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.
Secret Plans
Eagles of Death Metal Lyrics
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But I don't need it
Say, it's going real fast and you got it right now
But I don't see it
Secret plans, midnight missions
With emotion, ooh, ooh
Secret plans, midnight missions
I want what I want, what I want
What I want, what I want
I want what I want, what I want
What I want, what I want
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
It's going real fast and you got it right now
But I don't see it
I'm really not sure but then I want it, man
But I don't need it
Secret plans, midnight missions
With emotion, ooh, ooh
Secret plans, midnight missions
With emotion, ooh, ooh
I want what I want, what I want
What I want, what I want
I want what I want, what I want
What I want, what I want
What I want, what I want
What I want, ooh
I want what I want, what I want
What I want
The lyrics of Eagles of Death Metal's "Secret Plans" reveal the struggle between wanting something and needing it. The singer is not sure if they really want what is being offered, but they are tempted by it nonetheless. The mention of it going real fast and being available right now suggests that it might be something exciting or dangerous. However, despite the temptation, the singer still cannot see what it is that they are being offered; they are unsure about the situation.
The repetition of "secret plans, midnight missions" creates an air of intrigue and excitement but also implies that whatever is being offered is not entirely honest or above board. The reference to "emotion" suggests that the singer is not simply interested in the thing being offered for its own sake but that there is an emotional pull or attachment to it. Overall, the lyrics suggest a conflicted and complicated relationship to desire, risk, and temptation.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm really not sure but then I want it, man
I am uncertain about this, but I still desire it
But I don't need it
However, I do not require it
Say, it's going real fast and you got it right now
You claim it's moving quickly and currently in your possession
But I don't see it
But I am not able to perceive it
Secret plans, midnight missions
Concealed schemes and covert activities during the night
With emotion, ooh, ooh
Marinated in intense feelings
I want what I want, what I want
I am fixated on obtaining exactly what I crave
What I want, what I want
My desire, my wish
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Non-lexical vocalizations expressing emotion
It's going real fast and you got it right now
You insist that it's moving rapidly and you possess it currently
But I don't see it
However, I am unable to perceive it
I want what I want, what I want
I am fixated on obtaining exactly what I crave
What I want, what I want
My desire, my wish
What I want, what I want
My desire, my wish
What I want, ooh
Exactly what I crave
I want what I want, what I want
I am fixated on obtaining exactly what I crave
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOSH HOMME, JESSE HUGHES
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Jeffrey Ragan
Joey Castillo is one of the best drummers of all time! He should get more recognition for his talent!
Str1000ac
Joey Castillo is such a great drummer, in both QOTSA and EODM. Dave Grohl may be the best drummer in the world but I prefer Joey's style. Josh Homme also has a great style of drumming.
strangettalestrange
Respect to Dave Grohl but he’s not the best drummer in the world
Roy_
Grohl is good, but best in the world? I've never heard him play reggae or jazz, both of which you should be incredible at to claim such a title, he's a highly influential rock/grunge player.
James Mason
Str1000ac Grohl is rubbish. Joey is 100 times better in vibe alone
waterzofnazareth
that snare sounds amazing
Amine Ourabah
joey castillo is Amazing!!! wish i could jam with him!
The UFO Experience
They sound killer live! Really rich and meaty!
Declan Fox
Eagles Of Death Metal is the sort of band that I wanna be in, it would be so fun!
Angela S
Funny, after all these years, and all the different EODM song I swore “THIS IS my favorite song” as I inevitably do with every band I love,
in the end THIS, Secret Plans, turned out to be my favorite. Go figure. 😁
(Well… until a new album comes out. Then I’m sure I’ll declare something new as my favorite, blissfully!)