Hangin' Tree
Queens Of The Stone Age · Songs For The Deaf [2002]
I bleed my own
Round the hangin tree
Swayin in the breeze
In the summer sun
As we two are one
Swayin
Can you see under my thumb
There you are
Round the hangin tree
Swing in the breeze
In the summer sun
As we two are one
Swing
Hangin' Tree
Hangin' Tree stands as a defining track from Queens of the Stone Age's 2002 breakthrough album, Songs for the Deaf. The recording captures the band's signature desert rock aesthetic, blending heavy, distorted guitars with a driving, hypnotic rhythm. Josh Homme's production choices emphasize a spacious yet dense soundscape that became characteristic of the group's mid-2000s output. The song's structure builds tension through repetitive instrumentation before releasing into a powerful, anthemic chorus. As part of a critically acclaimed body of work, this track highlights the band's ability to craft memorable hooks within a genre that balances stoner rock heaviness with melodic accessibility. It remains a staple in their live performances and a key song point for listeners exploring their extensive discography.