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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Blind Confusion
Scott Weiland Lyrics
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The nights, they seem so long
Erase the time of our erosion
Now these days nothing's built to last
We're treading water fast
I'd rather float on mild explosion
And the rain, rain, rain
Yeah, we talk about rain, rain, rain
(The still December)
Starts to wash it away, pain, pain
(With all you rendered cold)
Erase the summer of our corrosion
We told her that you loved her
We told her that you know
We told her that you loved her
Blind confusion
We told her that you loved her
We told her that you know
We told her that you loved her
Mild explosion
You blasted through the walls
The shattered mirror saw
The tick and tock of your explosion
I see the red lights coming fast
I know that sound too well
I hope it ends your vile illusions
And the rain, rain, rain
(I will remember)
Yeah, we talk about rain, rain, rain
(The still December)
Starts to wash it away, pain, pain
(With all you rendered cold)
Erase the summer of our corrosion
Rain, rain, rain
(Your will is shaken)
Yeah we talk about rain, rain, rain
(You wake and pray for)
Starts to wash it away, pain, pain
(The time when you were young)
Erase the summer of our delusions
We told her that you loved her
We told her that you know
We told her that you loved her
Blind confusion
We told her that you loved her
We told her that you know
We told her that you loved her
Mild explosion
The nights have been too long
Your wine's a bit too strong
To while away your mass confusion
Her eyes are way too strong
The shades are dark enough
[Incomprehensible]
We told her that you loved her
We told her that you know
We told her that you loved her
Blind confusion
We told her that you loved her
We told her that you know
We told her that you loved her
Mild explosion
In Scott Weiland's song Blind Confusion, the lyrics reflect on the fleeting nature of life and relationships. The opening verse sets the tone with references to the passing of summer and the erasure of time, indicating a sense of regret and nostalgia. The chorus is a mix of vivid imagery of rain washing away pain and an invocation to erase the memories of summers past that were corroded over time. The repetition of "we told her that you loved her" adds a sense of urgency to the song, as if it is too late to repair broken relationships.
The second verse continues the sense of urgency with references to "vile illusions" and "shattered mirrors," alluding to the idea that the singer is struggling with something that may be traumatic or deeply psychological. The use of "tick and tock" highlights the passage of time and the anxiety that comes with feeling like it's slipping away. The final verse introduces new characters, but the message remains the same: there's a sense of regret and a longing to undo past mistakes.
Overall, the lyrics of Blind Confusion are a contemplative reflection on the impermanence of things and the desire to hold onto what little we have.
Line by Line Meaning
Now summer's come and gone
The passing of time has caused the end of a season.
The nights, they seem so long
The nights seem to be dragging and never-ending.
Erase the time of our erosion
Get rid of the damage that has been caused over time.
Now these days nothing's built to last
Nowadays, things aren't made to endure.
We're treading water fast
We're moving rapidly, but not getting anywhere.
I'd rather float on mild explosion
I'd rather enjoy the momentary rush of excitement than committing to a long-term path.
And the rain, rain, rain (I will remember)
The rain will be a memory that will stick with me.
Yeah, we talk about rain, rain, rain (The still December)
We frequently discuss and remember the rain from a specific time.
Starts to wash it away, pain, pain (With all you rendered cold)
The rain causes the pain and coldness to slowly fade away.
Erase the summer of our corrosion
Let go of the negative effects that have been caused by time.
We told her that you loved her
We informed her that you had strong feelings of love for her.
Blind confusion
Confusion without any clear direction or understanding.
Mild explosion
A slight burst of excitement or energy.
You blasted through the walls
You broke through the normal boundaries.
The shattered mirror saw
The broken mirror reflected what had been damaged.
The tick and tock of your explosion
The rhythmic sounds of your outburst.
I see the red lights coming fast
I can see danger quickly approaching.
I know that sound too well
I recognize this sound from previous experiences.
I hope it ends your vile illusions
I hope that this brings an end to your harmful beliefs and misconceptions.
Your will is shaken
You have lost your determination or drive.
You wake and pray for
You hope for something in particular.
The time when you were young
The memories from when you were younger.
Erase the summer of our delusions
Forget the false beliefs we once had.
The nights have been too long
The nights feel like they're dragging on endlessly.
Your wine's a bit too strong
You've had too much wine, and the effects are intense.
To while away your mass confusion
To distract yourself and forget about your confusion.
Her eyes are way too strong
Her gaze is very intense and powerful.
The shades are dark enough
The sunglasses are dark, so it's difficult to see through them.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DOUGLAS ALLAN GREAN, SCOTT RICHARD WEILAND
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sven Jansen
His voice is magically.. So beautiful!
Shayne Ennis
gonna miss this guy.
Gene Kimg
More than you know . G
jaredfla
Awesome song!
fabian hernandez
Mi favorita del album
Blackcat Tarot
this is a precious rarity, such a gem by Scott not found available anymore? I just am so glad you uploaded these. Thank you, I continue to listen as yrs roll on~
2021
Frank Mack-Hughes
you know guys, i love all his music, since the very first song from core to the last one of happy in galoshes and i think scott weiland is like the wine, musically speaking, he improves with the years, even though i don't have a favourite album i do think his best song or on of his best songs is loving the alien with vr, but that's just my opinion, weiland rocks!!!long live to the guy
Nigel Mikaele
I like Tiny music, purple, 4 and 12 bar blues and this one... especially "killing me sweetly".
philosolicious
"Now summer's come and gone
The nights, they seem so long
Erase the time of our erosion
Now these days nothing's built to last
We're treading water fast
I'd rather float on mild explosion"
Float on Scott...R.I.P...
VirgoJams
My new fav Scott Weiland song! If they released this as a single it would be successful cause it kinda has that The Killer's sound to it.