My God is the Sun

Queens of the Stone Age

About My God is the Sun

"My God Is the Sun" is the first single by Queens of the Stone Age from their sixth studio album, ... Like Clockwork (2013). The band debuted the song at Lollapalooza Brazil on March 30, 2013. The studio version of the single debuted on BBC Radio 1 on April 8, 2013, and became available for download with preorders of the album. In December 2013, the song was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category Best Rock Performance. Although the song did not win, it was played as the closer for the show. However, their performance (which was in collaboration with Dave Grohl, Lindsey Buckingham, and Nine Inch Nails) was cut short, and the credits and advertisements ran over top the performance. This has created an uproar from the performers, particularly Trent Reznor, criticizing the event for cheating them. 


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Far beyond the desert road
Where everything ends up
So good the empty space, mental erase
Forgive, forgot

Heal them, like fire from a gun
Kneeling, my god is the Sun
Heal them, with fire from above
Kneeling, my god is the Sun

I don't know what time it was
I don't wear a watch
So good to be an ant who crawls
Atop a spinning rock

Heal them, like fire from a gun
Kneeling, my god is the Sun
Heal them, with fire from above
Kneeling, my god is the Sun

Heal them, like fire from a gun
Kneeling, my god is the Sun
Healing, kneeling
Godless heathens

Godless heathens always waltz on the sky

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Queens of the Stone Age

Queens of the Stone Age is an American rock band from Palm Desert, California, United States, formed in 1997. The band's line-up includes founding member Josh Homme (lead vocals, guitar), alongside longtime members Troy Van Leeuwen (guitar, lap steel, backing vocals), Michael Shuman (bass guitar, backing vocals), Dean Fertita (keyboards, guitar, percussion, backing vocals), and Jon Theodore (drums, percussion). Former members include, Dave Grohl, Nick Oliveri, and Joey Castillo. more »

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Written by: Dean Anthony Fertita, Josh Homme, Joshua Michael Homme, Michael Jay Shuman, Troy Dean Van Leeuwen

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12 facts about this song

Album
"My God Is The Sun" is the lead single from Queens of the Stone Age's sixth studio album, "...Like Clockwork", released in 2013.
Return of Band Member
The song marked the return of former drummer and founding member Dave Grohl, who performed on the track and the entire album, after the departure of Joey Castillo.
Grammy Nominations
"My God Is The Sun" was nominated for Best Rock Performance at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards in 2014.
Lyrics Inspiration
The lyrics are heavily influenced by frontman Josh Homme's near-death experience during a surgery in 2010. The song reflects on themes of rebirth and introspection.
Chart Position
The song reached number 17 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and number 42 on the Rock Airplay chart in the U.S.
Musical Style
The song is categorized under the Desert Rock genre and is known for its blend of heavy metal, alternative rock, and stoner rock elements.
Release
The song and album were released under Matador Records, marking the band's first release with the label after splitting with previous label Interscope.
First Performance
Queens of the Stone Age debuted "My God Is The Sun" live at Lollapalooza Brazil in March 2013 before the song's official release.
Animated Music Video
The music video for the song is an animation directed by Boneface and Liam Brazier, which follows a cryptic narrative that links all of the videos from the "...Like Clockwork" album.
Critical Reception
The song received widespread acclaim from music critics for its energetic performance, strong instrumentation, and Homme's powerful vocals.
Record Producer
The song was produced by frontman Josh Homme and British producer James Ford, who has previously worked with bands like Arctic Monkeys and Florence and the Machine.
Band Collaboration
"My God Is The Sun" marks the first time that all five then current members of the band recorded a song together.

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