You Would Know
Queens Of The Stone Age · Queens Of The Stone Age [1998]
Live on hill of beans
You and I cut from same cloth
Rippin at the seams
Cut, snip, cut
Don't forget to remember
The devil's got pills in his eyes
Look, laugh, but don't touch
Cut you down to size
Cut, up, cut (shut up)
Cut, up, cut
[chorus:]
You Would Know
My girl's all out of focus
It ain't no big surprise
Daddy got his gun loaded
Got cross hairs in his eyes
Shut up, oh
Shut up, oh
[chorus:]
You would know
You Would Know
You Would Know stands as a defining track from Queens of the Stone Age's self-titled 1998 debut, capturing the raw, desert-rock energy that would later define the band's legacy. Recorded during a formative period for frontman Josh Homme, the song showcases the heavy, rhythmic guitar work and stoic vocal delivery that characterize the group's early sound. Emerging from the fertile Arizona music scene, this recording helped establish the band's reputation for blending stoner rock with hard-hitting alternative rhythms. The track remains a staple of their discography, illustrating the tight interplay between instruments that set the stage for their subsequent commercial success. As part of their foundational album, it offers listeners an authentic glimpse into the band's initial creative direction before they expanded their sonic palette on later records.

