The Lost Art of Keeping a Secret
Queens of the Stone Age
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Well I've got a secret, I cannot say Blame all the movement to give it away You've got somethin', I understand Holding it tightly, caught on command Leap of faith, do you doubt? Cut you in, I just cut you out Whatever you do Don't tell anyone Whatever you do Don't tell anyone I look for reflections, in your face Canine devotion, time can't erase Out on the corner, locked in your room I never believe them and I never assume Still can't believe there is a lie Promises promise, an eye for an eye We've got something to reveal No one can know how we feel Whatever you do Don't tell anyone Whatever you do Don't tell anyone Whatever you do Don't tell anyone Whatever you do Don't tell I think you already know How far I'd go not to say You know the art isn't gone And I'm taking this all to the grave Whatever you do Don't tell anyone Whatever you do Don't tell anyone Whatever you do Don't tell anyone Whatever you do Don't tell
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Written by: JOSH HOMME, NICK OLIVERI
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13 facts about this song
Release Information"The Lost Art of Keeping a Secret" is a song by "Queens of the Stone Age", released on August 7, 2000, as the lead single from their second album titled "Rated R".
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Band MembersAt the time of the song's release, the band consisted of Josh Homme, Nick Oliveri, Gene Trautmann, and Dave Catching.
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Chart SuccessThe song reached number 21 on the UK Singles chart and number 36 on the US Modern Rock chart. It was also their first song to chart in America.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Lost Art of Keeping a Secret" was directed by Brett Simon. It features the band playing in a surreal, haunted mansion, along with several random characters.
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LyricsThe lyrics to the song have been interpreted to reference the burden of keeping secrets, and dealing with paranoia or guilt.
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RecognitionThe song is considered to be one of Queens of the Stone Age's most popular songs, and is often performed live.
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Grammy Nomination"The Lost Art of Keeping a Secret" was nominated for the "Best Hard Rock Performance" category at the 43rd Annual Grammy Awards.
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Cover VersionIn 2014, the Australian musician Eves Karydas (known at the time as Eves) released as a cover of "The Lost Art of Keeping a Secret" for Triple J's Like a Version.
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InfluenceThe song's release helped establish Queens of the Stone Age as a notable band in the rock genre, and marked their transition to a more commercial sound in comparison to their previous self-titled debut album.
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ProducerThe song was produced by Josh Homme and Chris Goss, known for his work with the band Masters of Reality. This production collaboration helped give the song its unique, heavy yet melodic sound.
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Live PerformancesQueens of the Stone Age performed "The Lost Art of Keeping a Secret" on their live DVD "Over the Years and Through the Woods", in addition to numerous television performances.
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Guitarist AppreciationJosh Homme's intricate yet fluid guitar work on "The Lost Art of Keeping a Secret" has been widely praised, further solidifying the band's reputation.
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Album Success"The Lost Art of Keeping a Secret" helped propel the album "Rated R" to commercial success, allowing the band to gain a wider audience. The album itself is often listed as one of the top rock albums of the 2000s.
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