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Queens of the Stone Age — No One Knows
Album: Songs For The Deaf
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Released: 2002
Length: 4:38
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We get some rules to follow
That and this, these and those
No one knows

We get these pills to swallow
How they stick in your throat
Tastes like gold
Oh, what you do to me
No one knows

And I realize you're mine
Indeed, a fool am I
And I realize you're mine
Indeed, a fool am I, I

I journey through the desert
Of the mind with no hope
I follow

I drift along the ocean
Dead lifeboats in the sun
And come undone
Pleasantly caving in
I come undone

And I realize you're mine
Indeed, a fool am I
And I realize you're mine
Indeed, a fool am I, I

Heaven smiles above me
What a gift here below
But no one knows
The gift that you give to me
No one knows
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I have always LOVED the incredibly ingenious, highly unorthodox guitar work in this. I dig how they bring the kind of curiously oblique, madly tweaked tapestry of slashing and gnashing they're weaving here to an even more satisfyingly wild level in "Time and Place" on their new In Times New Roman release, too. This makes me want to dig out Gang of Four's Entertainment!
Posted 7 months ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 justin4kick wrote:


Take a look at this girl drumming the hell out of her kit on this QOTSA-track.
Youtube-video here

Makes me happy.


OMG, that video was the best thing I've watched in quite a while.  
Posted 9 months ago by fahartle    [ Reply ]
Whoever likes this, check out supergroup Them Crooked Vultures.
Posted 10 months ago by kusljic    [ Reply ]
Cool!
Posted 1 year ago by Schopenhauer    [ Reply ]
 Businessgypsy wrote:

When the shit comes down, I want to be in the room with the people who rated this 9 and higher.



I hear you brother 
The righteous, badass skins pounding from Dave Grohl in his best impression of "Animal" from The Muppet Show, is alone enough to warrant a 10!
DAMN SON!  
Posted 1 year ago by alrobley9    [ Reply ]
Not that familiar with this band, but this number rocks HARD. 8 -> 9. So good.
Posted 1 year ago by talexb    [ Reply ]
The album title "Songs for the Deaf" reminds me of one of my favorite jokes.

Q: Why do farts smell?

A: So deaf people can enjoy them too!!

Still at an 8 on this rocking tune.

LLRP!!
Posted 1 year ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
We be DANCING!
Posted 1 year ago by sunward    [ Reply ]
 justin4kick wrote:


Take a look at this girl drumming the hell out of her kit on this QOTSA-track.
Youtube-video here

Makes me happy.

i remember this so well. so inspiring!
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 justin4kick wrote:


Take a look at this girl drumming the hell out of her kit on this QOTSA-track.
Youtube-video here

Makes me happy.


Nandi Bushell... she's awesome.
Posted 1 year ago by waterwench21    [ Reply ]
This radio station CONSTANTLY plays amazing tracks across so many decades/ eras etc - most of my music collection - turns up here and better still I keep discovering new bands - RP - you were made for me.. THANK YOU xxxxxx
Posted 1 year ago by KV45    [ Reply ]
 Businessgypsy wrote:

When the shit comes down, I want to be in the room with the people who rated this 9 and higher.




Hi, i am one of them. Rated it with 9, because it rocks so f*cking good 
Posted 1 year ago by philonair    [ Reply ]
perfect songs...
Posted 1 year ago by uygarulusoy    [ Reply ]
the lanegan and grohl era of qotsa was by far era ventus for me
Posted 2 years ago by krae    [ Reply ]
Not the smoothest of segues, Mr. DJ:     

Charlie Musselwhite "Que Te Parece"  --> this. 
Posted 2 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 justin4kick wrote:


Take a look at this girl drumming the hell out of her kit on this QOTSA-track.
Youtube-video here

Makes me happy.


That Foo Fighters concert when she gets to do the drums for Everlong.. ♥️
Posted 2 years ago by huib    [ Reply ]
This album's nearly 20 years old, is it?

Wow. I'm old.
Posted 2 years ago by frisbeepilot    [ Reply ]
 meemeek wrote:

Like MUSE..

but less bombastic/OTT

Posted 2 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
What is all that caterwauling? I told you an hour ago to turn off that noise, do your homework, brush your teeth and go to bed!  And I mean it!
Posted 2 years ago by pinto    [ Reply ]
 Businessgypsy wrote:

When the shit comes down, I want to be in the room with the people who rated this 9 and higher.



You'll want to be in a room full of deaf people?
Posted 2 years ago by ekalfwonS    [ Reply ]
Not really familiar with this band, but this number rocks! Not really sure I should be listening this just as I'm going to bed, but yeah, whatever. Rock on. :)
Posted 2 years ago by talexb    [ Reply ]
 joejennings wrote:

This band is hit or miss for me. This tune is a HIT!




Same here!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
Great Tune!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
This band is hit or miss for me. This tune is a HIT!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 Hogar wrote:


After reading your comment, I just moved this from 8 to 9 :-)

(and... since the shit did come down with the pandemic and all - I am expecting the invite!) 


aresehole
Posted 2 years ago by Stetsonman    [ Reply ]
 Corstiaan wrote:


She actually joined and played a concert as well!

That was awesome.  Thanks for sharing.  Man, she killed it.  No nerves whatsoever.  And kudos to Dave Grohl and the band for giving her the opportunity.  Moments of joy are seemingly fewer and farther between the last 20 months but this was definitely one for me.
Posted 2 years ago by Jayesea    [ Reply ]
Wouldn't mind hearing other than this QOTSA classics. 
Posted 3 years ago by cropduster    [ Reply ]
 justin4kick wrote:


Take a look at this girl drumming the hell out of her kit on this QOTSA-track.
Youtube-video here

Makes me happy.


She actually joined and played a concert as well!
Posted 3 years ago by Corstiaan    [ Reply ]
 glennon6274 wrote:



Posted 3 years ago by glennon6274    [ Reply ]
 Businessgypsy wrote:

When the shit comes down, I want to be in the room with the people who rated this 9 and higher.



After reading your comment, I just moved this from 8 to 9 :-)

(and... since the shit did come down with the pandemic and all - I am expecting the invite!) 
Posted 3 years ago by Hogar    [ Reply ]
NOTHING BUT NET!

11 from me. How anyone can not be compelled into physical motion by this song is beyond me. 
Posted 3 years ago by BlueFox81    [ Reply ]
 GuiltyFeat wrote:

Great song, bonkers drumming, fruitcake video. Love it.



That's what you get when you give Mr D. Grohl the sticks!
Posted 3 years ago by Johnny_Alpha    [ Reply ]
 justin4kick wrote:


Take a look at this girl drumming the hell out of her kit on this QOTSA-track.
Youtube-video here

Makes me happy.

She is astounding.  I don't know her name; so, I'll call her Ginger B.
Posted 3 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
Italian drummer: 
"No One Knows" Queens Of The Stone Age DAVE GROHL TUTORIAL
Posted 3 years ago by michelinux    [ Reply ]
A 10 all day long.
Posted 3 years ago by doireboy    [ Reply ]
 superfido wrote:
Oh my goodness, it's the DEVIL's prong on a PINK backround. Arrghghrrr ....satan be gone..you great tempter and illusionist.
 

Pink? Maybe you should consider buying a new monitor.
Posted 3 years ago by Donar    [ Reply ]


Take a look at this girl drumming the hell out of her kit on this QOTSA-track.
Youtube-video here

Makes me happy.
Posted 3 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
Running on all cylinders here!
Posted 4 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
 Businessgypsy wrote:
When the shit comes down, I want to be in the room with the people who rated this 9 and higher.
 
I was at an 8 on this. +1 to 9 so I can be in your room.
Posted 4 years ago by Akazungu    [ Reply ]
This whole album is really quite fun.
Posted 4 years ago by Laurelai    [ Reply ]
 Businessgypsy wrote:
When the shit comes down, I want to be in the room with the people who rated this 9 and higher.
 
It's a big fat 10 from me!
Posted 4 years ago by iancatley1    [ Reply ]
 meemeek wrote:
Like MUSE..
 I see/hear where you are coming from. Neither band are on my fave list, but this track seems better that others that I have dismissed, and he doesn't have Matt's overpowering heavy breathing and whine!

Posted 4 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
Sublime - the whole album is a 10
Posted 4 years ago by craigthedove    [ Reply ]
Sweet bass line and grunty guitars, I like!
Posted 4 years ago by cloudymcloudface    [ Reply ]
 GuiltyFeat wrote:
Great song, bonkers drumming, fruitcake video. Love it.
 
Mr David Grohl  
Posted 4 years ago by Johnny_Alpha    [ Reply ]
 ShamanManu wrote:

10 here! 
Posted 1 year ago by ShamanManu: Businessgypsy wrote:
When the shit comes down, I want to be in the room with the people who rated this 9 and higher.

10 here!


ANOTHER song referencing Heaven... for Heaven's sake, y'all are Godless, how can ya not revolt?  So to ShamanManu, the shit DID hit the fan. and you're not allowed in the same room with a bunch of others, whether they like the same songs as you.  It would, however, be easy to entertain such a room.


 

Posted 4 years ago by jahgirl8    [ Reply ]
Posted 4 years ago by uksminas    [ Reply ]
I loved this song, this album, from the day it was released...a long time ago now.
Posted 4 years ago by Gervoir    [ Reply ]
 Businessgypsy wrote:
When the shit comes down, I want to be in the room with the people who rated this 9 and higher.
 

Guess i am with you there. Clear 10
Posted 4 years ago by Donar    [ Reply ]
Following this with Mexican Radio was inspired.
Posted 4 years ago by m_logie    [ Reply ]
Always have rocked. Josh is one of the nicest guys around. His spotlight with Bourdain years ago on No Reservations was killer. And if you haven't ever woken up to kick the day in the ass with You Think I Ain't Worth a Dollar, But I feel like a Millionaire" cranked...then you need to experience it. 
Posted 5 years ago by PBSchmidt    [ Reply ]
Missed this band in real time somehow, glad I'm hearing them now on RP in retrospective
Posted 5 years ago by obankenobi    [ Reply ]
It's appropriately heavy and guitar-y, but it swings like a mofo. Love this whole album, have for 15 years.
Posted 5 years ago by frisbeepilot    [ Reply ]
 Businessgypsy wrote:
When the shit comes down, I want to be in the room with the people who rated this 9 and higher.
 
Easy 10.  I'm in dude.
Posted 5 years ago by jelgator    [ Reply ]
Like MUSE..
Posted 5 years ago by meemeek    [ Reply ]
 Businessgypsy wrote:
When the shit comes down, I want to be in the room with the people who rated this 9 and higher.
 
10 here! 
Posted 5 years ago by ShamanManu    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of driving very drunk across Salisbury Plain very early one morning....windows wide, volume at 11
Posted 5 years ago by laverdakeith    [ Reply ]
tremendous track, godlike yes sir.........
Posted 6 years ago by paulr.noble687    [ Reply ]
Just saw them Sunday night, still basking in the afterglow {#Bananajam}{#Drummer}{#Notworthy}
Posted 6 years ago by jelgator    [ Reply ]
Great song, bonkers drumming, fruitcake video. Love it.
Posted 6 years ago by GuiltyFeat    [ Reply ]
 pfwashburn9485 wrote:
A big hell yeah !

 
{#High-five}

{#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 7 years ago by ShamanManu    [ Reply ]
 adib wrote:
Outstanding!
Many bands try to combine visceral rhythms and, let's say "shouty" singing.  Usually it's a sonic mess.
Here it just works, I can't think of many better examples of how to "do rock", and get it right.
{#Drummer}

 
the title of the album is "Songs For The Deaf" afterall
Posted 7 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
Outstanding!
Many bands try to combine visceral rhythms and, let's say "shouty" singing.  Usually it's a sonic mess.
Here it just works, I can't think of many better examples of how to "do rock", and get it right.
{#Drummer}
Posted 8 years ago by adib    [ Reply ]
Fantastic! Dave Grohl is mad. MAD. MAAAD!
Posted 8 years ago by maboleth    [ Reply ]

Best damn song by one of the best damn rock bands on earth.


Posted 8 years ago by Shmelo    [ Reply ]
 reindeer wrote:
I really don't care for this song.

 
No one knows.
Posted 8 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
gah! i love this.
Posted 8 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
I really don't care for this song.
Posted 8 years ago by reindeer    [ Reply ]
 martin1451 wrote:
A cornerstone piece of popular rock music of the 2000s.

 
Saw most of this outfit backing Iggy Pop at the Opera House in Denver.  Crazy outfit and fun.  Get Iggy's new Album with these guys,  it's good.
 
Posted 8 years ago by jbuhl    [ Reply ]
martin1451 wrote:
A cornerstone piece of popular rock music of the 2000s.

 
Definitely a classic already for it's time in my book.
Posted 8 years ago by root0    [ Reply ]
... also not to complain but this should ALWAYS be followed by Wall of Voodoo's Mexican Radio.
Posted 8 years ago by CaffeineSam    [ Reply ]
Well *I* know.
Posted 8 years ago by CaffeineSam    [ Reply ]
A cornerstone piece of popular rock music of the 2000s.
Posted 8 years ago by martin1451    [ Reply ]
Always makes me smile {#Bananasplit}
Posted 8 years ago by Zeekei    [ Reply ]
Heck of a band! Yeah! {#Dancingbanana_2}

"Que música (tan) impresionante"
Posted 9 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]
Why does Bill include the intro to the next song "First It Giveth" at the end of "No One Knows". Ya just can't play a song intro but them not play the song. It's just not right.
Posted 9 years ago by DeemerDave    [ Reply ]
Great layers of complexity
Posted 9 years ago by Hkab    [ Reply ]
I'm going to steal this album today 
Posted 9 years ago by laughingdog    [ Reply ]
So many bands want to be this band...
 
Posted 9 years ago by hempmandan    [ Reply ]
The video clip is pretty funny. I tried to link a screenshot from the video, but my companies proxy rates it as pornography {#Confused}
Posted 9 years ago by Kaw    [ Reply ]
 Businessgypsy wrote:
When the shit comes down, I want to be in the room with the people who rated this 9 and higher.

 
See you in the room!
Posted 9 years ago by SnappyJ    [ Reply ]
 PopKombo wrote:
LOVE THIS!

 
Waking up the West North West!

{#Bananajam}{#Whipit}{#Drummer}
Posted 9 years ago by fitmartin    [ Reply ]
Yes!
Posted 9 years ago by dkwalika    [ Reply ]
LOVE THIS!
Posted 10 years ago by PopKombo    [ Reply ]
{#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 10 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
 coyotexxx2 wrote:
More rock on RP!!

 
👍
Posted 10 years ago by Eros92450    [ Reply ]
Oh thats trippy.. Love qotsa, love to hear it on Paradise. Thx Bill ; )  
Posted 10 years ago by Euthanasia    [ Reply ]
heavy.
Posted 10 years ago by gjeeg    [ Reply ]
 Businessgypsy wrote:
When the shit comes down, I want to be in the room with the people who rated this 9 and higher.

 
Do you mean The Fall?
Posted 10 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]

Terrific song and great drumming.

What! did you say Dave Grohl is the drummer? Well that explains it now, doesn't it.

{#Drummer}


Posted 10 years ago by DeemerDave    [ Reply ]
When the shit comes down, I want to be in the room with the people who rated this 9 and higher.
Posted 10 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
QotSA are mostly a bit too heavy for my tastes, but I have always loved this song and the video with Dave Grohl going apeshit on the drums is super. Thanks for playing this.
Posted 10 years ago by GuiltyFeat    [ Reply ]

Yeah, now we rocking in the morning! It' s 10 F in Denver and snowing. I could shred to this tune!


Posted 10 years ago by Krakus    [ Reply ]
yeaaahhhhhh ! So good. This smiley was made for this song.  {#Drummer}
Posted 11 years ago by dlaumor    [ Reply ]
Dat riff!!!
Posted 11 years ago by CanuckMakem    [ Reply ]
...like clockwork
amazing new album came out from the desert!!
Posted 11 years ago by patrick30    [ Reply ]
I really like the hook in this, but the rest is iffy. 7 tho. Its a good hook.
Posted 11 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
 ploba wrote:
gotta love that PSD button!

 
Are you kidding, 2 9s in a row- lovin' it. Ahh, human diversity.
Posted 11 years ago by Sweet_Virginia    [ Reply ]
This song is in the tiny intersection of "things on Radio Paradise" and "things played on the alt / metal rock station I listened to in high school".  Thanks Bill!
Posted 11 years ago by aaronm    [ Reply ]
Dave rules!!!

{#Drummer}
Posted 11 years ago by robinvankuijk    [ Reply ]
gotta love that PSD button!
Posted 11 years ago by ploba    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
F*ck me, this rocks!! Bigtime. Shame I'm only on 'phones at work, as this deserves to go up to 11 and generate crazy spasmodic body movements. 9 from the rocked Nottingham jury. {#Dancingbanana_2}{#Drummer}
 

I'm on 'phones at work, but I have the office to myself at the moment, so volume all the way up for me!
Posted 11 years ago by jt1    [ Reply ]
 gypsyman wrote:

That's funny, my chest rings and my ears thump......
 
my ear always ring. tinnitus sucks

can't here it right now..turned it up!
Posted 11 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
this and new pornographers...the drumming seminar for the night
Posted 11 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
 Geecheeboy wrote:
Turned up till my chest thumps and my ears ring.
 
That's funny, my chest rings and my ears thump......
Posted 11 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]
Now that rocks........
 
Posted 11 years ago by Papasmeg    [ Reply ]
Local kid makes it semi big.
This place is becoming the new Seattle.

With somebody in the Silversun Pickups and Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. Not to mention Shelby Lynne, Barry Manlow and Liberace. Look out world. {#Lol}
Posted 11 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Dave Grohl like a boss
Posted 12 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]
Turned up till my chest thumps and my ears ring.
Posted 12 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
i love this.
would be good to hear some black keys right after this one.
Posted 12 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Great way to finish off a crappy day.
Posted 12 years ago by Spud    [ Reply ]
Digging this!
Posted 12 years ago by meauclaire    [ Reply ]
More rock on RP!!
Posted 12 years ago by coyotexxx2    [ Reply ]
A "9" TODAY!!!
Posted 12 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
F*ck me, this rocks!! Bigtime. Shame I'm only on 'phones at work, as this deserves to go up to 11 and generate crazy spasmodic body movements. 9 from the rocked Nottingham jury. {#Dancingbanana_2}{#Drummer}
Posted 12 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Nice! One of the only mainstream hard rock bands with radio play that I love. I could not stand them when this song came out, but they decided to play this album at the bar before a CKY show that I went to in 2002. I have been a fan since. :)
Posted 12 years ago by flutgos    [ Reply ]
Hear just a few grains of Ramey Zero in this tune?  Great drums....
Posted 12 years ago by That_SOB    [ Reply ]
love rock
Posted 12 years ago by mcYammer    [ Reply ]
 ZedLeppelin wrote:
That's one low res album.

 

That's why they are the Queens of the Stone Age.
Posted 12 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
Riff-tastic
Posted 12 years ago by neuticle    [ Reply ]