Little Sister
Queens of the Stone Age
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Hey, sister, are you all alone? I'm standing out your window Hey, little sister, can I come inside you? I want to show you all my love I want to be the only one I know you like nobody ever, baby Little sister, can't you find another way? No more living life behind a shadow You whisper secrets in my ear Slowly dancing cheek to cheek Such a sweet thing when you open up, baby They say I'll only do you wrong Come together 'cause I understand Just who you really are, yeah, baby Little sister, can't you find another way? No more living life behind a shadow I shake up.
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Written by: Joey Castillo, Joshua Homme, Troy Van Leeuwen
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Release Details"Little Sister" is a song by American rock band Queens of the Stone Age. It was first released as a single in December 2004 and subsequently included in their fourth studio album, “Lullabies to Paralyze” in March 2005.
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Chart PerformanceUpon release, the song was successful, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and No. 2 in the UK Rock Chart.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe song lyrics are often believed to be about forbidden love or desire, reflecting themes of both innocence and maturity. However, the actual theme of the song isn't explicitly stated by the band.
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Prominent InstrumentsThe music in "Little Sister" is characterized by its heavy use of a cowbell, a percussion instrument, creating a distinctive rhythm in the song.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song features drummer Dave Grohl and was directed by renowned filmmaker and video director, Nathan Cox.
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Live Performances"Little Sister" is often a standard part of the band's setlist for their live concerts.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists, including rock band Paramore during Reading Festival 2014.
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Cultural ReferencesThe title "Little Sister" may be a nod to a same-titled song by Elvis Presley though any overarching connection between the two songs is not confirmed.
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Guitar HeroThe song was included in the soundtrack of popular video game, "Guitar Hero II" due to its distinctive guitar riff.
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Critical ReceptionCritics generally praise the song for its upbeat rhythm, catchy tune, and powerful delivery. It is often ranked among Queens of the Stone Age's best songs.
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Songwriters"Little Sister" was written by band members Josh Homme and Troy Van Leeuwen.
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B-Side TracksThe single version of "Little Sister" also includes the B-side tracks "The Bronze" and "Long Slow Goodbye."
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