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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Bleed Out
Scott Weiland Lyrics
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Tell me how to play, I learned to hate you
Tell me that I never will improve
Don't wanna spoon me
Tell me how to bleed
And I'll keep bleeding out
So we can go, baby, go baby go
So is it you and me
You and me for real?
Say I can feel it
Is it real, real, real?
Tell me what to say, I'll learn to love you
Tell me how to play, I'll learn, learn to hate you
Tell me that I never will improve or wanna spoon me
Tell me how to bleed, oh yeah, and I'll keep bleeding out
Can't take it, don't like it
Don't fake it, no, no lies
Can't take it, don't like it
Don't fake it, no, no lies
So I got us two tickets to the show
So we can go, baby, go baby go
So is it you and me
You and me for real?
Say I can feel it
Is it real, real, real?
So tell me 'bout your name
Tell 'bout the game
Tell me 'bout your eyes
So tell me 'bout your lies
Tell me what you want, I say I love you
Tell me how to play, I learn to hate you
Tell me what you want, I say I love you
Tell me how to play, I learn to love you
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Bleeding out
Yeah
The lyrics of "Bleed Out" by Scott Weiland and the Wildabouts depict a tumultuous and confusing relationship. The first verse suggests a power dynamic, with the singer asking the other person to tell them what to say and how to act towards them. The conflicting messages are highlighted as the singer wants to love the other person, but also wants to hate them, and is willing to bleed out if that's what it takes. The second verse continues the theme of confusion but also introduces an attempt at reconciliation, with the singer purchasing tickets to a show for the two of them. The refrain emphasizes the desire for truth and honesty, with the singer insisting that they can't take any fakery or lies.
As a whole, the song seems to be exploring the difficulties of communication and trust in a relationship that is constantly shifting and uncertain, with both parties struggling to figure out what they want and how to express it.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me what to say, I say I love you
I am willing to change who I am and what I feel in order to please you and make you happy.
Tell me how to play, I learned to hate you
I have conformed myself to your standards and ways, even if it meant losing myself and growing to resent you.
Tell me that I never will improve
You constantly put me down and make me feel like I will never be good enough for you.
Don't wanna spoon me
You are rejecting my affection and intimacy.
Tell me how to bleed
Your methods of hurting and controlling me are what I am accustomed to and I will continue to suffer because of it.
And I'll keep bleeding out
I will continue to suffer the pain you inflict upon me, even if it destroys me.
Can't take it, don't like it
I am reaching a breaking point and cannot stand the suffering and negative influence you have on me anymore.
Don't fake it, no, no lies
I need you to be honest with me and not manipulate me any longer.
So I got us two tickets to the show
I am trying to make an effort to bring us closer together and have a positive experience.
So we can go, baby, go baby go
I hope that we can have fun and enjoy each other's company despite our issues.
Say I can feel it
Tell me that our connection is real and that we truly understand each other.
Is it real, real, real?
I need validation that what we have is genuine and not just a façade.
Tell me 'bout your name
I want to know more about you on a personal level, beyond the surface level information I already have.
Tell 'bout the game
What motivates and drives you? What is your end goal?
Tell me 'bout your eyes
I want to understand your perspective and see the world through your eyes.
So tell me 'bout your lies
What have you been hiding from me that I need to know about in order to move forward?
Tell me what you want, I say I love you
I am once again willing to change myself to fit your desires and make you happy, even if it goes against who I am.
Tell me how to play, I learn to hate you
I have realized that following your lead and conforming to your ways has caused me to lose myself, and grow to feel resentment towards you.
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I am acknowledging the negative impact that your influence on me has had.
Bleeding out
I am still enduring the emotional and mental pain that you have caused me, and it is slowly destroying me from the inside out.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MIKE CAREN, JUSTIN FRANKS, KARA DIOGUARDI, JASON DERULO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@erichiscock1043
Weiland was the best Singer and songwriter of my generation my favorite musician of all time
@user-pw5vx9cq3f
this is album is a masterpiece
@sadiethomas8858
My favorite song off this album.
@Rll440
yep, this records is one of finest works ever.
one of the best albums of 2015.
@sonicjet7759
This sounds like Nirvana Lounge Act :)
Scott Weiland & The Wildabouts have made a good hard rocking solid low fi garage punk rocking album , Blaster sounds really good
@svtman93
RIP Scott you were my favorite frontman
@artsyblacksmith
Good song!
@williambourque926
Totally reminded me of something Nirvana would've done, glad I wasn't the only one that felt that way.
@Reconcile8582a
❤❤❤❤❤
@gerryorangefan6150
Scortt sounds pretty good.