You Would Know

Queens Of The Stone Age · Queens Of The Stone Age [1998]

We just happy robots

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.