You Think I Ain't Worth A Dollar But I Feel Like A Millionaire
Queens of the Stone Age Lyrics


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(When you grab and dance with your friends)
('Cause it's true, what's good for you)

(K-l-o-n Los Angeles)
(Clone Radio)
(We play the songs that sound more like everyone else)
(Than anyone else)
(Clone (Clone))

(Hey alright, it's Kip Kasper)
(Clone radio, LA's infinite repeat)
(How we feelin' out there?)
(How's your drive time commute?)
(I need a saga)
(What's the saga?)
(It's Songs for the Deaf)
(You can't even hear it)

Dead bull with the life from the low
I'll be massive conquistador
Give me soul and show me the door
Metal heavy, soft at the core
Gimme toro, gimme some more
Gimme toro, gimme some more
Pressurize, neutralize
Deep fried, gimme some more

Space truckin', four on the floor
Fortified with the liquor store
This one's down, gimme some more
Gimme toro, gimme some more
Gimme toro, gimme some more
Gimme toro, gimme some more

Shrunken head I love to adore
B-movie, gimme some gore
Gimme toro, gimme some more
B-movie, gimme some gore

Uh
Yow
Gimme toro, gimme some more
Gimme toro, gimme some more




Gimme toro, gimme some more
Gimme toro, gimme some more

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Queens of the Stone Age's song "You Think I Ain't Worth a Dollar But I Feel Like a Millionaire" depict the chaotic energy and rebellious spirit of rock and roll. The song starts off with a nod to the repetitive nature of radio stations, particularly K-L-O-N Los Angeles' Clone Radio, which plays songs that "sound more like everyone else/Than anyone else". This sets the tone for the rest of the song, which sees lead singer Josh Homme layering heavy, distorted guitar riffs with his signature falsetto-growl vocals.


The lyrics themselves seem to be a stream-of-consciousness ramble about various topics, including conquistadors, deep-fried food, and B-movie gore. Homme's delivery is frenetic and intense, and the repetition of the phrase "Gimme toro, gimme some more" adds to the sense of urgency and frenzy. The chorus, with its insistent repetition of the phrase "Gimme toro", feels like a rebellious rallying cry, urging listeners to let loose and embrace their wild side.


Line by Line Meaning

K-L-O-N Los Angeles
This is the introduction to the song and it's specifically naming the radio station where this music will be broadcasted from.


Clone Radio
The name of the radio station has the word 'clone' in it, which might suggest the songs people hear from here might come off repetitive.


We play the songs that sound more like everyone else
The radio station plays generic songs that sound similar to those played on other radio stations or are by other artists.


Than anyone else
Despite playing songs that may be similar to those played elsewhere, the station is somehow superior in some way.


Clone (Clone)
The repetition of the word 'clone' drives home the point of the station's lack of originality.


Hey alright, it's Kip Kasper
This line introduces the DJ―Kip Kasper, establishing a connection between the listeners and the person broadcasting these songs.


Clone radio, LA's infinite repeat
This line reinforces the perception that the station is unimaginative and simply plays the same songs in a never-ending cycle.


How we feelin' out there?
This is a rhetorical question asked by the DJ to connect with the listeners and create a dialogue, despite the fact that he can't really hear them.


How's your drive time commute?
The DJ tries to bond with listeners who might be tuning in during their commute, trying to create common ground to connect with them.


I need a saga
The DJ is asking for a story or a plot to follow. He's looking for music and lyrics that tell a story, which we'd find in saga-like works.


What's the saga?
This is a self-reflective question posed by the DJ, asking what his own story is or ought to be. It also aims to intrigue the listener with a larger narrative.


It's Songs for the Deaf
Here, the DJ answers his previous question, revealing that the radio show he's hosting is where the listener will hear Songs for the Deaf.


You can't even hear it
The DJ says this in a humorous way, pointing out a social paradox regarding music: the deaf can't enjoy it, but it's still called 'music for the deaf'.


Dead bull with the life from the low
This line might mean something that was once big and powerful is now reduced to a lifeless and insignificant thing.


I'll be massive conquistador
The singer is confident that he will be a big success and conquer the world.


Give me soul and show me the door
The artist wants the listeners to give him the essence of what he wants and let him go on his journey.


Metal heavy, soft at the core
This could mean the artist has a strong exterior while being soft and sensitive on the inside.


Gimme toro, gimme some more
These lines don't have a clear definition but might mean to keep the momentum going and to keep delivering what is expected.


Pressurize, neutralize
The singer is ready to tackle any obstacles that come his way and remain unaffected by them by neutralizing them.


Deep fried, gimme some more
This phrase probably has no real meaning to the song itself, but it sounds more of a food craving rather than anything else.


Space truckin', four on the floor
This could suggest someone who is travelling fast or is in control, maybe in their car or vehicle, having a great time.


Fortified with the liquor store
The artist might be under the influence of alcohol or might associate fun times with a liquor store.


This one's down, gimme some more
This line doesn't have a clear meaning, but it might suggest that the singer wants more of something and he's requesting it, like shots of liquor, or something else entirely.


Shrunken head I love to adore
This line doesn't have a clear meaning, but it might suggest something the artist finds intriguing despite being unusual, but he loves it anyways.


B-movie, gimme some gore
This line doesn't have a clear meaning, but it could suggest that the singer is looking for some sort of thrill or excitement, even if it's cheap or low-quality.


Uh!
This is an exclamation, showing the singer's excitement and enthusiasm towards something.


Yow!
This is another exclamation, showing the singer's excitement and enthusiasm towards something else.




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

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