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...
Monsters in the Parasol
Queens of the Stone Age Lyrics
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The walls are closing in again, oh well
I seen some thing I thought I never saw
Covered in hair
Paul's dad is warped and bubbling, oh well
Paul's dad is warped and bubbling, oh well
And my mind is out here on another wave
Covered in hair
She won't grow
[Chorus]
You've got a monster (distress) in your parasol (body out??)
You've got a monster (dwarfs, doors?) in your parasol (of course)
You've got a monster (displeasure) in your parasol (I told you??)
You've got a monster ? in your parasol (x-nay?)
Paul's sister is an alien, oh well
Paul's sister is an alien, oh well
I seen some things I thought I never saw
Covered in hair
She won't grow
You've got a monster (distress, my pest?) in your parasol
You've got a monster (dwarfs) in your parasol (war horse)
You've got a monster (displeasure) in your parasol ?
You've got a hole in you I never saw ?
In your parasol, in your parasol
The lyrics of Queens of the Stone Age's song Monsters in the Parasol are shrouded in mystery, though it appears to describe a surreal experience of encountering strange, hairy creatures and warped individuals. The walls are closing in, which could signify a feeling of entrapment or distress, and the singer sees things they never thought they would see. Paul's dad and sister are both warped and bubbling and aliens, respectively. The singer's mind is out on another wave, possibly referencing a psychedelic experience. The chorus mentions a monster in the parasol, perhaps suggesting a metaphorical monster hidden within oneself or another person. The line "she won't grow" is repeated throughout the song, which could possibly be interpreted as a stagnation or lack of progress.
Overall, the lyrics of Monsters in the Parasol are abstract and open-ended, leaving much to the listener's interpretation and imagination. The use of bizarre and surreal imagery creates a sense of otherworldliness and possible hallucination, while the repetition of certain phrases adds to the dreamlike quality of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
The walls are closing in again, oh well
I feel trapped and isolated, but I accept my situation.
I seen some thing I thought I never saw
I witnessed something that was beyond my imagination or understanding.
Covered in hair
The thing that I saw was hairy, strange, and unfamiliar.
Paul's dad is warped and bubbling, oh well
Paul's father is ill and suffering, but I am indifferent to his condition.
And my mind is out here on another wave
I am lost in my own thoughts and emotions, disconnected from reality.
She won't grow
The person I care about is not developing or changing as I think they should be.
You've got a monster (distress) in your parasol (body out??)
You are struggling with a serious problem that is affecting your well-being and sanity.
You've got a monster (dwarfs, doors?) in your parasol (of course)
You are dealing with an issue that is not immediately visible or apparent, but is still causing you pain and discomfort.
You've got a monster (displeasure) in your parasol (I told you??)
I warned you that something was wrong or dangerous, but you ignored my advice.
You've got a monster ? in your parasol (x-nay?)
There is a hidden threat or danger that you need to be aware of or prepare for.
Paul's sister is an alien, oh well
Paul's sister is unusual or different, but her differences do not bother me.
You've got a hole in you I never saw ?
There is a flaw or vulnerability in you that I was not aware of, but it is now exposed.
In your parasol, in your parasol
The source of your problem or pain is within you, hidden from sight.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOSH HOMME, MARIO LALLI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@narreddarr8092
Chris Mckenzie
i kinda thought that was the point. instead of it being tortured pointlessly by a buncha undergrads it will instead make a fine delicious puppy cutlet covered in lemon sauce, surrounded by chalotte and fried parsnips.
if i was a puppy i'd rather go well with a daring red wine than be fucked around by a buncha kids shoving a firework up my ass.
then again....
horses for courses, i suppose? [yuk yuk yuk]
@blakewelling5244
best part is when Nick is hit by the car and Josh just laughs and runs away
@angiemcbride4171
That's the funniest shit! His face is all "OH FUCK!" before he books it. lmfao
@FelipeA.P
How did you know?
@ECSizemore
True dat lmao
@APAL880
my ears were waiting for nick to yell "i dont even know what, im doing here" at the end of the video.
@alexalas6469
APAL880 and "I'll cut your pretty face" lol
@jamesgriffyn
YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAHH
@kanedgytheguy8105
same thats an instinct at this point
@joshuasimon4111
Drag Queens of the stone age !
@botl
Comment is 10/10 -ign. :)