Michael Shuman Archives - Song Meanings and Facts

June 22, 2023

“What the Peephole Say” by Queens of the Stone Age

It’s not clear what the title of this song (“What the Peephole Say”) is supposed to mean in context. But as for the track’s lyrical content, it primarily revolves around the vocalist asserting that he’s...

Queens of the Stone Age

June 22, 2023

“Made to Parade” by Queens of the Stone Age

Oftentimes, breaking down a Queens of the Stone Age song doesn’t come easy. For instance, this piece has three choruses, all of which are worded differently. But perhaps the best way of describing the term “made...

Queens of the Stone Age

June 22, 2023

“Carnavoyeur” by Queens of the Stone Age

The title of this song (“Carnavoyeur”) apparently would be a noncanonical portmanteau of the words “carnivore” and “voyeur”. What exactly either of those terms has to do with that’s being put forth is not...

Queens of the Stone Age

June 22, 2023

“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...

Queens of the Stone Age

June 22, 2023

“Straight Jacket Fitting” by Queens of the Stone Age

Queen of the Stone Age’s “In Times New Roman…” is one of the more-interestingly titled albums to come out in 2023. But it isn’t until “Straight Jacket Fitting”, the final song on its playlist, that said title is...

Queens of the Stone Age

June 21, 2023

“Time & Place” by Queens of the Stone Age

The first verse of “Time & Place” reads as if the vocalist is addressing another male, “a pretty boy” who’s trying “to save face”, as Homme puts it. And as for the title, even...

Queens of the Stone Age

June 21, 2023

“Negative Space” by Queens of the Stone Age

The lyrics of this song revolve around a motif whereas the vocalist is floating in space, slowly but surely drifting out into oblivion. That sensation, of course, is metaphorical. And from early on, Josh establishes that what he’s...

Queens of the Stone Age

June 18, 2023

Meaning of “Paper Machete” by Queens of the Stone Age

As described by Josh Homme in his own words, what the lyrics of “Paper Machete” are supposed to ‘kinda represent’ is reaching a point of frustration where a person decides not to tolerate what’s making them...

Queens of the Stone Age

June 18, 2023

“Obscenery” by Queens of the Stone Age

Kicking off with the first verse, “Obscenery” seems to be diving into the world of appearance and how society paints this ideal picture of perfection (“Mannequins have flawless skin“). Josh Homme is having none...

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“What the Peephole Say” by Queens of the Stone Age

“Made to Parade” by Queens of the Stone Age

“Carnavoyeur” by Queens of the Stone Age

“Sicily” by Queens of the Stone Age

“Straight Jacket Fitting” by Queens of the Stone Age

“Time & Place” by Queens of the Stone Age

“Negative Space” by Queens of the Stone Age

Meaning of “Paper Machete” by Queens of the Stone Age

“Obscenery” by Queens of the Stone Age

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