Queens of the Stone Age — I Never Came
Album: Lullabies to ParalyzeAvg rating:
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When you say it's dead and gone
Yes, I know you're wrong
Cut and slash, sharpest knife
It won't die
Poison cup, drank it up
It won't die
No fire, no gun, no rope, no stone
It won't die
Why you gotta shove it in my face
As if you put me in my place
'Cause I don't care if you or me is wrong or right
Ain't gonna spend another night
In your bed
In your bed
Laws of man are just pretend
They ain't mine
Love so good, love so bad
It won't die
Some talk too long, they know it all
I just smile and move on
Words ain't free, like you and me
I don't mind
Why'd you have to be so mean and cruel?
The dogs are loose, I'm on to you
You ball and chained together from the dawn to dusk
Can't call it leavin', cause it's just
I never came
I never came
I never came
I never came
I never came
I never came
Yes, I know you're wrong
Cut and slash, sharpest knife
It won't die
Poison cup, drank it up
It won't die
No fire, no gun, no rope, no stone
It won't die
Why you gotta shove it in my face
As if you put me in my place
'Cause I don't care if you or me is wrong or right
Ain't gonna spend another night
In your bed
In your bed
Laws of man are just pretend
They ain't mine
Love so good, love so bad
It won't die
Some talk too long, they know it all
I just smile and move on
Words ain't free, like you and me
I don't mind
Why'd you have to be so mean and cruel?
The dogs are loose, I'm on to you
You ball and chained together from the dawn to dusk
Can't call it leavin', cause it's just
I never came
I never came
I never came
I never came
I never came
I never came
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It's quite ironic listening to this song just a few days after he canceled half of their tour. 
this one ALWAYS makes me drive faster....
Arnold_Hopkins wrote:
wow.
i'm trying to wrap my head around how that was even possible 
but, ok...
the harmony in this one always hits me so hard. love.
Hearing this for the first time I thought of Joan Osbourne
wow.
i'm trying to wrap my head around how that was even possible
but, ok...the harmony in this one always hits me so hard. love.
Damn this is a good album. Sorry RPers i gotta go listen to it now.
Kaisersosay wrote:
i know how you feel! i missed this when it came out, too! LOVE them. could listen to his voice all day.
this is one of their prettier songs.
I must have been asleep when these guys were putting this music out. Good god I do love this band.
i know how you feel! i missed this when it came out, too! LOVE them. could listen to his voice all day.
this is one of their prettier songs.
When William plays so many of my favs in a row I tend to up their ratings.“The Whole Is Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts”, Aristotle 350 BC
Kajukenbo wrote:
I'm not sure that's it.
It seems the premise of the lyrics are that it's OK for him to leave now because he was never truly invested in the relationship in the first place.
I'm not sure that's it.
It seems the premise of the lyrics are that it's OK for him to leave now because he was never truly invested in the relationship in the first place.
sunward wrote:
I recently 'liked' my own post! Was a while and didn't look at who posted it.
Sounds just as amazing as when I first heard it! So much to love about this piece. I reached for the rating button and found I had already rated it 10. That was frustrating, I wanted to rate it all over again. Perhaps Bill could install another button? 
I recently 'liked' my own post! Was a while and didn't look at who posted it.
MattRudely wrote:
Can there be a Most Spurious Comparison Of The Month award on here?
See. That's what I love about Radio Paradise. It's not every music channel where the fans will throw around words like "spurious". Radio Paradise, where literate fans listen. And yes, That award should be given.
Can there be a Most Spurious Comparison Of The Month award on here?
See. That's what I love about Radio Paradise. It's not every music channel where the fans will throw around words like "spurious". Radio Paradise, where literate fans listen. And yes, That award should be given.
Hearing this for the first time I thought of Joan Osbourne
love the percussion in this... ticking clock kinda thing going on in here.
Omg like a message from the past …from that one lover…
I've always loved Josh Homme's voice. Love that falsetto. He's always reminded me a bit of Jack Bruce.
Musically, he can do no wrong.
Musically, he can do no wrong.
Interesting tid bit...Josh Homme and Anthony Bourdain were good friends...and the Queens are likely the only cool thing to ever have been connected to Palm Desert...besides your humble author, of course...
keenevision wrote:
...and I just did the exact same thing, such a great foot thumping track!!
8 to 9. Just fucking because…
...and I just did the exact same thing, such a great foot thumping track!!
Good tune.
a much different sonic texture than their usual. I like it
Sounds just as amazing as when I first heard it! So much to love about this piece. I reached for the rating button and found I had already rated it 10. That was frustrating, I wanted to rate it all over again. Perhaps Bill could install another button?
this rocks
its zippy
its zippy
eileenomurphy wrote:
I agree!
Good song! It would be much better without the clicking noise!! 
I agree!
Good song! It would be much better without the clicking noise!!
Kaisersosay wrote:
I always confuse them with Fountains of Wayne
I must have been asleep when these guys were putting this music out. Good god I do love this band.
I always confuse them with Fountains of Wayne
"I never came"--story of my life...
Really no way to avoid bestowing a "10"
That guitar line gets me every time. 
Impossible not to... MattRudely wrote:
Can there be a Most Spurious Comparison Of The Month award on here?
Can there be a Most Spurious Comparison Of The Month award on here?
Must. Resist. The. Urge.....
THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID!!!!!
Sorry.
THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID!!!!!
Sorry.
The chord changes are remarkable..
Silvervanman wrote:
The "clicking" is snare rim shots
Not a rim shot (hitting the head of the drum and the rim simultaneously) but hitting just the rim. The drummer is using the rim as a cymbal. It's a little unusual, but it's an option. I think it works here.
The "clicking" is snare rim shots
Not a rim shot (hitting the head of the drum and the rim simultaneously) but hitting just the rim. The drummer is using the rim as a cymbal. It's a little unusual, but it's an option. I think it works here.
The clicking is what makes it. Incessant, like a time, ever onward.
Edweirdo wrote:
The clicking is caused by excellent rhythm and talented musicianship
That reletenless clicking (is it percussion or a badly-tuned drum) means a solid 2 and PSD.
The clicking is caused by excellent rhythm and talented musicianship
Edweirdo wrote:
The "clicking" is snare rim shots
That reletenless clicking (is it percussion or a badly-tuned drum) means a solid 2 and PSD.
The "clicking" is snare rim shots
It just does not click for me.
That reletenless clicking (is it percussion or a badly-tuned drum) means a solid 2 and PSD.
MattRudely wrote:
Can there be a Most Spurious Comparison Of The Month award on here?
Well, next song was from Radiohead (Lucky),,why?
Can there be a Most Spurious Comparison Of The Month award on here?
Well, next song was from Radiohead (Lucky),,why?
MattRudely wrote:
Can there be a Most Spurious Comparison Of The Month award on here?
I am not a fan of RH, and was listening on SONOS, out of sync, and reading the details for the next track (Lucky, Radiohead), and failed to twig that this wasn't it. Then Lucky came on and I decided I liked it better. Not sure where that leaves me! The followup Strange Days definitely perked me up.
Can there be a Most Spurious Comparison Of The Month award on here?
I am not a fan of RH, and was listening on SONOS, out of sync, and reading the details for the next track (Lucky, Radiohead), and failed to twig that this wasn't it. Then Lucky came on and I decided I liked it better. Not sure where that leaves me! The followup Strange Days definitely perked me up.
8 to 9.
Just fucking because…
nampelkafe wrote:
Released in 2005 though the band does have a 'vintage' classic rock sound; maybe that's what they call "stoner rock?" - and I really like this one too....I love the drums from the first note and usually crank the volume up a bit....LLRP!!
Wow! This what Radio Paradise is worth! Thank you for "youngsters" like me, born after 1970 to discover these treasures. I have a long list from RP.
Released in 2005 though the band does have a 'vintage' classic rock sound; maybe that's what they call "stoner rock?" - and I really like this one too....I love the drums from the first note and usually crank the volume up a bit....LLRP!!
Wow! This what Radio Paradise is worth! Thank you for "youngsters" like me, born after 1970 to discover these treasures. I have a long list from RP.
jcleworth wrote:
Kind of a poor man's Radio Head to me. But still likeable.
jcleworth wrote:
Can there be a Most Spurious Comparison Of The Month award on here?
Kind of a poor man's Radio Head to me. But still likeable.
Can there be a Most Spurious Comparison Of The Month award on here?
Incredible use of words
Great song, great album, great band, great Scott!!!
MathewWinsor wrote:
Both songs are in E minor, the chord progressions, melodies, and tempos are different. Incidentally, Split Enz were from New Zealand.
You have to listen to an Australian Band - SplitEnz - (Crowded House) who have a song - Poor Boy which this song has ripped off. Poor Boy was released in the early 1980's. Have a listen.... you'll agree I'm sure. Go here and wait for the chorus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9pIdHwOf2c
Both songs are in E minor, the chord progressions, melodies, and tempos are different. Incidentally, Split Enz were from New Zealand.
I've always like this song/QOTSA, but they seem to get better with each listen.
as a long time stil inside the my playlist
I'd never listened to QotSA until hearing them here. A band I had just ass/u/me-d from the name would be some kind of shred'n'scream metal band. Nice surprise.
jcleworth wrote:
Not even close !
Your need to "identify/ label " by one song, has totally mislead you :<
Kind of a poor man's Radio Head to me. But still likeable.
Not even close !
Your need to "identify/ label " by one song, has totally mislead you :<
Kind of a poor man's Radio Head to me. But still likeable.
re Split Enz being an australian band. WRONG. They are a New Zealand band and Neil Finn and at least one other from crowded house are kiwi's. For some reason anything good that come out of NZ is always claimed by aussies. We can only figure that they are short of artists of their own
David Lowrey is a close neighbor to Borrego Springs, home of radio Paradise ! ! ! They have a campout every year out that way.
MathewWinsor wrote:
it has similar vibe but it is hardly a rip off
You have to listen to an Australian Band - SplitEnz - (Crowded House) who have a song - Poor Boy which this song has ripped off. Poor Boy was released in the early 1980's. Have a listen.... you'll agree I'm sure. Go here and wait for the chorus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9pIdHwOf2c
it has similar vibe but it is hardly a rip off
skuzzfud wrote:
Sticking up for my fellow Aussie here. I definately also thought this sounded like "Poor Boy" by Split Enz.
Maybe it's our Antipodean ears.
Fellow people with normal ears: a little help here, please! ;-)
Sticking up for my fellow Aussie here. I definately also thought this sounded like "Poor Boy" by Split Enz.
Maybe it's our Antipodean ears.
Fellow people with normal ears: a little help here, please! ;-)
This sounds amazing in headphones.
lathyris wrote:
What exactly are you smoking? These are completely different songs.
Sticking up for my fellow Aussie here. I definately also thought this sounded like "Poor Boy" by Split Enz.
Maybe it's our Antipodean ears.
What exactly are you smoking? These are completely different songs.
Sticking up for my fellow Aussie here. I definately also thought this sounded like "Poor Boy" by Split Enz.
Maybe it's our Antipodean ears.
I must have been asleep when these guys were putting this music out. Good god I do love this band.
MathewWinsor wrote:
What exactly are you smoking? These are completely different songs.
You have to listen to an Australian Band - SplitEnz - (Crowded House) who have a song - Poor Boy which this song has ripped off. Poor Boy was released in the early 1980's. Have a listen.... you'll agree I'm sure. Go here and wait for the chorus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9pIdHwOf2c
What exactly are you smoking? These are completely different songs.
You have to listen to an Australian Band - SplitEnz - (Crowded House) who have a song - Poor Boy which this song has ripped off. Poor Boy was released in the early 1980's. Have a listen.... you'll agree I'm sure. Go here and wait for the chorus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9pIdHwOf2c
patrick30 wrote:
we want more!
MORE!
we want more!
The "guitar solo" in the middle is almost note for note identical to that in Queensryche's Scarborough Fair (not the acoustic version) except it is in a different key. That gives me an idea for requesting the latter on RP - how about it Bill and Rebecca?
The intro sounded to me like an early Steeleye Span track!
ScottN wrote:
Not better known ? I can hardly think of anyone who does not know them.
... yeah I introduced everyone...
QOSA. Why aren't they better known? Maybe it's me, and they are. Very Cool Song.
Not better known ? I can hardly think of anyone who does not know them.
... yeah I introduced everyone...
Fabulous set the last few minutes! I just tuned in and it's blowing me away. Who needs drugs with music this good?
Keep The Streets Empty For Me - Fever Ray
Band of Skulls Wanderluster - Sweet Sour
Band of Horses The Funeral - Everything All The Time
Beck Waking Light - Morning Phase
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Sins of My Youth - Hypnotic Eye
Greg Laswell My Fight (For You) - Take a Bow
bachbeet wrote:
hard to believe... they're considered as one of greatest and most influential acts of the 21st century
First time I've heard this band and I really like this one.
hard to believe... they're considered as one of greatest and most influential acts of the 21st century
At least Santa gets one a year... corny, I know. I can't help it, I'm from NJ.
Blech!
MORE!
QOSA. Why aren't they better known? Maybe it's me, and they are. Very Cool Song.
First time I've heard this band and I really like this one.
WonderLizard wrote:
He's here all week, folks. Shows at 9 and 11. And try the veal...
Be sure to tip your waitresses . . .
He's here all week, folks. Shows at 9 and 11. And try the veal...
Be sure to tip your waitresses . . .
Dav3thedog wrote:
No One Knows
What happened to this excellent band?
No One Knows
8 > 9 Gets better w/ every listen.
Joshua Homme is a musical genius!
fredriley wrote:
He's here all week, folks. Shows at 9 and 11. And try the veal...
This reminds me of the old joke about the guy who had his dog castrated then decided to rename him Tomorrow, because Tomorrow never comes.
I'll get me coat...
I'll get me coat...
He's here all week, folks. Shows at 9 and 11. And try the veal...
Nice hooks.
Ducka-ducka-ducka-ducka...
rockpommel16 wrote:
....may i help you?...............
For your efforts and humor you are awarded 11/10.
....may i help you?.........
......For your efforts and humor you are awarded 11/10.
Dav3thedog wrote:
They're touring what seems to be the summer festivals this year.
What happened to this excellent band?
They're touring what seems to be the summer festivals this year.
What happened to this excellent band?
Boy_Wonder wrote:
on a stick.
Poo!
on a stick.
fredriley wrote:
Taxi for Riley.
Actually, could I grab a lift?
This reminds me of the old joke about the guy who had his dog castrated then decided to rename him Tomorrow, because Tomorrow never comes.
I'll get me coat...
I'll get me coat...
Taxi for Riley.
Actually, could I grab a lift?
As I am almost positive I stated before....Yea Baby!!!......7
Poo!
Shmelo wrote:
....may i help you?....![]()
There should be an 11 option for this song. QOTSA for the win.
....may i help you?....
This post apparently contained an image that was dragged into the post editor. Sorry, but any text contained in the post after this point has been lost.
Trying hard not to gush right now... One of my favorite songs from one of my favorite bands ! (hard to limit myself to only one exclamation mark too)
The only thing wrong with this song is that I only caught the last 30 seconds after the PSD song finished playing (Wilco came around...)
The only thing wrong with this song is that I only caught the last 30 seconds after the PSD song finished playing (Wilco came around...)
The Tantra song!
RAD!!
Alexandra wrote:
Echo that... I see I posted in April 2011 and it still does it for me
God I LOVE that lead guitar doing its subtle little solo throughout (in your right speaker, if you have headphones on) the verses. This song's many nuances and builds just give me goosebumps every single effing time I listen to it. 
Echo that... I see I posted in April 2011 and it still does it for me
Thanx!!!
There should be an 11 option for this song. QOTSA for the win.
icemang wrote:
I'm going from a 6 to a 4, so the net is negative one.
Sure...be that way
EDIT: I swear to god I did not mean to use that font.
I'm going from a 6 to a 4, so the net is negative one.
Sure...be that way
EDIT: I swear to god I did not mean to use that font.
MiracleDrug wrote:
I'm going from a 6 to a 4, so the net is negative one.
BUMP 7 to 8...
I'm going from a 6 to a 4, so the net is negative one.
BUMP 7 to 8...
fredriley wrote:
Similar to what I think every time I hear this.
This reminds me of the old joke about the guy who had his dog castrated then decided to rename him Tomorrow, because Tomorrow never comes.
I'll get me coat...
I'll get me coat...
Similar to what I think every time I hear this.
fredriley wrote:
Tomorrow is hump day, however.
This reminds me of the old joke about the guy who had his dog castrated then decided to rename him Tomorrow, because Tomorrow never comes.
I'll get me coat...
I'll get me coat...
Tomorrow is hump day, however.
RP just played Honkey Tonk Women... the drums to this song are very similar... coincidence? i think not.
love the rhythm in this song - are those drumsticks that he's tapping throughout the song?
i just listen to RP for the next song
Saw the lead singer (Josh Homme?) on Anthony Bourdain No Reservation last night. Seems like a pretty cool guy.
Cynaera wrote:
I was thinking that, too. I like the song - it's dark and moody, and has a touch of Cream-influence.
Melodically, I don't hear that, but the singer does go into that "strained yodeling" technique that Jack Bruce often indulged in. Quite a likable tune, by the way.
I was thinking that, too. I like the song - it's dark and moody, and has a touch of Cream-influence.
Melodically, I don't hear that, but the singer does go into that "strained yodeling" technique that Jack Bruce often indulged in. Quite a likable tune, by the way.
God I LOVE that lead guitar doing its subtle little solo throughout (in your right speaker, if you have headphones on) the verses. This song's many nuances and builds just give me goosebumps every single effing time I listen to it.
valeriogonzalez wrote:
Whats the common Qotsa style?
Simply a very good song of a very good band...
It's different than the common QOTSA style, but it's really cool.
Whats the common Qotsa style?
Simply a very good song of a very good band...
fredriley wrote:
Ouch.
This reminds me of the old joke about the guy who had his dog castrated then decided to rename him Tomorrow, because Tomorrow never comes.
I'll get me coat...
I'll get me coat...
Ouch.
Too FUNKY groovy, oh yeah!
run4more wrote:
run4more wrote:Every time I hear this I have to look at the playlist and go "oh yeah". This be good!
This reminds me of the old joke about the guy who had his dog castrated then decided to rename him Tomorrow, because Tomorrow never comes.
I'll get me coat...
I'll get me coat...
apd wrote:
I don't even think Tone LÅc is excited to hear Funky Cold Medina anymore.
I don't even think Tone LÅc is excited to hear Funky Cold Medina anymore.
Every time I hear this I have to look at the playlist and go "oh yeah". This be good!
dreadpixie wrote:
I don't even think Tone LÅc is excited to hear Funky Cold Medina anymore.
gah! When I heard the opening few beats I was all excited Bill was playing Funky Cold Medina! Then it was this. sigh
I don't even think Tone LÅc is excited to hear Funky Cold Medina anymore.
muse_Kidd wrote:
I was thinking that, too. I like the song - it's dark and moody, and has a touch of Cream-influence.
Faintly reminiscent of the Talking Heads?
I was thinking that, too. I like the song - it's dark and moody, and has a touch of Cream-influence.
Nice song!!
Joshua Homme is one cool rock star dude! 
It's different than the common QOTSA style, but it's really cool.
Faintly reminiscent of the Talking Heads?
One of my favorites by QOTS!!! 
