‎Scott Richard Weiland (né Kline, October 27, 1967 – December 3, 2015) was … Read Full Bio ↴‎Scott Richard Weiland (né Kline, October 27, 1967 – December 3, 2015) was an American musician, singer and songwriter. During a career spanning three decades, Weiland was best known as the lead singer of the band Stone Temple Pilots from 1989 to 2002 and 2008 to 2013, making six records with them. He was also lead vocalist of supergroup Velvet Revolver from 2003 to 2008, recording two albums, and recorded one album with another supergroup, Art of Anarchy. He also established himself as a solo artist, releasing three studio albums, two cover albums, and collaborations with several other musicians throughout his career.

Derided by critics early in his career, Weiland was known for his flamboyant and chaotic onstage persona; he was also known for constantly changing his appearance and vocal style, for his use of a megaphone in concerts for vocal effect, and for his battles with substance abuse. Now widely viewed as a talented and versatile vocalist, Weiland has been ranked in the Top 100 Heavy Metal Vocalists by Hit Parader (No. 57).

In 2012, Weiland formed the backing band The Wildabouts. The band received mixed reviews, and some critics and fans noted Weiland's failing health. In December 2015, Weiland died of an accidental drug overdose on his tour bus in Minnesota at the age of 48. Upon his death, many critics and peers offered re-evaluations of Weiland's life and career; those critics included David Fricke of Rolling Stone and Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins, who identified Weiland as one of the "voices of the generation" alongside Kurt Cobain and Layne Staley.

Studio albums
12 Bar Blues (1998)
Happy in Galoshes (2008)

Cover albums
A Compilation of Scott Weiland Cover Songs (2011)
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (2011)

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Big Black Monster
Scott Weiland Lyrics

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You did not call when she was home
You left while she was sleeping
You left a note said that you went
To get some cigarettes

But that was three long days ago
What have you got to say?
A big black monster flew right in

You're stranded on me, babe

Another day, another way
To sell your story to her
Talking with, gets you nowhere
Your voice falls on deaf ears

And that was three long days ago
What have you got to say?
A big black monster flew right in
You're stranded on me, babe

Did you hear the monster come up?
He came across your name
Did you hear the monster come up?
(You're crashing, you're crashing)

Did you hear the monster come up?
He came across your name
Did you hear the monster come up?
(You're crashing)

You did not call when she was home
You left while she was sleeping
You left a note said that you went
To get some cigarettes

But that was three long days ago
What have you got to say?
A big black monster flew right in
You're stranded on me, babe

Did you hear the monster come up?
He came across your name
Did you hear the monster come up?
(You're crashing, you're crashing)

Did you hear the monster come up?
He came across your name
Did you hear the monster come up?
(You're crashing)

Did you hear the monster come up?
He came across your name
Did you hear the monster come up?
(You're crashing, you're crashing)

Did you hear the monster come up?
He came across your name

Did you hear the monster come up?
(You're crashing)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Scott Weiland's song "Big Black Monster" seem to deal with the aftermath of someone leaving without explanation. The singer spends the entire song questioning and criticizing the person who left, pointing out how they didn't even have the decency to call or say goodbye in person. The repeated line "a big black monster flew right in, you're stranded on me, babe" seems to suggest that the act of leaving was so sudden and hurtful that it feels like a monstrous force has taken over the situation. The singer also seems to imply that the person who left is now desperate to get back in touch, but their attempts to do so (talking with them, trying to sell their story) are falling on deaf ears.

Overall, the lyrics suggest a sense of betrayal and abandonment, mixed with frustration and anger. The metaphor of the "big black monster" adds a layer of symbolism to the song, creating a sense of dread and chaos that amplifies the emotional weight of the lyrics.

Some possible interpretations of this song could include themes of trust, communication, and the breakdown of relationships. The lyrics could also be read as a commentary on addiction, with the "big black monster" representing the overpowering nature of drugs or other vices.

Line by Line Meaning

You did not call when she was home
You didn't bother to call her when you knew she was at home

You left while she was sleeping
You left without a goodbye while she was fast asleep

You left a note said that you went
You left a note saying that you had gone out

To get some cigarettes
To buy cigarettes

But that was three long days ago
It's been three days since you left

What have you got to say?
Why haven't you communicated with her since you left?

A big black monster flew right in
A major problem or negative situation suddenly occurred

You're stranded on me, babe
You're stuck with me and can't escape the consequences of your actions

Another day, another way
You keep trying to come up with new excuses and explanations

To sell your story to her
To persuade her to believe your side of the story

Talking with, gets you nowhere
Your attempts to talk to her are futile