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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Where
Scott Weiland Lyrics
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He's lost and gone again
What is your name?
The name behind the shame
Where's the cup,
It was filled, now
Broken up
Where's your man
He's lost and gone again
As I get behind the wheel again
Pray to live a million years
You know I lied but
If it makes you glad
I'll tell you what you want to hear
The lyrics of Where by Scott Weiland are cryptic and open to interpretation. The opening lines are directed towards a female, asking for the whereabouts of her man who has disappeared again. The following lines suggest a sense of shame with the singer asking for the woman's name, indicating that the woman is probably feeling accountable for the man's absence. The broken cup could be a metaphorical reference to their shattered relationship or the man's broken state of mind.
The next set of lines could suggest that the singer is getting behind the wheel of a vehicle, possibly indicating a sense of control or freedom. The line "Pray to live a million years" could mean that the singer is willing to fight for his life and take on any challenges that come his way. The subsequent line "You know I lied but/If it makes you glad/I'll tell you what you want to hear" indicates that the singer is willing to lie to please the woman and keep her happy.
The overall interpretation of the song could be that it's an honest reflection of relationships that have gone sour. The song seems to suggest that despite the pain and heartbreak, the singer is willing to lie and manipulate in order to hold onto someone they care about. It paints a picture of someone desperate to keep a connection alive, even if it means losing themselves in the process.
Line by Line Meaning
Where's your man
Do you know where your partner is right now?
He's lost and gone again
Your partner has disappeared once more and you don't know where they are.
What is your name?
Can you tell me your name, the identity you hide behind the shame?
The name behind the shame
Your true identity, the one that you are ashamed of, tell it to me now.
Where's the cup,
I can't find the drinking cup, have you seen it?
It was filled, now
It used to be filled, but now it's empty.
Broken up
It's no longer whole, it has been smashed into pieces.
As I get behind the wheel again
Once again, I start driving the car.
Pray to live a million years
I wish I could live a thousand lifetimes, that's how much time I need to make things right.
You know I lied but
You know I'm not telling the truth, but I'm going to lie anyway.
If it makes you glad
If lying to you makes you happy or puts you at ease, I'll do it.
I'll tell you what you want to hear
I'll say the things that you want/think you need to hear, even though they may not be true.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: SCOTT RICHARD WEILAND
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elninjalaranja
---- lyrics ----
Where's your man?
He's lost and gone again
What is your name?
The name behind the shame
Where's your cup?
It was filled, now broken up
Where's your man?
He's lost and gone again
(chorus)
As I get behind the wheel again
Pray to live a million years
You know I lied, but if it makes you glad
I'll tell you what you want to hear
Where's your man?
He's lost and gone again
What is your name?
The name behind the shame
Where's the cup?
It was filled, now broken up
Where's your man?
He's lost and gone again
mat11trick
A certain kind of "cool" people know this song and this album.
k t
Not "cool" per se, just a (ugh) wavelength we share. It sucks and it's so fucking beautiful
mat11trick
@gokberkmusic Nicely done. Rock on.
Aladdin Sane
Last true rock star of our lifetime.
James Payne
I agree
elninjalaranja
---- lyrics ----
Where's your man?
He's lost and gone again
What is your name?
The name behind the shame
Where's your cup?
It was filled, now broken up
Where's your man?
He's lost and gone again
(chorus)
As I get behind the wheel again
Pray to live a million years
You know I lied, but if it makes you glad
I'll tell you what you want to hear
Where's your man?
He's lost and gone again
What is your name?
The name behind the shame
Where's the cup?
It was filled, now broken up
Where's your man?
He's lost and gone again
Big Daddy
They should pin this one to the top of the comments!!✌🏼
Dennis Justus
This was always my favorite song from 12 Bar Blues as it breaks my heart the way it is now as I mourn the loss of one of the greatest front men in music history! I think most of us expected to lose Scott to early in some way but regardless its a devastating loss and I can honestly say that his charisma and talent are untouchable! R.I.P. Scott Weiland
Dina B
AMEN! You wrote exactly what I feel regarding the death of this Rock icon.
Santiago Hulkmuniez
whats sad is it seemed like no one gave a shit that he passed. Like it wasn't a big deal? RIP Scott