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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Some Things Must Go This Way
Scott Weiland Lyrics
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To see myself staring back at me
I laugh and ask about
What was this dream I had
What am I trying to hide
Let's hear the secret that you keep
I've been misunderstood
It's out there
The state of blinded grace
It keeps us waiting at the door
Where is it
The pantoms liberty
It's hiding all that we know
We're pushing back the time
To breathe it in with a staffled grin
I know I must admit
Some things must go this way
What am I trying to hide
Let's hear the secret that you keep
I've been misunderstood
Until it all came to me
The lyrics to Scott Weiland's song "Some Things Must Go This Way" are rich in symbolism and emotion. The opening lines suggest that the singer is experiencing some kind of awakening or reckoning, perhaps after a period of delusion or denial. They ask about a dream they had, indicating a desire to understand their own subconscious motivations and desires. The repeated refrain of "What am I trying to hide/Let's hear the secret that you keep" suggests an inner conflict or struggle - the singer is hiding something from themselves, and needs to confront it in order to move forward.
The second verse introduces the idea of "blinded grace" - perhaps a reference to the dangers of faith or belief without questioning or critical thinking. The line "It's hiding all that we know" suggests that there is some kind of conspiracy or suppression of knowledge occurring. The use of the word "phantom" to describe this concept adds to the sense of mystery and unease. The final verse seems to suggest that the singer has realized that they need to let go of something, perhaps a belief or an idea that they have been holding onto for too long. They acknowledge that "Some things must go this way" - that there are certain truths or realizations that cannot be avoided.
Overall, the lyrics to "Some Things Must Go This Way" are ambiguous and open to interpretation, but suggest a powerful internal struggle and a desire for self-awareness and honesty.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm waking up so fast
I'm suddenly becoming aware
To see myself staring back at me
To see myself clearly and honestly
I laugh and ask about
I find humor in my confusion
What was this dream I had
What was the illusion I believed in
What am I trying to hide
What is the truth I'm avoiding
Let's hear the secret that you keep
Let's confront the hidden knowledge
I've been misunderstood
I've been misinterpreted by others
Until it all came to me
Until I realized the truth
It's out there
The truth is evident
The state of blinded grace
The state of being deluded by illusion
It keeps us waiting at the door
It prevents us from moving forward
Where is it
Where is the truth
The phantom's liberty
The freedom of illusion
It's hiding all that we know
It's concealing the truth from us
We're pushing back the time
We're trying to avoid reality
To breathe it in with a stifled grin
To accept the truth reluctantly
I know I must admit
I realize I must confess
Some things must go this way
Some things must follow the natural course
Contributed by Daniel V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I'm waking up so fast
To see myself staring back at me
I laugh and ask about
What was this dream I had
What am I trying to hide
Let's hear the secret that you keep
I've been misunderstood
Until it all came to me
It's out there
The state of blinded grace
It keeps us waiting at the door
Where is it
The pantoms liberty
It's hiding all that we know
We're pushing back the time
To breathe it in with a staffled grin
I know I must admit
Some things must go this way
What am I trying to hide
Let's hear the secret that you keep
I've been misunderstood
Until it all came to me
(x2)
It's out there
The state of blinded grace
It keeps us waiting at the door
Where is it
The pantoms liberty
It's hiding all that we know
(x8)
That you know
Toni
This is hard to listen to.Though it has been 2 yrs, it seems like yesterday. You are irreplaceable and never will be forgotten. RIP Scott Weiland.
Surfs Up
Our generation's Bowie, Lennon, and maybe a little Johnny Rotten. I miss Weiland's art and his voice. Peace brother, I hope the journey over was pleasant.
Johnny Carson
@romain grosjean He was influenced by the pistols and John, played the Bollocks album to the STP boys and a lot of his imagery is JR
Kou
Sid Vicious At Least Lls But Talented And One Of A Kind And Diverse
romain grosjean
Really really not sure about Johnny Rotten. Peace man.
romain grosjean
Morrison for sure too. I've always thinked Scott was a modern Bowie/Morrison.
Daniel Smith
I miss his voice and style he put on everything he did, like so many others.
Justin Lemmer
probaly the best his voice ever was.... so pure and deep...
Deana Hunt
Absolutely beautiful. 💔 Miss my Scotty everyday. Great video!
Terra Miller
God, I miss him so much!!❤❤❤ RIP Scott. We love you!