“Sicily” by Queens of the Stone Age

Perhaps it’s safe to classify the song “Sicily” as the Queens of the Stone Age’s, in their current manifestation, version of a love song. There is a very-strong and easily-discernible, despite metaphorical, sexual element to the lyrics, particularly during the early goings. 

But later down the line, they more faithfully reflect Josh and co.’s ruminations on what being in love entails. And the interesting thing about Sicily is that the first half of the song reads as if the vocalist is thoroughly enjoying having a significant other in his life. But during the latter half, he rather presents love more along the lines of being an emotion which ensnares and weakens its adherents.

All of that being said, there does not appear to be anything whatsoever present in the lyrics which would indicate why this song is named after Sicily, which, to note, is a part of Italy, (and the band being from Seattle, Washington, which is half a world away).

“Look in my eyes, I come to revel
Tangled and tied, now and forever
Look in my еyes, I come to revеl
Tangled and tied, now and forever”

Release Date of “Sicily”

“Sicily” is listed as the eighth track on the playlist of the “In Times New Roman…” project. To note, this record represents the eighth studio album of the band.

Both song and album were put out on the same day, which is June 16 of 2023.

Writing and Production

The members of this collective, as mentioned below, are credited for penning and producing this song:

• Dean Fertita
• Troy Van Leeuwen
• Michael Shuman
• Jon Theodore
• Josh Homme