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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Oppopsite Octave Reaction
Scott Weiland Lyrics
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Daddy's got the key
Daddy's got the "mag'
Naked lady by the tree
The school girls call me pervert
A weirdo and a freak
But I like Daddy's girl
Opposite Octave Reaction
Opposite Octave Reaction
Waiting on the lady
Waiting at the tree
Who sexually kills me
But Daddy's got the mag
Still underneath the bed
And sometimes I still get her
But only in my head
She always gets me to go again
to go again
She always gets me
Daddy's got the picture
Daddy's got the key
Daddy's got the "mag'
Naked lady by the tree
The school girls call me pervert
A weirdo and a freak
But I like Daddy's girl
She never teases me
Waiting on the lady
Waiting at the tree
Waiting for my wife
Who sexually kills me
But Daddy's got the mag
Still underneath the bed
And sometimes I still get her
But only in my head
Opposite Octave Reaction
Opposite Octave Reaction
And I hear it sometimes
But only in my head
"Colonel Zander left Dakota
Deadsibob
Deadsibob
Colonel Zander left Dakota"
Deadsibob
Deadsibob
The song "Opposite Octave Reaction" by Scott Weiland is a haunting reflection of a troubled individual's obsession with an image of a naked lady by a tree. The persona in the song refers to himself as a pervert and a weirdo, marginalized from society because of his unconventional desires. He finds solace in the image of Daddy's girl, someone who never teases him, and whom he can rely on for some sort of stability in his chaotic existence. The persona, however, is haunted by the lady by the tree, who sexually kills him, but with whom he can only connect in his head.
The song speaks about shame, guilt, and self-loathing that arise from one's inner desires that do not conform to societal norms. The persona's struggle with his unconscious desires, juxtaposed with the image of Daddy's girl and the naked lady, creates a sense of tension and duality within the song's lyrics. The line, "Opposite Octave Reaction," reinforces this sense of duality by implying that two opposing forces are at work, creating some sort of dissonance that is not harmonious.
Line by Line Meaning
Daddy's got the picture
Scott is aware that his father owns a pornography magazine
Daddy's got the key
Scott's father has access to the room where the magazine is stored
Daddy's got the "mag'
The magazine Scott's father owns is a pornographic magazine
Naked lady by the tree
There is a photograph of a naked lady leaning against a tree in the magazine
The school girls call me pervert
Scott is a social outcast and is bullied by the school girls
A weirdo and a freak
Scott is considered strange and bizarre by his peers
But I like Daddy's girl
Scott is aroused by the lady in the magazine
She never teases me
The lady in the magazine does not mock or ridicule Scott's sexual desire
Opposite Octave Reaction
Scott is undergoing an intense sexual longing for the woman in the magazine
Waiting on the lady
Scott is anticipating meeting the lady in the magazine
Waiting at the tree
Scott expects the lady in the magazine to be near a tree; possibly the same tree as in the photo
Who sexually kills me
The naked lady in the magazine is an object of Scott's sexual desire
Still underneath the bed
Scott still keeps the magazine underneath his bed, like his father did
And sometimes I still get her
Scott sometimes masturbates while looking at the photos in the magazine
But only in my head
Scott's sexual encounters are only imaginary and do not involve the real person
She always gets me to go again
Scott is easily aroused by the images of the woman in the magazine and will masturbate multiple times in one sitting
Daddy's got the picture
Scott's father still owns the pornographic magazine
Daddy's got the key
Scott's father still has access to the magazine
Daddy's got the "mag'
Scott's father still owns the same pornographic magazine
Waiting for my wife
Scott is eagerly waiting to masturbate to the magazine instead of having sex with his wife
Opposite Octave Reaction
Scott is still sexually obsessed with the woman in the magazine
And I hear it sometimes
Scott hears the phrase 'Colonel Zander left Dakota' in his head
But only in my head
The phrase is a figment of Scott's imagination
Deadsibob
Unclear meaning, possibly a nonsense phrase or a euphemism for sexual arousal
Deadsibob
Unclear meaning, possibly a nonsense phrase or a euphemism for sexual arousal
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: SCOTT RICHARD WEILAND
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jimmyeatworldify
Such a brilliant track.
Vad Wanuu
I bought this album the day it was released. Wore it out and had to buy a new one. This was in the days before internet so you had to actually drive to a record store. The good ole days. RIP Weiland.
Andy Harrier
My favorite Solo album ever. I take the whole album to be about addiction even this song. I LOVE IT. *edited due to typo
Sgt Pepper
Tal vez su proyecto en solitario no fue tan exitoso, pero esta canción está bien vergas, adiós a este crack
Christian Beebe
great song, catchy chorus melody
Risbo Turbide
Bought this brilliant album yesterday... On my copy there's a typo, this very song called Oppopsite Octave Reaction on the sleeve. Anyone else?
TY99
One of his best
PrettyIs NeverBeautiful
RIP dude.
THE BANDIT THE BANDIT
goddammn scott rip
Alex Garzón
Colombia escucha a Scott