While in high school, Homme got together with locals Brant Bjork, Chris Cockrell (later replaced by Nick Oliveri) and John Garcia resulting in the formation of Kyuss (firstly known as "Sons of Kyuss"). Queens of the Stone Age formed in 1997, rising from the ashes of Kyuss and began playing together during the now legendary Desert Sessions. Homme has drawn all of the members from that diverse group of musicians for Queens of the Stone Age. The band originally formed under the name Gamma Ray, but almost faced a lawsuit from the European metal band of the same name.
Queens of the Stone Age have gone through many line-up changes since first breaking into the hard rock scene. Their most recent line-up includes: Josh Homme (guitar, vocals), Troy Van Leeuwen (guitar, lap steel, keyboards, backing vocals), Jon Theodore (drums, percussion), Michael Shuman (bass, backing vocals), and Dean Fertita (keyboards, guitar, backing vocals).
Former core members include Joey Castillo, Alain Johannes, Natasha Shneider, Mark Lanegan, and Nick Oliveri, among other members and contributors. In 2002, regarding the band line-up, Homme said: "It really is more of a musical experiment… It keeps moving and reinventing itself. That way we never get painted into a corner."
Dave Grohl recorded drums, percussion and backing vocals on Songs for the Deaf and toured in support of the album in 2002 before returning to the Foo Fighters. Grohl also made a live appearance in 2007, to play Make It wit Chu, and recorded tracks on …Like Clockwork, following Joey Castillo's departure.
Mark Lanegan has long been an on/off vocalist for the band, toured from 2001 to 2005 and made live appearances in 2007 and 2010. He has recorded with the band on all albums except for their self-titled debut album. Lanegan has also played keyboards in live performances during the tour preceding the release of Lullabies to Paralyze, before Natasha Shneider joined the band.
Josh Homme and Nick Oliveri were seen as the only two consistent Queens of the Stone Age members. Oliveri had previously played alongside Homme in the band Kyuss and joined Queens of the Stone Age as its permanent bass guitarist and co-lead vocalist, in 1998, upon the release of its debut album, Queens of the Stone Age. Being friends since childhood, the two meshed well together. Oliveri's punk background brought an element of danger and attitude to the Queens' live shows. As the band's two core members, the duo recorded the breakthrough albums, Rated R and Songs for the Deaf, together. Oliveri's unique "howling" singing style made him easily distinguishable on songs such as Six Shooter from the album Songs for the Deaf; he also displays a more melodic singing style in Rated R songs such as Auto Pilot.
However, Homme fired Oliveri in 2004 for excessive partying and an alleged incident of domestic abuse (an accusation which Oliveri strongly denies). The duo repaired their friendship shortly afterwards. Oliveri, however, did not return to the band. In 2013, upon hearing that former contributor Dave Grohl was recording drums for the band's sixth studio album, …Like Clockwork, Oliveri asked Homme if he too could return on bass guitar. Homme ultimately did not grant Oliveri's request. He does, however, appear on backing vocals on the album track, If I Had a Tail.
Diskographie:
1997 - Kyuss / Queens of the Stone Age
1998 - Queens of the Stone Age / Beaver Split
1998 - Queens of the Stone Age
2000 - Rated R
2002 - Songs for the Deaf
2002 - Sample This School Boy
2002 - 2002-10-29: Rock City, Nottingham, UK
2002 - 2002-11-06: Stockholm, Sweden
2003 - Songs For The Deaf Tour Edition
2004 - Stone Age Complication
2005 - Lullabies to Paralyze
2005 - Lullabies To Paralize Tour Edition
2005 - MTV Unplugged (Berlin 2005-06-10)
2005 - Over the Years and Through the Woods
2006 - 2005-12-20: Los Angeles, CA, USA
2006 - Over The Years And Through The Woods
2007 - The Definitive Collection Of B-sides & Rarities
2007 - Era Vulgaris
2008 - Era Vulgaris Tour Edition
2013 - ...Like Clockwork
2017 - Villains
2023 - In Times New Roman...
Little Sister
Queens of the Stone Age Lyrics
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I'm standing out your window
Hey, little sister, can I come inside, dear?
I want to show you all my love
I want to be the only one
I know you like nobody ever, baby
Little sister, can't you find another way?
Little sister, can't you find another way?
No more living life behind the shadow
You whisper secrets in my ear
Slowly dancing cheek to cheek
Such a sweet thing when you open up, baby
They say I'll only do you wrong
We come together 'cause I understand
Just who you really are, yeah, baby
Little sister, can't you find another way?
No more living life behind the shadow
Little sister, can't you find another way?
No more living life behind the shadow
Now shake it up
The lyrics to Queens of the Stone Age's song Little Sister explore themes of love, desire, and being true to oneself. The song is addressed to a "little sister" who is lonely, living life in the shadow, and afraid to show her true self to the world. The singer desires to be her lover and wants her to open up to him, but he is aware of the naysayers who think he will only do her wrong. Despite this, the singer declares that he understands her for who she is and that they come together in a way that no one else can understand.
The song's chorus ("Little sister, can't you find another way? No more living life behind the shadow") suggests that the singer wants the "little sister" to break free from her current existence and find a better path for herself. The song is a call to embrace one's true self and not be afraid to let others see who they really are.
Overall, the lyrics are open to interpretation and can mean different things to different people. However, the universal themes of love and self-acceptance make the song relatable and timeless.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, sister, why you all alone?
Asking why the sister is alone, standing outside her window
Hey, little sister, can I come inside, dear
Asking permission to come inside and show all the love
I want to show you all my love
Wanting to demonstrate the love and affection
I want to be the only one
Seeking exclusivity, wanting to be the only one for her
I know you like nobody ever, baby
Acknowledging that he knows her better than anybody else
Little sister, can't you find another way?
Encouraging the sister to find another way instead of living in the shadow
No more living life behind the shadow
Describing how the sister is living in the shadow and telling her to stop
You whisper secrets in my ear
Talking about how sister whispers in his ear secrets
Slowly dancing cheek to cheek
Sharing an intimate moment of dancing, cheek to cheek
Such a sweet thing when you open up, baby
Describing how sweet it is when the sister opens up
They say I'll only do you wrong
People talk negative when they are together
We come together 'cause I understand
Saying they stay together because he understands her better
Just who you really are, yeah, baby
Acknowledging that he understands what the sister really is
Now shake it up
Encouraging to shake things up and bring out the excitement
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Joey Castillo, Joshua Homme, Troy Van Leeuwen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sisyphus349
Hey, sister, are you all alone?
I'm standing out your window
Hey, little sister, can I come inside you?
I want to show you all my love
I want to be the only one
I know you like nobody ever, baby
Little sister, can't you find another way?
No more living life behind a shadow
You whisper secrets in my ear
Slowly dancing cheek to cheek
Such a sweet thing when you open up, baby
They say I'll only do you wrong
Come together 'cause I understand
Just who you really are, yeah, baby
Little sister, can't you find another way?
No more living life behind a shadow
I shake up.
@joedent3323
Speed gives you the power to drink unlimited alcohol. I could drink all 24 and not even wobble. You needed alcohol to help you drift off.
I too gave up - but I gave up the speed, and not the alcohol.
I like alcohol, and it causes me no trouble; so I cause it no trouble.
:)
"LiL'JpD."
@giorgoskatsamas3002
Hey sister why you all alone?
I'm standing out your window
Hey little sister, can I come inside, dear?
I wanna show you all my love
I wanna be the only one
I know you like nobody ever, baby
[x2]
Little sister can't you find another way
No more livin life behind a shadow
You whisper secrets in my ear
Slowly dancing cheek to cheek
It's such a sweet thing when you open up, baby
They say I'll only do you wrong
We come together cause I understand
Just who you really are, baby
@tootalo
"Little sister" is not about HIS little sister, but some girls little sister. "No more living life behind the shadow," refers to her older sisters shadow. The song is referencing Elvis's song "little sister" wich is about the younger sister of his ex lover. Yes i looked this shit up, i didnt want to feel bad for loving this song as a kid.
@fern6272
Thank you
@aaronhickman192
wow you figured it out
@last7509
I miss when songs and video were merely suggestive like this one.
@angrynerd2103
@@last7509 yes blatant vulgarity isnt always as fun.
@mikmaqjij81
Ya thanks was gonna research this song. I was wtf @1st
@MadMattH
Josh Homme always looks like he's thinking something really dirty.
@MereteFoss1
Yes Indeed sigh
@Swashbuckler9x
Believe me, he is.
@bonechip01
@@MereteFoss1 Allright, steady on lass.