Some Things Must Go This Way
Scott Weiland Lyrics


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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

Overall Meaning

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




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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



All comments from YouTube:

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!

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