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 Only Want You
Eagles of Death Metal Lyrics
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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 singer'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 ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOSH HOMME, JESSE HUGHES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mr Agren
I love the mix of 50โs rockโnโroll and
Catchyness that this song provides
Adramelech
Underrated band !
Br Bart
I mean I get ya drift, but they had world tours and filled big venues easily it is just a bit of a niche music... I adore Tool, but my friends don't, so I could say it's underrated. It's not, it is just not for everybody :D
โขAngelinaโข
@Br Bart i mean i don't listen to the radio much but when i do hear it they're nowhere near it, i consider that a bit underrated. nobody ever really talks about eodm.
Br Bart
@โขAngelinaโข well, they are also a really old band... you don't really hear bloodhound gang or wolfmother either. This was out 10 years ago :D I grew up on this it was everywhere :D
Josuรฉ Gervacio
I agree
Ron Elberg the evangelist
I just love this band. Perfect rock music.
AM zagat0
I have no idea why, but when I hear this song, I imagine a road in the middle of the desert and a powerful American muscle car
nnhk00
I'll show you a powerful American muscle
AM zagat0
@nnhk00 XD?