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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White Lightning
Scott Weiland Lyrics
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We rollin' like the tide
It's time for you and I to begin this hillbilly tale
Lookin' for your number
She said well, well, well
Can't you feel me, baby?
I'm a-standing alone all by myself
Ma and Pa mind it when
You move like a rebel who don't know whenever to back down
Or stand your ground
Lookin' for your number
She said well, well, well
Can't you feel me, baby?
I'm a-standing alone all by myself
Never seen a jalopy like this
Flyin' across the bridge
He keeps a silver lining in his pocket
But don't know what it is
Lookin' for your number
She said well, well, well
Can't you feel me, baby?
I'm a-standing alone all by myself
See you soon
Maybe tomorrow
Who knows the story?
Maybe tomorrow
Lookin' for your number
She said well, well, well
Can't you feel me, baby?
I'm a-standing alone all by myself
The lyrics to "White Lightning" by Scott Weiland and the Wildabouts seem to be about a journey or adventure, possibly with a love interest. The opening lines suggest that the time is right for something, and the singer and his companion are "rollin' like the tide" which implies that they are moving forward with purpose. The reference to a "hillbilly tale" suggests that this adventure will be a bit wild and unpredictable.
The next verse introduces some conflict - someone is looking for the singer's number while he/she is standing alone. The lines "Ma and Pa mind it when / You move like a rebel who don't know whenever to back down / Or stand your ground" suggest that the singer is someone who is not afraid to take risks or stand up for themselves, but this may cause tension with his or her family.
The rest of the song continues with more adventure and uncertainty, with references to a strange jalopy (old car) and a mysterious silver lining. The final lines suggest that the singer doesn't know what will happen next but is open to possibilities. Overall, the song's lyrics paint a picture of a person or people living life on their own terms, embracing the unexpected and finding joy in the journey.
Line by Line Meaning
The time right now is nigh
It is time for us to start this hillbilly tale.
We rollin' like the tide
We are confidently moving forward like the unstoppable tide.
It's time for you and I to begin this hillbilly tale
We are about to start a story about a wild adventure.
Lookin' for your number
I am searching for a way to contact you.
She said well, well, well
She is surprised to see me here.
Can't you feel me, baby?
Don't you feel the connection between us?
I'm a-standing alone all by myself
I am standing here alone, waiting for you.
Ma and Pa mind it when
Ma and Pa disapprove of when you act like a rebel.
You move like a rebel who don't know whenever to back down
You act like a rebellious person who doesn't know when to stop and retreat.
Or stand your ground
Or take a stand and fight for what you believe in.
Never seen a jalopy like this
I have never seen a car like this before.
Flyin' across the bridge
It is zooming across the bridge at a high speed.
He keeps a silver lining in his pocket
He has a positive outlook on life that he carries with him.
But don't know what it is
Even though he has this positive attitude, he doesn't know how to put it into words.
See you soon
I hope to see you again soon.
Maybe tomorrow
It could be tomorrow when I see you.
Who knows the story?
We don't know what will happen next in our tale.
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Doug Armstrong
RIP Scott Weiland. You were a terrific talent. I only wish you could have beaten your demons... I saw you live in late summer 2013, your last South Florida show at Revolution Live with my wife. We LOVED it! What electricity in the room... it was "The Bourbon Room" (ie The Whisky stand-in) for the film ROCK OF AGES. I will never forget hearing him sing Roadhouse Blues from The Doors, thinking "Man! He really NAILS the spirit of rock n roll that Jim embodied." And now he's gone... what a waste. I will truly miss this guy as a live entertainer - one of the 90s alternative scenes very best. Respect for some really great songs that will outlive the man himself...
Johnny Charisma
+Doug Armstrong Agree with you
Doug Armstrong
+Christopher Lanza You're right about that Van Halen 2007 HOF induction. Hmmm... was it drugs, or was Weiland just "that much" of a jack*ss the night he stood in to perform for the absent Van Halen?? Although... LOL... certainly FEW bands have endured MORE dysfunction than Van Halen THEMSELVES... So hey, from that point of view - maybe Scott Weiland was the best POSSIBLE Diamond Dave doppelganger to pay tribute to Van Halen!
"ROUND...! ROUND...! ROUND...!"
LOL LOL Ahhh, Velvet Revolver performing Sammy & VH's "Runaround'... painful LOL
Christopher Lanza
Used to think much more of him before I read his book..and watched him make a complete ass out of himself at Van Halen's Hall Of Fame Induction. Way to go Scott!!!
Bladed Misfit
Love this jam.
Hunter S Thompson
Cranked the speakers to this tune, good song.
Lord Thistlewick Flanders
RIP
Paulius Jaskunas
R.I.P.
Handsome Asian Dude
Sound like Jeremy Brown..featuring Scott Weiland..
Johnny Charisma
Does anybody knows what he says from 1:15 to 1:22???? thanks for your help