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.
Solid Gold
Eagles of Death Metal Lyrics
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Sweat, make it sweat
You see us comin' and we'll make you scream
We are the stars of your real teen dream
We'll give you shakes and we'll make you sweat
We're really rollin'...
We're solid gold
We're the magic boys & we'll make you smile
Real hard Men'z, why don't chu stay awhile baby
We'll give you shakes and we'll make you sweat
We're really rollin'...
We're solid gold
And when we come, yeah, we sho' do the shine
And when we get there, yes, we're right on time
We'll come dancin' and we'll make you sweat
We're really rollin'
Yes, we're really rollin'
We're the Dream Boys baby and we'll make you smile
Real hard Men'z, won't chu stay awhile baby
We'll come dancin' and we'll make you sweat
We're really rollin'
We're solid gold
We're the Dream Boys baby and we'll make you smile
Real hard Men'z, won't chu stay a while baby
We'll come dancing and we'll make you sweat
We're really rollin...
We're solid gold.
Nice! It's so hard baby, work it out baby
Sweat
'Cause we'll give you jiggles and make you sweat
Now baby, it's all you really gonna get
We're really rollin'...
We're solid gold
The song "Solid Gold" by Eagles of Death Metal is a fun and upbeat track that celebrates the joy of living life to the fullest. The lyrics encourage the listener to "sweat" and "work it out," promising a good time and lots of shaking and dancing as the band brings the party. They proclaim themselves to be stars, magic boys, and dream boys, all the while promising to make their audience smile and sweat with their solid gold moves.
Beyond the surface level fun of the song, there may be a deeper meaning to some of the lyrics. The promise to make the audience "smile real hard" could be interpreted as a call to forget the troubles of the world and just enjoy the moment. Similarly, the repetition of "we're really rollin'" could be seen as a nod to the momentum of life, encouraging the listener to keep moving forward no matter what challenges arise.
Line by Line Meaning
Sweat, work it out baby
Let's get physical and start moving to build up some sweat, baby
Sweat, make it sweat
Let's keep going and work up even more sweat, baby
You see us comin' and we'll make you scream
We are the ones to watch out for, and we will leave you in awe and make you scream
We are the stars of your real teen dream
We are the celebrities you've always dreamt of, living up to your teenage fantasies
We'll give you shakes and we'll make you sweat
We'll bring you excitement and cause your body to perspire
We're really rollin'...
We are full of energy and unstoppable
We're solid gold
We are valuable and precious, like solid gold
We're the magic boys & we'll make you smile
We have a magical presence, and we will bring you joy and laughter
Real hard Men'z, why don't chu stay awhile baby
We are tough guys, and we invite you to stay with us, baby
And when we come, yeah, we sho' do the shine
When we arrive, we are impressive and stand out from the rest
And when we get there, yes, we're right on time
We are punctual and always arrive at the perfect moment
We'll come dancin' and we'll make you sweat
We will dance and get you moving, causing you to sweat
Yes, we're really rollin'
Yes, we are still full of energy and unstoppable
We're the Dream Boys baby and we'll make you smile
We are the ones you dream of, and we will bring a smile to your face
We'll come dancin' and we'll make you sweat
We will continue to dance and keep you moving, causing you to sweat
We're really rollin'
We are still going strong and full of energy
We're solid gold.
We remain precious and valuable, like solid gold
Nice! It's so hard baby, work it out baby
Great job! Keep pushing yourself, baby
Sweat
Keep moving to build up a sweat
'Cause we'll give you jiggles and make you sweat
We will cause your body to shake and sweat
Now baby, it's all you really gonna get
This is all we have to offer you, baby
We're really rollin'...
We are still full of energy and unstoppable
We're solid gold
We continue to be valuable and precious, like solid gold
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOSH HOMME, JESSE HUGHES
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