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.
Don't Speak
Eagles of Death Metal Lyrics
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There's something happenin' but don't be scared
I'm too smooth, you never see me coming
I'm never in a hurry, I'm just movin' fast
I said haow!
Oh yes you know I said haow!
I came to make a bang!
Yeah.
Yes I said haow!
I came to make a bang!
Pull me, I'm your fabulous weapon
I'll hit your target, girl, so you see
Well I'm in too tight, gonna feel it tonight, yeah
Baby here I stand, I'm your impossible man
I said haow!
Yes I said haow!
I came to make a bang!
I said haow!
Yeah!
I said haow!
I came to make a bang, yeah!
Don't move, don't speak, even whisper
You have my weapon, girl, but don't be scared
I'm in too tight, gonna feel it tonight, yeah
Baby girl, gonna take your whole world
Haow!
Yes I said haow!
I came to make a bang yeah!
Haow!
Yes I said haow!
I came to make a bang yeah!
Haow!
I came to make a bang yeah!
Haow!
I came to make a bang yeah!
Haow!
I came to make a bang yeah!
Haow!
I came to make a bang yeah!
Haow!
No, no, ok.
No, yes, yessy.
That last one was retarded.
No, that's wrong.
Alright
The lyrics to Eagles of Death Metal's song "Don't Speak" are an ode to the thrill of excitement and danger. The singer urges his lover not to move or speak and to just enjoy the rush of what is happening. He boasts about his smoothness and unpredictability, claiming that he is always moving fast but never in a hurry. He describes himself as a "fabulous weapon" and promises to hit his target with precision. The chorus is a declaration of his intention to make a big impact, to make a bang. He repeats the word "haow" several times, which seems to be a word he's invented to express his excitement and determination.
The lyrics seem to be about living in the moment and taking risks, not worrying about what might happen and just enjoying the ride. The singer is confident and in control, but also a little wild and unpredictable. He wants to sweep his lover off her feet and give her an experience she'll never forget. Overall, the lyrics suggest a sense of adventure and excitement, a willingness to push boundaries and explore new territory.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't move, don't speak, even whisper
Remain still and quiet, not even whispering, as something is happening but there's no need to be afraid
There's something happenin' but don't be scared
Something is occurring, but there's no need to feel frightened
I'm too smooth, you never see me coming
I'm very slick and you'll never be able to anticipate my arrival
I'm never in a hurry, I'm just movin' fast
Though I'm always moving fast, I'm not in a rush - I'm taking my time
I said haow!
Exclaiming 'how' with enthusiasm and energy
Oh yes you know I said haow!
Affirming that 'haow' was indeed said before
I came to make a bang!
Arranging to make an impact, to create a noteworthy event
Pull me, I'm your fabulous weapon
Use me as a fantastic weapon
I'll hit your target, girl, so you see
I'll strike your aim, so you can appreciate it
Well I'm in too tight, gonna feel it tonight, yeah
I'm extremely excited and will feel the intensity this evening
Baby here I stand, I'm your impossible man
I'm here as your impossible-to-resist man
You have my weapon, girl, but don't be scared
You hold my weapon, but there's no need to feel frightened
Baby girl, gonna take your whole world
I'm going to change your entire world, baby girl
No, no, ok.
An expression of disagreement, but then acceptance
No, yes, yessy.
Mixed expressions of disagreement and agreement
That last one was retarded.
The previous expression was foolish or offensive
No, that's wrong.
Disagreeing with a statement, indicating that it's incorrect
Alright
An affirmation of agreement or acquiescence
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOSH HOMME, JESSE HUGHES
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