‎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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But Not Tonight
Scott Weiland Lyrics

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Oh God, it's raining
But I'm not complaining
It's filling me up
With new life

The stars in the sky
Bring tears to my eyes
They're lighting my way

Tonight

And I haven't felt so alive
In years

Just for a day
On a day like today
I'll get away from this
Constant debauchery

The wind in my hair
Makes me so aware
How good it is to live
Tonight

And I haven't felt so alive
In years

The moon
Is shining in the sky
Reminding me
Of so many other nights
But they're not like tonight

Oh God, it's raining
And I'm not containing
My pleasure at being
So wet

Here on my own
All on my own
How good it feels to be alone
Tonight

And I haven't felt so alive
In years

The moon
Is shining in the sky
Reminding me
Of so many other nights
When my eyes have been so red

I've been mistaken for dead
But not tonight

Overall Meaning

The song "But Not Tonight" written and performed by Scott Weiland sings about finding peace in solitude amidst the chaos of life's pressures. The first verse indicates that while it is raining, he is not complaining, as the rain is refreshing and filling him up with new life. The stars in the sky bring him to tears, which suggest he is experiencing an emotional release. The refrain "And I haven't felt so alive in years" reaffirms that he is taking pleasure in the simple yet profound pleasures of solitude.

The second verse describes how, on this particular day, he decides to take a break from his constant debauchery and revel in life's basic offerings. The wind in his hair makes him feel alive, and he is reminded of how good it is to live. The moon that is shining in the sky reminds him of other nights, but not like tonight. He is enjoying the moment, living in the present, and taking a break from his life's struggles.

The final verse reinforces the emotions he is experiencing, as he is thrilled to be alone, and how great it feels to be alone. He is no longer dead but is living life, feeling alive for the first time in years. The song, therefore, appears to be about finding peace in solitude amidst life's constant pressure, chaos, and difficulties.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh God, it's raining
Despite the rain, I am content

But I'm not complaining
I am grateful for this experience

It's filling me up
It is rejuvenating me

With new life
Breathing new life into my spirit

The stars in the sky
The stars are mesmerizing

Bring tears to my eyes
I am moved to tears by their beauty

They're lighting my way
They are guiding me forward

Tonight
On this particular evening

And I haven't felt so alive
I feel more alive than I have in years

In years
It has been a long time since I felt this way

Just for a day
Even if only for a short time