First It Giveth Lyrics
Queens Of The Stone Age
Lyrics
I'm in you, you're in me, I can't tell
You're so cruel, more than me, it is true, that's right
Loyal to only you, up your sleeve
I want some, of all of you, trickin' me
First it giveth then it taketh away
First it giveth then it taketh away
First it giveth then it taketh away
First it giveth then it taketh away
I would beg, I would plead, I would shake
On a hook, dangling, by the way
I'm so young and beautiful, I'm no fool
Time goes by, tables turn, now I know
First it giveth then it taketh away
First it giveth then it taketh away
First it giveth then it taketh away
First it giveth then it taketh away
First it giveth then it taketh away
First it giveth then it taketh away
Away, away, oh
Song & Lyrics Facts
Queens of the Stone Age's "First It Giveth" was released on June 6, 2003 as part of their third studio album Songs for the Deaf. The song was written by band members Josh Homme and Nick Oliveri, with drums recorded by Dave Grohl.
Lyrically, the song is about the dangers of giving into temptation and how it can lead to one’s downfall. Musically, the track combines elements of classic rock, hard rock, and stoner rock, featuring distorted electric guitars, thunderous drums, and a driving bass line.