Queens of the Stone Age - If I Had A Tail

Taken from the album ...Like Clockwork. Purchase the limited edition vinyl reissue, newly recut from the original masters with new Boneface art, in stores now: qotsa.ffm.to/likeclockwork
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[@LiamBrazier]

Boneface did the illustration. Liam Brazier (me, *waves*) did the animation. Some other guys brought the noise..

[@kistephen6365]

What’s the animation style called?

[@LiamBrazier]

@@kistephen6365 I dunno. I’ll take ‘gruesome’... It’s animated in Ae from layered PSDs.

[@felixvasquez1797]

Awesome man, I just want to say the style and feel that you brought to the table was addictive. I must have watched the entire thing 20-30 times when it originally came out. I was HOOKED on every vid/song. Thank you. Sincerely.

[@LiamBrazier]

@@felixvasquez1797 Appreciate that. It was certainly a stressful rush while we were doing them but ultimately wouldn’t change the experience for anything.

[@mochammadrofitmaulana3452]

you've done a great job man, i really love the animation!

[@ancientkeyboardwarrior]

when you own the world. you're always home. that's the best line

[@ElsjeD]

Agreed!

[@SB-qi7mv]

I love that line too. For its simplicity it conveys a lot.

[@tappytibbon927]

Are you folks actually listening? Come the fuck on?!??

[@gorespentwell4489]

@@tappytibbon927 wdym what does it mean for you ?

[@gorespentwell4489]

for me it conveys loneliness

[@TimV93]

Lanegan, Homme, Oliveri and Turner all on this song. What a masterpiece

[@sorrowtooth5494]

And Dave Grohl damnit!!!

[@ddvin5872]

Oliveri isnt in this song

[@heriyandipandapotansihombi7348]

@@ddvin5872 Oliveri did some backing vocal on this song. check wikipedia

[@jasonk7588]

qotsa is one of the most unique rock bands left out there, Josh has the mentality that he can't put out the same type of material every album and to people like me that is pure gold. I have loved this band from first album to the sad day when they decide to call it quits.

[@ManlyOBeeferton]

+Jason Kerchenko Aye, it's the same reason I like musicians like PJ Harvey, Radiohead, Massive Attack etc. They keep it fresh.

[@glennhfriedman4571]

They have listened to a lot of CREAM

[@jasonkav]

They called it quits?

[@hazmatseventh6925]

Jason Kavgazoff no they didnt

[@aaronfrick4143]

The coolest. I cannot miss a tour...

[@conorwalsh302]

"Buy flash cars. Diamond rings. Expensive holes to bury things." Man.. the weight those words hold.

[@Phoenix24Leas]

Hard to believe this came out nearly two years ago. I remember there was a lot of hype surrounding the album and I can safely say that all of the hype was justified; one of the best rock albums in a long time.

[@reskategrafiko]

Wattana Leas i

[@fardheria5016]

Can't believe this comment was made 2 years ago, I remember first finding out these music videos a year after the album itself came out, made it that much more enjoyable.

[@jasonbourne2173]

fard heria can't believe​ this comment was a week ago. I remember

[@guymann3711]

i can't believe how long time has passed since the last comment, holy shit

[@jdog2525]

Geez how time flies. 5 days ago this comment was made. geez Ill never forget though.

[@RocksRevenge]

Everything in this song is amazing. I've also noticed that this new album has some incredible lyrics. "Tears of pleasure Tears of pain They trickle down your face the same." Beautiful.

[@norijagar]

Unbelievably dark, yet Beautiful. A perfect song for a perfect album.

[@dannyirish6526]

Sums up all QOTSA

[@grayfox7995]

Showed it to a girl and she said it was romantic in a macabre sort of way.

[@nickp440]

This song is still so incredible on so many levels.

[@legobobafett5045]

I miss High School Sometime's.

[@piemrpie5406]

This is timeless…

[@shaym4306]

Right?? So damn good. Reminds me of those badass high school kids in the rock n roll 80’s! 🥀⚡️

[@arcaydfield3690]

Rock and roll fellas

[@ridered300]

Everything about this song is fucking awesome.

[@benn8516]

Rick Ω I think the one of the best tracks I’ve ever heard. Anywhere!

[@rdcanyon]

@@benn8516 just discovered it - what a tune

[@brounwynsmith848]

Agreed.

[@squirtle53]

The guitar intro is out for blood god damn

[@himagnamukherjee9382]

The guitar intro is coming out of it's cage and it's been doing just fine.

[@aschwinvandenberg9527]

its like the killers - Mr Brightside 😅

[@bryanm6762]

I think this is a band that will def be considered classic rock in the future

[@birdmoney]

It's already a classic... old man 👽

[@bryanm6762]

@@birdmoney this comment hit hard 😨😅

[@Chopper140]

Hey person from the future hear the song does end up becoming a classic

[@the2ndcoming135]

🚬 👌🏽

[@jorgereyes8071]

can confirm

[@omarlazri551]

When I hear the first 2 seconds I always think "Mr. Brightside" is coming on. Then something much better happens.

[@apokatastasian2831]

"If I Had A Tail" Gitchy, gitchy Ooh la la Da doo run run You wont get far I'm machine obsolete The land of the free Lobotomy I wanna suck, I wanna lick I want to grind and I want to spit Tears of pleasure Tears of pain They trickle down your face the same It's how you look Not how you feel A city of glass With no heart... If I had a tail I'd own the night If I had a tail I'd swat the flies Yeah, oh oh, oh oh, oh oh Yeah, oh oh, oh oh, oh oh Gitchy, gitchy Ooh la la Da doo run run You won't get far Animals in the midnight zone When you own the world You're always home Get your hands dirty Roll up them sleeves Brainwashed or true believers? Buy flash cars Diamond rings Expensive holes to bury things I'm machine obsolete The land of the free Immortality If I had a tail I'd own the night If I had a tail I'd swat the flies Oh-oh-oh, oh oh, oh oh, oh oh Oh-oh-oh, oh oh, oh oh, oh oh See me dance along the stars? See me dance? If I have a tail I will control the night If I have a tail I will control the night If I have a tail I will control the night When we have a tail We will control...

[@camsshaft]

Think it's " itchy gitchy"..maybe?

[@amjh4lah809]

Thanks 😊

[@ImmortalxLegacy]

The starting of this song is just perfect for driving down the highway. Love it.

[@homerogarza3060]

that what am doing in the dark streets with lights

[@falaqrm]

After losing his friends, Skeletor didn't seem to take being rejected by the car driver too well.

[@g0urd_dude246]

Shimano Comedy gold.

[@joshuapannell8131]

"Fights are fun." -Skeletor

[@Reitz86]

Just so happens that Skeletor had a bazooka up his sleeve

[@A.R.77]

Thanks for making me piss my pants Mundane.

[@jagerfon]

Anyone else CLEARLY hear Mark Lanegan's deep ass voice powering through everyone else in the chorus at 1:24? I've heard the full album and I LOVE it... 'Smooth Sailing', 'If I Had A Tail', 'My God Is The Sun', 'I Sat By The Ocean' and I Appear Missing' stand out for me... so far!

[@LuisOliva95]

I remember when QOTSA announce this new album, was all day watching over and over again all this videos...

[@dbgaviota61]

When you own the world you're always home lol. What a great line!!!!

[@BlGGESTBROTHER]

Holy hell, I'm obsessed with this song!

[@ThePickledOnions]

These guys are saving Rock N Roll, God bless them.

[@sharky9008]

still doin it now, so ill bring you back

[@richcampus]

This Song Is Absolute Perfection 👌

[@goldMarie6]

💜😍💎 Cover song 🎤🎧 for You

[@dancooper7233]

One of the best songs ever written IMO

[@zombies-xp9qo]

5 millionth time listening never gets tired of it

[@jagerfon]

He sings at the end of the song! When the song finishes, Alex Turner fades in singing "*something* I will, control the night" and then a woman's voice says "control" over and over getting louder and louder! It's creepy and then suddenly 'My God Is the Sun' starts! I've got the album AND i've pre ordered, you'll see soon! I hope this helps :D

[@camhealey96]

Vocals sound like a young Bowie

[@SummersPep]

Best concert LIVE ever!! Josh admitted after this song ended last month here in Houston that it's the "most fun for him to play/sing right now"!! My smile is still there from hearing him say that!)) Peace))

[@SummersPep]

Boneface did an OUTSTANDING job on these graphics!! and the song is PERFECT to me!))

[@caraelizabeth8098]

The groove on this is really, really Stones-esque. Like, 1969 Keith Richards style. I dig it a lot.

[@meditate_ibz]

Absolutely, I thought exactly the same especially at 1:40 mark. It's just pure Stones.

[@HeckTo]

@@meditate_ibz that’s Gimmie Shelter guitar solo!

[@daandelange6869]

I feel more Bowie tbh

[@PretzelBoi726]

I thought i was the only one who thought this sounds like Gimme Shelter

[@Oscar97o]

@@daandelange6869 The car in the video even has the Ziggy Stardust makeup

[@SEPP_33]

QOTSA have been a favourite band of mine since their early years. They’re a wonderful group of guys and did a live performance after an interview via CFOX Radio Station‘s Studio in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

[@Ozisl]

These tracks are just bloody irresistible. They reach out and grab you, and it is awesome to surrender to them.

[@sabrina4489]

obsessed

[@Joris0wn3d]

this is the only band ever able to turn every album into a masterpiece, Qotsa should be a religion

[@chaseashley6775]

Petition to make qotsa the sun

[@karenc84121]

It is!

[@Haisen75]

La capacidad que tiene Queens of the Stone Age de sonar tan frescos como adolescentes es impresionante. Esta seguramente es de las mejores canciones que han escrito y sin duda en estos días es mi favorita. Cuando aparece un disco nuevo de los chicos de palm desert el resto de las bandas desaparece... así de simple!

[@marishamcdowell552]

2021 we still here

[@santiagoferreyra2844]

2022 we still here

[@alexisglz5849]

2023 In Times New Roman, still here

[@RusiaStore-kb7xk]

2023, i appear missing Is the best

[@filipeed6880]

This album changed my life

[@cadilhacjustine5186]

"Tears of pleasure, tears of pain...". It is my favorite line in this song.

[@karenwalker4795]

I always listen to this and Monsters in The Parasol back to back.

[@pinellasguitar7157]

This is the best song ever.

[@daniel36476]

Every time I listen to this song only once, it sings in my head for 5 days every day morning to evening. How did they do it i wonder...

[@GatlinsFuckinCornfield]

I like how all the videos for this album connect in some way.

[@guitarristapedro]

one of the best songs to walk like a badass

[@vivaldi1ett]

That intro is haunting love and God bless from England

[@lakesidegreg1]

best fuckin line at 2:11 "when you own the world, you're always home" LOVE IT !!!

[@77confusedzombie77]

This song grew on me; I freaking love it now!

[@richterbelmont8532]

This song and music video helped me through a seriously painful and difficult and self destructive time in my life.

[@qotda]

Glad your still here brother. Peace.

[@peterdalmationcro4217]

Sick song & film clip.

[@JWW676]

It's not just about the music, it's about the physical package and the art that comes with it. That's why I'm eager to receive it.

[@BigLebowski2000]

If I had a tail I’d own the night If I had a tail I’d swat the flies

[@gunnernaut]

Every line in this song is just killer

[@Fejrus887]

This song is the closest we got to the Songs For The Deaf - Line Up, because we have Dave Grohl on drums, Nick Oliveri and Mark Lenegan providing backing vocals and obviously Josh Homme doing guitars and lead vocals (and of course Troy Van Leeuwen, Dean Fertita and Michael Shuman doing their respective jobs, but you get the point xD). Great tune ^^

[@Alacritistic]

^ yep and it shows

[@cthulhujankinx5652]

Good old Grohl

[@unshakensalsa6220]

Dont forget Alex Turner on the backing vocals

[@LiamBrazier]

Artwork is Boneface. Animation is Liam Brazier. *waves*

[@ic3p1k]

I love this song.

[@NtionicoM]

The videos for each song make the songs so much better, I love all of the art style and dark tones of the videos!

[@CaptainRod1000]

I don't think I've ever replayed any song more than this one.

[@HgHgHgHgHgHgHgHg]

This is my favourite song at the moment, perfection.

[@PaulAllenNZ]

Great song, love it. When I first heard it on the radio, I thought it was Talking Heads, Josh Homme channeling David Byrne perhaps?

[@1inakrilln]

Holy shit this brings back memories

[@deathbylife3sAnD7s]

Got ...Like Clockwork today in the mail.... The Best Queens Album thus far...

[@gorespentwell4489]

i love this song so strong

[@chriswscott7640]

True brilliant music

[@Nat-ys8hn]

This has to be another one of my favorite songs by QOTSA. There's so many. It's difficult to find a band with this much swagger.

[@dimitristsekeris1821]

Having a mostly pop or electronic ear, I am not an easy fan of rock music. But this here is one of the best rock songs I have ever heard.

[@cthulhujankinx5652]

The bar brawler always smiled, bc he knew he would keep doing it all like clockwork, plus he is like an endurance powerhouse

[@Gforce_2398]

I remember when I was little kid I heard this song on the radio in my dads old red dodge ram truck it's was awesome but sadly he had to sell it because I had little brothers and we had to get a bigger truck for them to fit in but that old red truck is still In our memories.

[@iloveyoulordzedd8004]

One of the best bands of the past few decades. Love this track.

[@marqueemark5174]

The outro on this song is incredible. The beginning is incredible too but the build up and change in the end just blows my away.

[@Pine_Gap_Island]

Does anybody else notice the Talking Heads Psycho Killer connection? I absolutely love this song.

[@Megaalith]

I showed this to my dad and he thought it was Talking Heads.

[@Pine_Gap_Island]

@@Megaalith I forgot I had this account. Thanks for reminding me.

[@gorespentwell4489]

@@Pine_Gap_Island talking head psychos ?

[@tozealegre]

one of the best ever

[@shelleym7724]

This is an awesome song....

[@jimgooseridesagain5042]

A brilliant example of an excellent film clip complimenting an outstanding song.

[@peachmelba1000]

Looking back on this eight years after my last comment, and my last time watching this video, 1. This is still amazing 2. Given the state the world, I would now please like to go and live in the twilight limbo of whatever afterlife this depicts.

[@David-zo7to]

When you own the world you're always home.

[@shaneakers7509]

I thought it was rome i mean they both make sense Idk

[@SlashArbiter]

+Shane Akers I kinda sing them both interchangeably

[@KCgrunge]

homme*

[@dannye3325]

man i love this tune

[@huecouno3757]

this is one of the best rock songs of all time

[@KYabolicLE]

To me, this song is written in the perspective of somebody imagining he were the Antichrist or the Devil (if I had a tail - devil is usually depicted with tail) who's saying how easy it is to distract humans with materialism and really not needing to because we do it to ourselves. He's also gloating about how we'd make it simple for him to be able to run the world.

[@laaranenripaska8218]

The thumbnail of this video looks like it's from a puppet animation of "Kratos" from God of War.

[@DG-nn9uh]

Just heard this song on the opening credits of the Peacock series "Wolf Like Me"... 🤙!

[@astroitz]

Hey, that's how I got here too! 👏

[@barryjones2638]

Love the lyrics to this song, he must’ve been really inspired when he wrote them, great body of work is “like clockwork”!!!

[@7Ronan1967]

QOSTA = Awesome

[@mariaq4593]

agree

[@TheMiels]

as in Queens Of Stone The Age...?

[@TheMiels]

I thought that would be QOTSA, but what do I know?

[@TheMiels]

I know, everyone makes them sometimes. I just joked around it

[@illbehaviour76nz]

My immediate thought was "Quiches of southern Tennessee association" is awesome, which threw me, but then I saw what you wrote underneath and understood.

[@LadyLuna1111]

I love this song so much. This, I appear missing and smooth sailing hafta be my favorite tracks off of the cd....like clockwork is amazing!

[@WorldsFinestLila]

Hey, it's 2024 and this song is still the absolute best. With love from the future 💖

[@FelaKutiJr.]

Top 5 QOTSA song for me in just 2 weeks. Feels as cool as "You got a killer scene there, man"

[@candyd2063]

This song makes me tingle...

[@MG-nk6gf]

Like has been said by others, I don't know why but this band was not brought to my attention until recently. I had no idea what I was missing. Quickly becoming one of my favorite bands as I play catch up. Recently I was traveling and heard them on a local station (which apparently plays better music than I get at home). Then, if it wasn't for Dave Grohl doing the Sonic Highways series and featuring Kyruss and Josh Homme I probably wouldn't have put it all together and start to seek out QOTSA music. Glad I did.

[@ryle4h]

That "THE END IS REALLY FUCKING NIGH" sign at the end was captivating. I'd buy that on a tee shirt.

[@garyulyssesking]

If I had some tail. Just saw the concert at Coachella, these guys are awesome live.

[@franmc8311]

Absolutely amazing song 😈

[@Thyclaine]

My favorite music video of 2013, so far. One of my favorite tracks too.

[@anavash]

Great stuff.

[@mattwstewart205]

Nearly seven years later, and it’s still just as sexy, dark, and heavy. Hmmmmm

[@romansurowiec2602]

the doo run run

[@dankkrabz2238]

Roman Surowiec I READ THAT RIGHT AS IT SAID IT

[@nocip77]

ur not alone. i've riden my bike to this since it came out. epic masterpiece

[@amugazette9490]

The art is dope af

[@williamn01]

Just love this dirty beat !!!

[@garymaness9408]

Love Queens (although I arrived at the party late). Check out the feel, the aura if you will; and the voice and this could have been released on Diamond Dogs by Bowie and if you didn't know better you'd swear this was Bowiesk. Cheerz !

[@dannyirish6526]

Better late than never at all ☺

[@dhaeze]

damn, so many good songs on this album

[@spinneB]

so, so true. This album is already a QOTSA classic

[@davidmurphy8364]

Josh Homme's voice is pure velure.

[@russelljames9367]

I get Bowie vibes from this track

[@2SecondsAgo]

It kind of sounds like him.

[@KlemmNodd]

Honestly most of Josh's vocals remind me of bowie

[@Fran83114]

The voice yes, I can literally picture david Bowie sing this in concert

[@growl326]

take that back 😂 nah lol I get you. but seriously take that back. ❤

[@growl326]

​@@KlemmNoddArctic Monkey's dude was Josh's protege, if you knew sorry if you didn't now you do friend 🍻🤘

[@IWantGoats]

I love the visual style for the videos for this wicked album.

[@edsdomane]

I've recently discovered the videos for QOTS. Though I was familiar with their songs on the radio I hadn't heard some like this one, for example. DANG! These guys are off the chain! I need to get out more! LOL! Thanks You Tube for keeping me current! ❤

[@Annexishead]

Josh has a range that sounds a lot like David Byrne from Talking Heads in this one. Now let's just hope they do a cover of Burning Down the House. Fingers crossed.