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...
Someone
Queens of the Stone Age Lyrics
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You don't find your way, the way finds you...
Tempt the fates, beware the smile
It hides all the teeth, my dear,
What's behind them...
So glad you could stay
He steps between the trees, a crooked man
There's blood on the blade
Don't take his hand
You warm by the firelight, in twilight's blue
Shadows creep & dance the walls
He's creeping too..
So glad you could stay
Forever
"Someone's in the Wolf" is a cryptic and mysterious song that keeps the listener on edge with its raw energy and gritty sound. The beginning of the song begins with a reflection on being lost, and how once you are lost in the blue of the taillights, you don't find your way, the way finds you. This is possibly a metaphor for being lost in life or following a path that you did not intend to take. The next set of lyrics warns the listener to beware of a smile that hides all the teeth. It suggests that there may be deception, and someone may be hiding their true intentions behind a friendly facade.
As the song progresses, a man steps between the trees and is described as crooked. He is holding a blade with blood on it, an ominous sign that suggests violence or murder. The listener is warned not to take his hand. This could be a warning against being lured into danger or accepting help from someone with ill intentions. In the final verse, the listener is warmed by a firelight, but the shadows on the wall creep and dance, and the crooked man is still creeping too. The unsettling imagery of shadows and the crooked man continue the ominous tone.
Overall, the lyrics to "Someone's in the Wolf" suggest the danger and potential for violence lurking just beneath the surface of everyday life. It is a warning to be wary of those who may hide their true nature behind a smile or friendly facade.
Line by Line Meaning
Once you're lost in taillight's blue
When you feel helpless in a situation beyond your control
You don't find your way, the way finds you...
You must have patience for the solution to come to you
Tempt the fates, beware the smile
Be cautious of deceit and danger that tries to lure you in
It hides all the teeth, my dear,
There's more to a situation than meets the eye
What's behind them...
The hidden danger that can ensnare you
So glad you could stay
A sarcastic remark that expresses displeasure
Forever
A sinister vow of eternal entrapment
He steps between the trees, a crooked man
An ominous presence that lurks in the shadows
There's blood on the blade
A warning sign of imminent danger
Don't take his hand
Do not trust the crooked man, for he means harm
You warm by the firelight, in twilight's blue
A sense of security in a familiar, comfortable setting
Shadows creep & dance the walls
The eerie feeling of something watching and waiting
He's creeping too..
The crooked man is getting closer, making his move
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOSH HOMME, JOEY CASTILLO, TROY DEAN VAN LEEUWEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Carter Rouch
I love how Queens of the Stone Age still enables comments. My daughter looked it up for me today. They've been around 26 years at least. Still my favorite band, and I'm 39. Everything they produce just glows.
Sidiun
Can't get enough
Luisitoangelito Beast
Yup
atrain8233
I turned 41 recently and I think the same thing all the time! I hope they don't stop for a long while.
Logan Harris
They r the shiiittr
mike simpson
My favorite band of all time. Can't wait for the new album....
Phil vD
If I needed to give a song to describe QOTSA 's unique sound, it would be this one
Nigelrioux1
better living through chemistry
sweepkick
The best Queens song ever.... and a brilliant video!!
SuperHount
What a great song! Someone's in the Wolf is sleeper hit for QOTSA. Clocking in at over seven minutes it was never meant for radio play, just bad-ass rocking and rolling.