This Lullaby
Queens Of The Stone Age · Lullabies To Paralyze [2005]
Where where can you be?
It's been so long since the moon has gone
And oh what a wreck you made me
Are you there over the ocean?
Are you there up in the sky?
Until the return of my love, this lullaby
My hope is on the horizon
Every face your eyes I can see
I plead and pray though each night and day
Our embrace is only a dream
And sure as days come from moments
Each hour becomes a life's time
When she'd left, I'd only begun this lullaby.
This Lullaby
Queens of the Stone Age's 'This Lullaby' stands as a defining track from their 2005 album *Lullabies to Paralyze*. Released during the band's peak of post-grunge and desert rock fusion, the song exemplifies the group's signature blend of heavy, distorted guitars with melodic, haunting vocals. The recording captures the atmospheric tension characteristic of the era, featuring layered harmonies and a driving rhythm that balances aggression with introspection. As a centerpiece of the album, the track has become a staple of the band's discography, often cited for its ability to evoke both primal energy and melancholic reflection. Its enduring popularity reflects the band's influence on alternative rock and their mastery of creating immersive sonic landscapes that have resonated with audiences for over a decade.