10 Rock Songs That Mean Absolutely Nothing
6. Monsters in the Parasol - Queens of the Stone Age
As the 2000s got underway, Queens of the Stone Age quickly rose to the top of the hard rock heap. From their low down and dirty tunes to their tales of lust and sin laced throughout their lyrics, almost anything seemed like a good time when filtered through the laid-back tone of Josh Homme's voice. The aura of the band was so badass that they almost trick you into thinking that "Monsters in the Parasol" has a deeper meaning.
Just from the title alone, you know you're in for something monolithic in scope, but once you hear Josh Homme's voice kick in, you quickly realize that the song is a fragmented mess. Though the lyrics are a bit on the abstract side for many, Homme seems to have somewhat of an alibi when describing his inspiration.
When coming up with material for Rated R, Homme used this track as a way of describing the first time he ever tripped on acid. Though the experience was joyous at first, Homme's vision became much more frightening once his friend's parents got home, which culminated in monsters, parasols, and plenty of things covered in hair. This lyric sheet is nothing more than word painting, but the music itself has all the slinky swagger of a snake slithering across the desert floor.