rational thinking and good judgment. The chorus expresses the protagonist's own doubts about himself, admitting that he is "bad news." The lyrics also speak to the tension between the need for connection and desire for independence.
Line by Line Meaning
I want you so hard
I desire you immensely
I want you so good
I want you in the best possible way
But can you trust me?
I understand your hesitation and doubt
Yes, you know you could
I assure you that I am trustworthy
My friends are talkin'
People close to me are discussing our situation
And they're tellin' you
They are warning you about me
Don't waste your time 'cause the boy's bad news
They think I am not a good choice for you
Just leave him alone 'cause the boy's bad news
They advise you to stay away from me
Now take a chance, momma
I am urging you to give me a chance
You know you should
I believe you will not regret it
Trust your instincts and let me in
Listen to your feelings and allow me into your life
Just be my ride and I'll be my friend
Just be with me and let's be friends
Bad news
I am not a good option for you
Ooh, the boy's bad news
I am a risky choice
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOSH HOMME, JESSE HUGHES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Miguel Angel
A-ha-ha-ha...
I want you so hard, I want you so good
But can you trust me? Yes, you know you could
My friends are talkin' and they're tellin' you
Don't waste your time cause the boy's bad news
My friends are talkin' and they're tellin' you
Just leave him alone cause the boy's bad news
I want you so hard, I want you so good
Now take a chance, momma, you know you should
Trust your instincts and let me in
Just be my ride and I'll be my friend
My friends are talkin' and they're tellin' you
You're wastin' your time, the boy's bad news
My friends are talkin' and they're tellin' you
Leave him alone, 'cause it's just bad news
I want you so hard, I want you so good
But can you trust me? Yes, you know you could
Trust your instincts and let me in
Just be my ride and I'll be my friend
My friends are talkin' and they're tellin' you
You're wastin' your time, girl, the boy's bad news
My friends are talkin' and they're tellin' you
Just leave him alone cause the boy's bad news, bad news
The boy's bad news
The boy's bad news
The boy's bad news
The boy's bad news
The boy's bad news
The boy's bad news
The boy's bad news
The boy's bad news
The boy's bad news
The boy's bad news
The boy's bad news
The boy's bad news
The boy's bad news
DickWad16
Dave Grohl drummed for QOTSA, once upon a time, and here Josh Homme is drumming for EODM. What an awesome circle of rock.
John Not Real Name
@Cole Scott Dude, ten years, a decade. Also what now?
Cole Scott
And Dave grohl was in Pick of Destiny for Tenacious D
FAAN tz
One of my favorite all time videos...great cameos...hilarious concept...incredible tunes...naughty nasty rock band!
RussX5Z
This is the first time I've heard of this band and I gotta to say, these guys are pretty good.
MydirtyRat1
To all the members of EoDM: My condolences to you all. My thoughts are with you. You were just as much victims of this horrible tragedy as the others were. Take care of yourselves, lean on your families and friends for support.
Anyes Vedel
90 French citizens died in the Bataclan killings. It was an attack on French and American freedom.
relatedzombie
I thinks it is simply brilliant that Tenacious D and Dave Grohl appear in videos like these, it gives a sense that they're all supporting eachother because their sounds are similar (Not directly but all three of these bands definitely have a sense of humour, and that's why their amazing.)
twoinch dave
Supporting each other or creating a pact to force their suckage on us!
Krassz
*****
"Seriously dude you're really fucking annoying me by insulting my generic as fuck rock band"