Gonna Leave You
Queens Of The Stone Age · Songs For The Deaf [2002]
Late alone
He can't help you
But I know I could
Free is too long
You know this is wrong
Everything scars the skin
Push it in, break it off
I'm gonna leave
I'm gonna leave you
I gave it starts
I stomped on your hearts
This is the end,
No more pictures, we ain't friends
It's raining in my room
There's blood in my spoon
You're out of my highchair
I'm out of your womb
I'm gonna leave
I'm gonna leave you
Free is too long
You know this is wrong
Everything scars the skin
Push it in, push it in, break it off
I'm gonna leave
Gonna leave you
I'm gonna leave
I don't need you
Gonna Leave You
Queens of the Stone Age's 'Gonna Leave You' stands as a defining track on their 2002 album, Songs for the Deaf. Released during the band's peak of post-grunge and desert rock influence, the song exemplifies their signature blend of heavy, sludge-drenched riffs and soaring, melodic guitar work. The recording features Josh Homme's distinctive vocal delivery, characterized by a mix of gritty intensity and ethereal clarity, which became a hallmark of their sound in the early 2000s. As a staple of their discography, the track captures the raw energy and atmospheric depth that defined the era of alternative rock, resonating deeply with fans of the genre. It remains a powerful representation of the band's ability to fuse heavy instrumentation with emotional vulnerability.