Goin' Out West

Queens Of The Stone Age · Other Songs - Queens Of The Stone Age

I'm goin' out west

Where the wind blows tall

Where Tony Franciosa used to date my 'ma

They got some money out there

They're giving it away

I'm gonna do what I want

And I'm gonna get paid

Do what I want

And I'm gonna get paid



Little brown sausages lying in the sand

I ain't no extra baby, I'm a leading man

Well my parole officer will be proud of me

With my Olds '88 and the devil on a leash

My Olds '88 and the devil on a leash



I know karate, Voodoo too

I'm gonna make myself available to you

I don't need no make up

I got real scars

I got hair on my chest

I look good without a shirt



Well I don't lose my composure

In a high speed chase

My friends say I'm ugly

I got a masculine face

I got some drag strip courage

I can really drive a bed

I'm gonna change my name

To Hannibal or maybe just Rex

Change my name to Hannibal or maybe just Rex



I know karate, Voodoo too

I'm gonna make myself available to you

I don't need no make up

I got real scars

I got hair on my chest

I look good without a shirt



I'm gonna drive all night

Get some speed

I'm gonna wait for the sun to shine down on me

I got a hole in my roof

The shape of a heart



And I'm goin' out west

Where they appreciate me

Goin' out west

Where they appreciate me



Goin' out west

Gone

Goin' Out West

Goin' Out West captures the raw, desert-rock energy that defines Queens of the Stone Age's early identity. Emerging from the band's formative years, the track showcases the signature interplay between Josh Homme's gritty guitar work and the group's driving rhythmic foundation. The song reflects the band's exploration of heavy, blues-inflected rock that would later permeate their acclaimed discography. While often associated with their debut era, the recording stands as a testament to the group's ability to craft anthemic, swaggering rock that balances aggression with melodic sensibility. This piece remains a vital component of their catalogue, illustrating the sonic landscape that established them as a cornerstone of modern alternative rock.