The Lost Art of Keeping a Secret
Queens of the Stone Age Lyrics


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Well I've got a secret, I cannot say
Blame modern movement to give it away
You've got somethin', that I understand
Hold it in tightly, call on command
Leap of faith, do you doubt?
Cut you in, I just cut you out

Whatever you do
Don't tell anyone
Whatever you do
Don't tell anyone

Look for reflections in your face
Canine devotion, time can't erase
Out on the corner or locked in your room
I never believe them and I never assume
Stuck in belief, there is a lie
Promise is promise, an eye for an eye
We've got something to reveal
No one can know how we feel

Whatever you do
Don't tell anyone
Whatever you do
Don't tell anyone

Whatever you do
Don't tell anyone
Whatever you do
Don't tell

I think you already know
How far I'd go not to say
You know the art isn't gone
And I'm taking our song to the grave

Whatever you do
Don't tell anyone
Whatever you do
Don't tell anyone

Whatever you do
Don't tell anyone




Whatever you do
Don't tell

Overall Meaning

"The Lost Art of Keeping a Secret" by Queens of the Stone Age is a song about a deep personal secret that cannot be revealed to anyone. The lyrics describe the importance of confidentiality and trust, and how difficult it can be to keep a secret in the modern age. The song is about an unspoken agreement between two people to keep a shared secret, and the lengths they are willing to go to keep it hidden, including lying and cutting others out of their lives.


Lead singer Josh Homme has explained that the song was inspired by his perception of the modern world, where many people are willing to sell out for their moment of fame or attention. He believes that the ability to keep a secret is becoming a lost art, and that it is a valuable thing to hold onto in a world where everything seems to be shared and publicized.


The lyrics also touch on themes of loyalty, devotion, and sacrifice. The singer in the song is willing to go to great lengths to protect the secret, even if it means sacrificing his own happiness or relationships. In the end, he decides to take the secret to his grave, rather than risk exposing it.


Overall, "The Lost Art of Keeping a Secret" is a powerful and introspective song about the importance of privacy, trust, and loyalty in a world that is increasingly public and exposed.


Line by Line Meaning

Well I've got a secret, I cannot say
I have a secret that I can't reveal


Blame modern movement to give it away
Modern culture encourages us to reveal secrets


You've got somethin', that I understand
You have a secret that I empathize with


Hold it in tightly, call on command
Keep the secret well and reveal it only when necessary


Leap of faith, do you doubt?
Taking a risk, are you uncertain?


Cut you in, I just cut you out
I involve you in the secret, then exclude you


Whatever you do Don't tell anyone Whatever you do Don't tell anyone
The importance of confidentiality, repeated for emphasis


Look for reflections in your face
Examine your own reactions for signs of betrayal


Canine devotion, time can't erase
Unwavering loyalty that can never be forgotten


Out on the corner or locked in your room
You can be tempted to reveal secrets anywhere, anytime


I never believe them and I never assume
I don't trust people with secrets and don't make assumptions


Stuck in belief, there is a lie
Believing in something that isn't true


Promise is promise, an eye for an eye
Keeping secrets requires reciprocation and trust


We've got something to reveal No one can know how we feel
We have a secret to share but want to keep our emotions private


I think you already know How far I'd go not to say
You understand how important keeping the secret is to me


You know the art isn't gone And I'm taking our song to the grave
Keeping secrets is still a skill that should be respected and I will keep this one forever




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Josh Homme, Nick Oliveri

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@JesusMonkeyMonkey

I've got a secret, I cannot say
Blame all the movement to give it away
You've got somethin, I understand
Holding it tightly, caught on command
Leap of faith, do you doubt?
Cut you in, I just cut you out

[chorus:]
Whatever you do
Don't tell anyone
Whatever you do
Don't tell anyone

Look for reflections, in your face
Canine devotion, time can't erase
Out on the corner, locked in your room
I never believe them and I never assume
Still can't believe there is a lie
Promise is promise, an eye for an eye
We've got something to reveal
No one can know how we feel


I think you already know
How far I'd go not to say
You know the art isn't gone
And I'm taking my song to the grave



@a.g.4607

Bem, eu tenho um segredo, não posso dizer
Well I've got a secret, I cannot say

Culpe todo o movimento por doar
Blame all the movement to give it away

Você tem algo, eu entendo
You've got somethin', I understand

Segurando-o com força, apanhado em comando
Holding it tightly, caught on command

Salto de fé, você duvida?
Leap of faith, do you doubt?

Cortar você, eu apenas cortarei você
Cut you in, I just cut you out

O que quer que você faça
Whatever you do

Não conte a ninguém
Don't tell anyone

O que quer que você faça
Whatever you do

Não conte a ninguém
Don't tell anyone

Eu procuro reflexões, na sua cara
I look for reflections, in your face

Devoção canina, o tempo não pode apagar
Canine devotion, time can't erase

Na esquina, trancado em seu quarto
Out on the corner, locked in your room

Eu nunca acredito neles e nunca assumo
I never believe them and I never assume

Ainda não posso acreditar que há uma mentira
Still can't believe there is a lie

Promessa promessa, olho por olho
Promises promise, an eye for an eye

Temos algo a revelar
We've got something to reveal

Ninguém pode saber como nos sentimos
No one can know how we feel

O que quer que você faça
Whatever you do

Não conte a ninguém
Don't tell anyone

O que quer que você faça
Whatever you do

Não conte a ninguém
Don't tell anyone

O que quer que você faça
Whatever you do

Não conte a ninguém
Don't tell anyone

O que quer que você faça
Whatever you do

Não conte
Don't tell

Eu acho que você já sabe
I think you already know

Até onde eu iria para não dizer
How far I'd go not to say

Você sabe que a arte não se foi
You know the art isn't gone

E eu estou levando tudo isso para o túmulo
And I'm taking this all to the grave

O que quer que você faça
Whatever you do

Não conte a ninguém
Don't tell anyone

O que quer que você faça
Whatever you do

Não conte a ninguém
Don't tell anyone

O que quer que você faça
Whatever you do

Não conte a ninguém
Don't tell anyone

O que quer que você faça
Whatever you do

Não conte
Don't tell



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@natschaefer1044

The Lost Art of Going to Bed at a Reasonable Hour

@LedBeatle-vz4ui

I haven't had that skill in like 5 years.

@cupcakeispie

im die rn lol

@tmc3567

The only reason I remember this band is cos they turned up to a rock festival and the guitarist was stark naked - bell end and all.

@Glennfaw

@@tmc3567 I LOL'd for real...

@ottomatic3123

As I sit here drunk and loaded at 5:30 a.m., but still just want to listen to bitchin tunes! 🤟🏻

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@fabienjadot9407

The range of differents styles of songs for this band is just unbelievable...

@pressurebeatz9033

These guys are epic!!!

@jekku4688

Agreed. Half the time I have to check to really be sure it's actually Josh singing. He has so many different types and styles and ranges of singing, including using British accentuation on some songs, more gutteral stuff like grunge, high vocals/falsetto on other stuff, and even weird stuff like "Interlude with Ludes" with Them Crooked Vultures. Talk about using a voice as an instrument! Extremely creative guy. It's now to the point for me that anything Josh or Dave (Grohl), I'm almost guaranteed to check it out. I just recently discovered The Desert Sessions, Eagles of Death Metal, and of course Them Crooked Vultures.

@tossom3915

@@jekku4688 try kyuss next bro

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