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...
Make It Wit Chu
Queens of the Stone Age Lyrics
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I can't say that I do
Don't understand the evil eye
Or how one becomes two
I just can't recall what started it all
Or how to begin in the end
I ain't here to break it
Just see how far it will bend
I wanna make it
I wanna make it wit' chu
Anytime, anywhere
I wanna make it
(Again and again)
I wanna make it wit' chu
Sometimes the same is different
But mostly it's the same
These mysteries of life
That just ain't my thing
If I told you that I knew about the sun and the moon
I'd be untrue
The only thing I know for sure
Is what I wanna do
Anytime, anywhere, and I said
I wanna make it
(Again and again)
I wanna make it wit' chu
Anytime, anywhere
I wanna make it
(Again and again)
I wanna make it wit' chu
I wanna make it
I wanna make it wit' chu
I wanna make it
(Again and again)
I wanna make it wit' chu
I wanna make it
(Anytime, anywhere)
I wanna make it wit' chu
I wanna make it
(Again and again)
I wanna make it wit' chu
(Again and again, and again, and again)
I wanna make it
The lyrics to Queens of the Stone Age's "Make It Wit Chu" are a mix of seemingly unrelated thoughts and desires. The song starts with the singer admitting he doesn't understand certain things, such as the evil eye or how one becomes two. He also can't recall how everything started or how to end it. Despite this confusion and lack of understanding, he's not here to break anything, but instead, he wants to see how far he can bend things. This may suggest a desire to push boundaries and explore new territory.
The chorus of the song repeats the singer's desire to "make it" with someone, anytime and anywhere. The repetition of "again and again" suggests a strong desire to keep experiencing this connection, potentially indicating a need for escapism or a deep longing for intimacy.
The verse about the sun and the moon suggests that the singer doesn't have all the answers or an understanding of life's mysteries. However, he does know what he wants to do - make it with this person. The overall message of the song seems to be a plea for connection and intimacy, despite a lack of understanding or control over other aspects of life.
Line by Line Meaning
You wanna know if I know why
You're asking me if I understand the reason
I can't say that I do
I don't have an answer to your question
Don't understand the evil eye
I don't comprehend supernatural beliefs
Or how one becomes two
I'm unsure about the concept of duality
I just can't recall what started it all
I can't remember the beginning of this situation
Or how to begin in the end
I'm unsure how to start fixing it
I ain't here to break it
I don't want to cause harm
Just see how far it will bend
I want to test its limits
Again and again, again and again
Repeatedly
Sometimes the same is different
Variation can exist within similarities
But mostly it's the same
However, they are often the same
These mysteries of life
The unknown nature of existence
That just ain't my thing
I'm not interested in understanding these mysteries
If I told you that I knew about the sun and the moon
If I claimed to have knowledge about astronomical bodies
I'd be untrue
I would be lying
The only thing I know for sure
The only certainty I have
Is what I wanna do
Is that I want to have intimacy with you
Anytime, anywhere, and I said
At any moment and any place
I wanna make it
I want to be intimate
(Again and again)
(Repeatedly)
I wanna make it wit' chu
I want to have sex with you
I wanna make it
I want to be intimate
(Anywhere, anytime)
(At any place, at any moment)
I wanna make it wit' chu
I want to have sex with you
I wanna make it
I want to be intimate
(Again and again)
(Repeatedly)
I wanna make it wit' chu
I want to have sex with you
(Again and again, and again, and again)
(Repeatedly, over and over)
I wanna make it
I want to be intimate
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOSH HOMME, ALAIN JOHANNES, MICHAEL MELCHIONDO, JR.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sbeas
You wanna know if I know why?
I can't say that I do,
I don't understand the evil eye,
Or how one becomes two.
And I just can't recall what started it all,
Or how to begin in the end,
I ain't here to break it,
Just see how far it will bend,
Again and again,
I wanna make it,
I wanna make it wit chu,
Anytime, anywhere,
I wanna make it,
I wanna make it wit chu,
Sometimes the same is different,
but mostly it's the same
these mysteries of life, that just ain't my thing
if I told you that I knew about the sun and the moon,
I'd be untrue,
The only thing I know for sure
Is what I wanna do,
anytime, anywhere and I say
I wanna make it, (again and again)
I wanna make it wit chu,
Anytime, anywhere,
I wanna make it, (again and again)
I wanna make it wit chu,
I wanna make it, (anytime, anywhere)
I wanna make it wit chu,
I wanna make it,
I wanna make it wit chu.
I wanna make it, (again and again)
I wanna make it wit chu,
I wanna make it, (anytime, anywhere)
I wanna make it wit chu,
I wanna make it, (again and again)
I wanna make it wit chu,
I wanna make it, (again and again and again and again and again..)
CoolGuy69420
While listening to this song, I realized how excellent a guitarist Josh Homme. He reminds me of George Harrison in the sense that he doesn’t oversaturate songs with his playing, yet it’s immaculate. Every note and phrase serves the song, nothing is there for coolness or for simply showing off.
Jon Mo
Except when he sings like he's "English"
Matt Moves Mountains
Acoustics, 12 string, an apple.. this performance had it all
Charles Nelson
and a Wurlitzer...don't forget the Wurlitzer
Feeling Creative
I saw them live outside in the pouring rain in Columbus, Ohio. They played and played. Amazing band to see live.
Josh said, "if you all are gonna sit in the rain to listen we'll play in the rain."
Love them so much!
BUFFALO-PHIL626
Bad ass.
Cas
Never EVER tire of this song❤
David Moseley
I love this acoustic/fruit set they did here. It's just beautiful, and shows the band more stripped back and showcases their true talents. Especially Jon with his apple.
EDIT: I'm gonna be honest, that might not be a real apple. Whoops.
andrew najar
Great song! And awesome performance!
Ariene Elmore
This song changed my life in many ways and I love this version! Thank you for producing it!