‎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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Lad Your Roof Brings Me Down
Scott Weiland Lyrics

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When your roof It drags me down -Drags me down
I've become the painted clown -I'll paint your town
When your roof It tears me down -Wears me down
You stare me down - Down Down Down Down

Lady

When today I thought there was sun -But sun stole away

I'll play by your rules I'd follow you anyway
When your roof It tears me down -Wears me down
I'll be your clown - Down Down Down Down

Lady

Pitchin' and reachin' and poundin' and fallin'
Now... Lady

Overall Meaning

In Scott Weiland's song "Lady Your Roof Brings Me Down," the lyrics describe a person's feeling of being weighed down and worn out by the challenges they face. The "roof" symbolizes the burden or barrier that is causing this feeling, dragging the person down and contributing to their status as a "painted clown." Despite this, the person is still willing to follow the "rules" and be led by the "Lady" referenced in the song. The lyrics imply a sense of submission and dependency, as well as the desire to continue pleasing the person despite the difficulties they face.

The lyrics also contain imagery and metaphorical language that contribute to the overall meaning of the song. The use of the sun as a metaphor for hope and positivity created a sense of contrast between the struggles faced by the person and the possibility of something better. Additionally, the combination of verbs such as "pitchin'," "reachin'," and "poundin'" create a sense of struggle and imbalance that is further emphasized by the repetition of the word "fallin'."

Line by Line Meaning

When your roof It drags me down -Drags me down
The weight of your problems is weighing on me and dragging me down with you

I've become the painted clown -I'll paint your town
I'm willing to do anything to make you happy, even if it means sacrificing my own emotions and being your entertainment

When your roof It tears me down -Wears me down
I'm slowly losing my strength and energy trying to uphold your problems and burdens

You stare me down - Down Down Down Down
You're watching me struggle and suffer, yet you're not offering any help or support

When today I thought there was sun -But sun stole away
I had hoped for a bright and positive day, but your problems have overshadowed it and made it dark

I'll play by your rules I'd follow you anyway
I'll do whatever it takes to make you happy and satisfied, even if it means compromising my own beliefs and values

I'll be your clown - Down Down Down Down
I'll continue to put on a smile and entertain you while I'm actually hurting and struggling inside

Pitchin' and reachin' and poundin' and fallin'
I'm doing everything I can to try and fix your problems, but it feels like I'm just constantly failing and falling

Now... Lady
I'm calling out to you for help and support, as I can't continue to bear the weight of your problems alone

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: SCOTT RICHARD WEILAND, VICTOR INDRIZZO

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