This video is a testament to why you should not try to 'keep pace' with partying rockstars.. or really, any 'party people' Edit: it's also a cautionary tale about pushing people and starting shit. Don't do it. Ever. You have no idea who or 'what' you're pushing around. Leave people alone, yeah? You might just get your teeth kicked in, or even buried in a shallow grave.
The day Josh Homme picked up a microphone, the world became a better place. There are two, maybe three vocalist in rock'n roll that can really grab a hold of one's soul. Josh Homme is one of them. Chris Cornell would be the other.
I still think of Josh as a guitarplayer who also ended up doing vocals than someone whos primarily a, singer. He is a super awesome singer with a nice distinctive voice though.
This video was directed by Hiro Murai, who also directed the videos for: - Childish Gambino - This is America - Childish Gambino - 3005 - Flying Lotus and Kendrick Lamar - Never Catch Me - Spoon - Do You Not to mention he's directed most of the episodes of the show Atlanta
Mainstream Pop people have Hangover by Taio Cruz (is that right? It's been ages since I've seen that name) while we have Smooth sailing by QOTSA which is far better and more awesome.
stuporstar Well, ...Like Clockwork is a criminally underrated abum that was overshadowed by pop releases at the time, which sucks, because Queens of the Stone Age are truly one of the most talented and musically interesting bands around today. Maybe ever.
I love this comment so much, I periodically check for it every couple of months. There's only one comment under a QOTSA video that can go toe to toe with this one - Glastonbury '02 full set with Dave on drums, the whole set video, and the comment is about a particularly charismatic rendition of Regular John.
You should be. The only immediate thought I can offer for someone cooler is if he managed to somehow create a baby souly from the power of badassness with like, Clint Eastwood or some shit. Long Live the Queens
It's all in motion No stoppin' now I've got nothin' to lose And only one way up I'm burning bridges I destroy the mirage Oh, visions of collisions Fuckin'bon voyage It's all smooth sailing From here on out I got bruises and hickies Stitches and scars Got my own theme music It plays wherever I are Fear is the hand That pulls your strings A useless toy Pitiful play thing I'm inflagranti In every way It's all smooth sailing From here on out I'm gon' do the damage That was getting done God only knows Where love vacations If reason is priceless There's no reason to pay for it It's so easy to see And so hard to find Make a mountain of a mole hill And the mole hill is mine I hypnotize you And no one can find you I blow my load Over the status quo Here we go I'm a little bit nonchalant But I dance I'm risking it always No second chance It's gonna be smooth sailing From here on out I'm gon' do the damage 'Til the damage is done God only knows So mind your behavior Follow prescriptions Of your bloated savior Every temple is gold Every is designed Hell is but the temple Of the closed mind Closed mind Closed mind Closed mind It's all smooth sailing From here on out
Smooth Sailing, I Sat by the Ocean, I Appear Missing (and some more I'm forgetting).... so many classic tracks on Like Clockwork. QotSA might be the most consistent band of the last 15+ years.
jesus that was directed well. i dont see much use of the on-body holster cam but this was possibly the most visually striking and gorgously fucked use. great work everyone involved, and i'm so happy to see good music be given visuals that compliment it in this strange future time of musical existence.
Yeah, because gingers come with extra punching power. I'm not sure I'd want to party with him, but can I hire him as a bodyguard? Oh, he's got a job already? Damn.
Hell is but the temple of the closed mind.... lyrical genius right there 👌🏻. I don't care how many years/decades go by.. this song will never get old to me
I listen to this a lot, and it even feels like every time I was drunk witrh my buddies in the city on a sweltering hot saturday in the summer. Stuff is...happening... and no matter what it was we just went with it and had fun and then later...you called WHO to come get us? So that's why he's so mad. And I did WHAT in his bathtub before I passed out? No seriously, I did that? And he's mad at only ME?
The beginning of the video, with the men drinking at the table is EXACTLY what I think of when people say “Let’s go out for Korean barbecue!” A bunch of men, in a restaurant, guarding the best bowls of food ever.
This was played at my wedding for our 'first dance'. On record too just to make it that much sweeter. We got so carried away, we forgot to invite everyone else to join in with us... :)
There was me, that is Josh, and my five droogs, that is Akihiko, Hisako, Kenji, Masato, and Yoshi, and we sat in the Karaoke Sake bar trying to make up our rassoodocks what to do with the evening...
I remember Homme from kids older than me listening to Kyuss, then I caw him in Qotsa and thought the band had timeless stuff to offer, each couple of years I check them expecting them going to shit, yet they get better. Hats off to the band, vids are also always ones thay don't age. This is what you call genius
goddamn it. qotsa makes such catchy tunes but with subject and video matter to still be fucking weird and cool still. this album is one of the best records in a long time
4:10 is the musical equivalent of being on a trip. Just like the video. Its so stange to be heard in a kind of mainstream song. Im not complaining i love it.
It's always been hard for me to pick a favorite anything; movie, band, food, etc., but I decided the QOTSA is my favorite band. Everything that Homme makes with Queens is gold.
Everytime I share this people seem to think it's about fixing your life and getting things to flow the right way when in fact it's about the exact opposite
To me, this video represents QotSA's style perfectly. The sorta buzzed out daze, blurred memories and the next day hangover just fits with their music. Ever since the Feel Good Hit Of The Summer
Holy hell, I was listening to this track while studying. I look up and see a foot being buried and had to rewind to watch the whole video. That was an epic ride for this awesome song.
Lyrics It's all in motion No stoppin' now I've got nothin' to lose And only one way up I'm burning bridges I destroy the mirage Oh, visions of collisions Fuckin 'bon voyage It's all smooth sailing From here on out I got bruises and hickies Stitches and scars Got my own theme music It plays wherever I are Fear is the hand That pulls your strings A useless toy Pitiful plaything I'm inflagranti In every way It's all smooth sailing From here on out I'm gon' do the damage That needs gettin' done God only knows Where love vacations If reason is priceless There's no reason to pay for it It's so easy to see And so hard to find Make a mountain of a mole hill If the mole hill is mine I hypnotize you And no one can find you I blow my load Over the status quo Here we go I'm a little bit nonchalant But I dance I'm risking it always No second chance It's gonna be smooth sailing From here on out I'm gon' do the damage 'Til the damage is done yeah God only knows So mind your behavior Follow prescriptions Of your lord and savior Every temple is gold Every hook is designed Hell is but the temple Of the closed mind Closed mind Closed mind Closed mind It's all smooth sailing From here on out Shut up Pow!
This is the up there with the funniest music videos I've ever seen. I can't stop watching and pissing myself laughing. Josh you are the King of my world and everything you touch turns to gold. My new mission in life is to become a status quo xx
"What did you do last weekend Josh?"
"Oh, you know. The usual."
shit went from 0 to 100 real fucking quick
Haha that it did.....
I would like A bowl of Miso soup
What's crazy is that's exactly what can happen when you're drinking hard with hard drinkers.
In Mr. Yoshi's defense he thought he was slaying a demon at the time, so... accident?
Josh is the literal embodiment of "if you have all kinds of fucked up problems in your life, just write really awesome songs about them"
I must say, I really like the people in the comment section. I think I finally found a place I can call Homme.
ba dum tss
mi homme es su homme
Welcome to earth 🤜🙏🤞❤🐫😁
you sing this song and he’ll homme along
JAJAJAJ A Good one, fuck u made me laugh
those 5 mins told a better story than all 3 hangover movies
I’m not so sure budy
Brilliant
But i am still wanduring what the hell that dog creature was
Cringe gen z
Those are fun movies, why the hate?
Fun fact: Same Director as "This is America" by Childish Gambino (Hiro Murai)
and some episodes of Atlanta. Guy's a bona fide genius.
This song should be renamed to This Is Japan
@@Megaalith it's in Korea...
no wonder why I loved this clip so much. Now it makes perfect sense.
Yeah that's really sick and not only directed episodes for Atlanta also did a couple of ones for HBO's Barry
So I heard that Japan would not release "...Like Clockwork" due to censorship issues.
Josh Homme paid the Japanese music censorship board a visit...
Jordan Gray this is my favourite comment
They get the Pearl Jam foot.
true story
Mikey said the same thing about Japan with the Mini Mansions Gummy Bear video or images (Mikey's tongue with Gummy Bear).
this is probably my fave QOTSA song.. the groove is just sick
SO COMPLETE AHHH I LOVE THIS SONG
@@royaguilarportocarrero26 same here! That guitar/analogue synth line before the end...I get some NIN vibes here! LUV IT!
This is my theme song lmao
Born to Hula
I actually don't care for alot of QOTSA material but this song and "I sat by the ocean" are two of my favorites.
Brilliant! This is a classic right here. Shows that music videos aren't quite dead yet.
I never thought anyone believed they were? Some of the most creative music videos I've seen have been in the last 6-9 years.
I think this video was inspired by an older video from - Franz Ferdinand - Ulysses.
No they aren't this is proof makes me happy every time
yo i actually didnt get the golden ray gun. You'll be hearing from my lawyers shortly.
This video is a testament to why you should not try to 'keep pace' with partying rockstars.. or really, any
'party people'
Edit: it's also a cautionary tale about pushing people and starting shit. Don't do it. Ever. You have no idea who or 'what' you're pushing around. Leave people alone, yeah? You might just get your teeth kicked in, or even buried in a shallow grave.
hilarious concept.
Also one of the best videos I've ever seen. How did they make it more hardcore than they are?
i did NOT expect this to be the video to this song AT ALL. O.o
i see you in nearly every song with an opinion, are you a music critic?
Diogo Filipe Rocha
i already know
Potassium why ask questions you already know the answer to?
The day Josh Homme picked up a microphone, the world became a better place. There are two, maybe three vocalist in rock'n roll that can really grab a hold of one's soul. Josh Homme is one of them. Chris Cornell would be the other.
Billie Joe Armstrong for me too
josh homme, chris cornell and thom yorke are my favorite rock singers
Agreed and Maynard James Keenan
I think it's John frusciante in the runnings for #3
I still think of Josh as a guitarplayer who also ended up doing vocals than someone whos primarily a, singer.
He is a super awesome singer with a nice distinctive voice though.
took 8 years for me to realize how brilliant this video truly is
Same here, this one's crept under my skin play by play.
I see this as the best video they ever did. Maybe ever will.
This video was directed by Hiro Murai, who also directed the videos for:
- Childish Gambino - This is America
- Childish Gambino - 3005
- Flying Lotus and Kendrick Lamar - Never Catch Me
- Spoon - Do You
Not to mention he's directed most of the episodes of the show Atlanta
This is one of the craziest videos ever... a Japanese, high class, corporate Clockwork Orange.
I know your comment is old but it really is just Japanese Clockwork Orange. They even engage in the old ultra violence
...Like Clockwork Orange
i don’t know if you guys see it but it reminds me of Clockwork Orange
Reminds me of my twenties, minus the violence.
rock cannot survive without bands like these
😀 👍👍
This is like a cooler version of "The Hangover."
And or Very Bad Things.
Mainstream Pop people have Hangover by Taio Cruz (is that right? It's been ages since I've seen that name) while we have Smooth sailing by QOTSA which is far better and more awesome.
He meant the movie the hangover
Definitely getting a Very Bad Things vibe here
It's a better movie than anything Tarantino has made since '97.
4:10. THAT riff. That riff messed with my head in many ways. It's absolutely brutal, yet so simple.
Gives me chills each time.
How in the name of God does this amazing song and sick video only have 1.7 mill view almost a year after release? Its a fucking crime.
my thoughts exactly
Been doing my best to fix it for 3 days now.
Because there are only 2 million people in the world.
I hear you.
stuporstar Well, ...Like Clockwork is a criminally underrated abum that was overshadowed by pop releases at the time, which sucks, because Queens of the Stone Age are truly one of the most talented and musically interesting bands around today. Maybe ever.
This song makes you feel a little high. It's perfection
yep
Makes you feel drunk.
...and Josh Homme calls this Tuesday
tried to pay for beer in bison dollars.....did not go as planned.
philmanchan Tuesdays = The second Friday 🤯
Josh is the literal god.
99% of the people that replied have never been around Josh. He is a good musician and has good videos. I am glad he has been around :)
I love this comment so much, I periodically check for it every couple of months. There's only one comment under a QOTSA video that can go toe to toe with this one - Glastonbury '02 full set with Dave on drums, the whole set video, and the comment is about a particularly charismatic rendition of Regular John.
That time Josh fired everyone in the band and hired a Japanese crew
Mercutio korean crew;)
Mercutio He had to fire them and rehire the band because of the one guy who had too much and murdered some ghuy
hahaha funny
jajajajajaja
XD wow
Don't do drugs kids, unless it's a business trip.
Jenna Lin "business trip" no pun intended of course
Nice to know somebody caught that LOL
...unless it's a business trip and the company pays.
Got it
Nice.
I'm pretty comfortable in saying that Josh Homme may be the coolest person alive.
+Darragh Tate and the fact that he was ded for a few minutes makes him even cooler
You should be.
The only immediate thought I can offer for someone cooler is if he managed to somehow create a baby souly from the power of badassness with like, Clint Eastwood or some shit.
Long Live the Queens
Nah, Dizzy Wright
+Darragh Tate Though, he has tough competition with Dave Grohl
+Max Gigle Dave is the nicest guy, Josh the cooler.
What a pefect song to listen while you're totally wasted, it gets me so fucking pumped for some reason lol
it's all fun and games until a drunk asian businessman tries to recreate bioshock in an alley
Then its just fun
A slave obeys
BioShock 1?
It's all in motion
No stoppin' now
I've got nothin' to lose
And only one way up
I'm burning bridges
I destroy the mirage
Oh, visions of collisions
Fuckin'bon voyage
It's all smooth sailing
From here on out
I got bruises and hickies
Stitches and scars
Got my own theme music
It plays wherever I are
Fear is the hand
That pulls your strings
A useless toy
Pitiful play thing
I'm inflagranti
In every way
It's all smooth sailing
From here on out
I'm gon' do the damage
That was getting done
God only knows
Where love vacations
If reason is priceless
There's no reason to pay for it
It's so easy to see
And so hard to find
Make a mountain of a mole hill
And the mole hill is mine
I hypnotize you
And no one can find you
I blow my load
Over the status quo
Here we go
I'm a little bit nonchalant
But I dance
I'm risking it always
No second chance
It's gonna be smooth sailing
From here on out
I'm gon' do the damage
'Til the damage is done
God only knows
So mind your behavior
Follow prescriptions
Of your bloated savior
Every temple is gold
Every is designed
Hell is but the temple
Of the closed mind
Closed mind
Closed mind
Closed mind
It's all smooth sailing
From here on out
In all seriousness these guys are probably a blast to hang out with. I hope they never stop making music.
Definitely are
Josh is a brilliant guy, funny AF and kind too :)
Smooth Sailing, I Sat by the Ocean, I Appear Missing (and some more I'm forgetting).... so many classic tracks on Like Clockwork. QotSA might be the most consistent band of the last 15+ years.
4:10 is still one of the most unbelievable sections of song I've ever heard
es muy flashero
Eze Canch jajajajja me matan los comentarios en inglés y el “es muy flashero” ahí en el medio XD
JereBondak#21 jajaj claaa lo q menos pense era q alguien iba a entender el concepto
yo me hice una remera con la imagen del loco que le sale humo de la cara...glorioso
Esta es la mejor conversacion que encontre en comentarios jajaja
jesus that was directed well. i dont see much use of the on-body holster cam but this was possibly the most visually striking and gorgously fucked use. great work everyone involved, and i'm so happy to see good music be given visuals that compliment it in this strange future time of musical existence.
Still great five years later
@@EtherDais totally
hiro murai knows how to do it well
You should see Requiem for a Dream
@@katyisgone already did and it SUUUUUXXXXXXX
That riff is the sexiest thing I have heard in years. Never mind Josh's voice! Damn, this is hot all over.
If reason is priceless
There is no reason to pay for it
+J Stone Edgy
+J Stone
I'll take two of whatever the fuck he had, please.
+Smokey Nope also can I think I want yoooo
I'm not even stoned, and this is a badass quote
+J Stone .... That's the exact reason I steal! Them's checkout clerks and security folks just don't seem to want to listen to reason!
2:07 The punch you receive from a 6'5'' ginger is sure to knock you down to the ground!
Yeah, because gingers come with extra punching power. I'm not sure I'd want to party with him, but can I hire him as a bodyguard? Oh, he's got a job already? Damn.
I heard he fucked an Ostridge once...
@@cthulhujankinx5652 Allegedlys
Love the David Bowie influence, through Trent Reznor vibe. Love the spaces in between the notes making it groove!
I've been geeking out about this very thing. So much Bowie. Glorious!
I had this on repeat like 45 times today in the car.
Josh is a good influence, clearly.
this song feels like someone going through a manic episode thinking they're a god and I love it
Good to see that Max Headroom has been having a great time after his show got cancelled.
Jean Marceaux LOL!!!
Nice one!! ; ((
the opening riff to this song is literally the jankiest thing and i love it
Hell is but the temple of the closed mind.... lyrical genius right there 👌🏻.
I don't care how many years/decades go by.. this song will never get old to me
You can't find a single interpretation on this song and it kills me
Definitely one of their funkiest songs, man, such a jam
I listen to this a lot, and it even feels like every time I was drunk witrh my buddies in the city on a sweltering hot saturday in the summer. Stuff is...happening... and no matter what it was we just went with it and had fun and then later...you called WHO to come get us? So that's why he's so mad. And I did WHAT in his bathtub before I passed out? No seriously, I did that? And he's mad at only ME?
*I BLOW MY LOAD OVER THE STATUS QUO, HERE WE GO*
The beginning of the video, with the men drinking at the table is EXACTLY what I think of when people say “Let’s go out for Korean barbecue!” A bunch of men, in a restaurant, guarding the best bowls of food ever.
This was played at my wedding for our 'first dance'. On record too just to make it that much sweeter. We got so carried away, we forgot to invite everyone else to join in with us... :)
There was me, that is Josh, and my five droogs, that is Akihiko, Hisako, Kenji, Masato, and Yoshi, and we sat in the Karaoke Sake bar trying to make up our rassoodocks what to do with the evening...
nice reference!
Bit of the old in out in out with some fine young devotcka then wake up with a pain in the gulliver
Hahahahahahahaha genius!!!
you’ve got a great big pair of hefty yarblokos me droog
I remember Homme from kids older than me listening to Kyuss, then I caw him in Qotsa and thought the band had timeless stuff to offer, each couple of years I check them expecting them going to shit, yet they get better. Hats off to the band, vids are also always ones thay don't age. This is what you call genius
This is the best short story of the corporate world I have ever seen.
Love that riff and rhythm so sleazy and funky like the devil's own lap dance!
the devil does lap dances?💦
Hell of a video, still rocking it in 2023 lads
"YOU KILLED THE FUCKING DRUMMER YOU IDIOT!!!!"
A dream of mine is to have a night out like this in Japan!
this will always be such a cool fucking song.
thaaaat was just way too fucking good
goddamn it. qotsa makes such catchy tunes but with subject and video matter to still be fucking weird and cool still. this album is one of the best records in a long time
I once had this playing in my car and I almost crashed it. The irony in the title is no joke, this song is atomic.
DRUNK DRIVING!?!?
@@gorgrorg3566 no, I don't even drink haha
ending of the video should've been "Mr. Queens of the Stone age, we accept your proposition, you're hired."
Drugs+Alcohol+Violence+Josh Homme+Great song= What else can you ask for?
2sacks1 LOL! XD
Thanks to Justin Moore for sending me here. This was all filmed in my hometown, 6th Street, Koreatown, LA. This video and band kicks ass.
Wait, so this isn't in Japan!? Holy shit, that's awesome!
my birthday parties better go like this
When I first heard this song I was like “this some bender/acid trip/wild night vibe”
And then I saw this video 👍
I'm a better person now for having heard this.
4:10 is the musical equivalent of being on a trip. Just like the video. Its so stange to be heard in a kind of mainstream song. Im not complaining i love it.
Well this is a hidden gem.
It's always been hard for me to pick a favorite anything; movie, band, food, etc., but I decided the QOTSA is my favorite band. Everything that Homme makes with Queens is gold.
I was lucky enough to meet the band on Era Vulgaris tour. Josh is so sweet and down to earth.
This is quiet simply the greatest song/video ever made.
This is what my grandma thinks happens when you smoke weed
Reefer madness lol
Everytime I share this people seem to think it's about fixing your life and getting things to flow the right way when in fact it's about the exact opposite
Josh going all "Hangovers 1, 2 & 3" Classic. Wish Dave was in it.
To me, this video represents QotSA's style perfectly. The sorta buzzed out daze, blurred memories and the next day hangover just fits with their music. Ever since the Feel Good Hit Of The Summer
josh homme is awesome. his level of badassness is over 9.000
please stop
Phantom9713 okay i am sorry...
+Imaginary Fox dont let your memes be dreams let your memes be free
One Handed Raptor thanks one handed raptor!i may follow your advice...
C'mon he's just a singer.......
Holy hell, I was listening to this track while studying. I look up and see a foot being buried and had to rewind to watch the whole video. That was an epic ride for this awesome song.
This is one of the better music vids I've seen lately and makes me wish I was cool enough to hang out with Josh Homme.
Lyrics
It's all in motion
No stoppin' now
I've got nothin' to lose
And only one way up
I'm burning bridges
I destroy the mirage
Oh, visions of collisions
Fuckin 'bon voyage
It's all smooth sailing
From here on out
I got bruises and hickies
Stitches and scars
Got my own theme music
It plays wherever I are
Fear is the hand
That pulls your strings
A useless toy
Pitiful plaything
I'm inflagranti
In every way
It's all smooth sailing
From here on out
I'm gon' do the damage
That needs gettin' done
God only knows
Where love vacations
If reason is priceless
There's no reason to pay for it
It's so easy to see
And so hard to find
Make a mountain of a mole hill
If the mole hill is mine
I hypnotize you
And no one can find you
I blow my load
Over the status quo
Here we go
I'm a little bit nonchalant
But I dance
I'm risking it always
No second chance
It's gonna be smooth sailing
From here on out
I'm gon' do the damage
'Til the damage is done yeah
God only knows
So mind your behavior
Follow prescriptions
Of your lord and savior
Every temple is gold
Every hook is designed
Hell is but the temple
Of the closed mind
Closed mind
Closed mind
Closed mind
It's all smooth sailing
From here on out
Shut up
Pow!
I imagine the Marvel - Sony deal went down something like this.
hahaha clever
Keep em coming boys...we love you guys...!
Seeing them play this live was truly amazing
Straight up bliss to my ears. Thank you QOTSA for this incredible song 😍
I can never get enough of this song and video 🖤
These guys have always been great
Choreography and scene designs are brilliant!
Love this. Great visuals, great music, great post-production. All around awesome!
cant get this song out of my head! it rocks!
Best QOTSA song.
Great video! Love these guys SO MUCH.
This is the up there with the funniest music videos I've ever seen. I can't stop watching and pissing myself laughing. Josh you are the King of my world and everything you touch turns to gold. My new mission in life is to become a status quo xx
I love this! Thank you Gods of Rock!
Great clip!! Awesome song!!!
Oh Josh, you're the greatest thing ever.
This song "came back around" for me and I've been playing it on repeat for the past week. Forgot how amazing the video & song are.
I wish i could thumbs up again 👍 every time Isee any QOTSA video.
I love this
Temazo :)
One of the best music videos i watched in a longggg time
I CANNOT get enough of this song or video
awesome videoclip!
This is easily one of my favorite music videos ever
Masterpiece
Love it..
Qotsa..Spacca!!