Contrary to popular belief, singer Scott Weiland wrote the song as an anti-rape statement, not as a song simply about sex, as he has stated:
""This song is really not about sex at all. It's about control, violence and abuse of power."
According to guitarist Dean DeLeo, the song "In the Light" by Led Zeppelin had a direct influence on the main riff in "Sex Type Thing." Although not stated by DeLeo, the main riff bears a striking similarity to the opening riff of the Danzig song, "Snakes of Christ" from the album Danzig II: Lucifuge.
Over time, "Sex Type Thing" became the band's traditional closer at live shows. During some performances from 1999 until STP's 2003 break-up, the band would extend the song's bridge into a jam session where Weiland would strip naked in front of the audience and then wrap his lower body in an American flag.
==MUSIC VIDEO==
During the grunge explosion of the 90's, the music video for "Sex Type Thing" is usually denoted as the single factor that drove Stone Temple Pilots into the scene. The video was in medium-heavy rotation on MTV during the time, and helped make STP a contender in the grunge war. The video itself hosts a very dark motif, with Scott Weiland (who bleached his hair blond) being tortured in a rather BDSM fashion, with the band members playing their various instruments in the background. Various shots of women are shown being hanged by chains. This video is rather distinctive because it is the first to showcase Scott Weiland's trademark "dance".
==MEDIA==
* "Sex Type Thing" was featured on the soundtrack of the American version of Gran Turismo 2.
* Along with "Interstate Love Song", "Sex Type Thing" is one of two STP songs available as a downloadable master track for Rock Band.
* The song is part of the main setlist featured in Guitar Hero: Aerosmith.
==COVERS==
* The song has been covered live by Velvet Revolver, a supergroup in which Weiland fronted from 2003-2008.
* Evanescence and Theory of a Deadman have also covered the song live.
* Weird Al Yankovic parodied "Sex Type Thing" in his song "The Alternative Polka" off the album Bad Hair Day.
12 Sex Type Thing
Stone Temple Pilots Lyrics
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I said I wanna get next to you
I said I'm gonna get close to you
You wouldn't want me have to hurt you too
Hurt you too
I ain't, I ain't, I ain't
A buyin' into your apathy
You wanna know about atrocity
Atrocity
I know you want what's on my mind
I know you like what's on my mind
I know it eats you up inside
I know you know, you know, you know
I am a man, a man
I'll give you something that you won't forget
I said you shouldn't have worn that dress
I said you shouldn't have worn that dress
Worn that dress
I know you want what's on my mind
I know you like what's on my mind
I know it eats you up inside
I know you know, you know, you know
Here I come, I come, I come, I come
Here I come, I come, I come
I am, I am, I am
I said I wanna get next to you
I said I gonna get close to you
You wouldn't want me have to hurt you too
Hurt you too
I know you want what's on my mind
I know you like what's on my mind
I know it eats you up inside
I know you know, you know, you know
I know you want what's on my mind
I know you like what's on my mind
I know it eats you up inside
I know you know, you know, you know
Here I come, I come, I come, I come
Here I come, I come, I come, I come
Here I come, I come, I come, I come
Here I come, I come, I come, I come
Here I come, I come, I come, I come
Here I come, I come, I come, I come
Here I come, I come, I come, I come
Here I come, I come, I come, I come
Here I come, I come, I come, I come
"Sex Type Thing" by Stone Temple Pilots is a song that explores themes of power, control, and sexual aggression. The lyrics are sung from the perspective of a man who feels entitled to a woman's attention and affection simply because he desires it. He repeats the phrase "I know you want what's on my mind" multiple times throughout the song, suggesting that he believes the woman is secretly lusting after him, despite any indications to the contrary.
The chorus of the song ("Here I come, I come, I come, I come") is particularly ominous, as it implies a sense of predatory pursuit. The repeated use of the phrase "I am" also emphasizes the man's sense of self-importance and entitlement.
The verse that begins "I ain't a buyin' into your apathy" could be interpreted as the man's attempt to justify his behavior by claiming that the woman is not showing enough interest in him. He then goes on to say that he will teach her his "philosophy" and tries to engage her in a conversation about the concept of atrocity. This could be construed as an attempt to intimidate or manipulate the woman into submission.
Overall, the lyrics of "Sex Type Thing" present a disturbing portrait of male entitlement and the normalization of sexual aggression in our culture.
Line by Line Meaning
I am I am I am I said I wanna get next to you
I am unequivocally stating my desire to be with you.
I said I wanna get close to you
My intention is to be intimately near you.
You wouldn't want me have to hurt you too, hurt you too?
You should accept my advances, or suffer the consequences of my potential violence.
I ain't I ain't I ain't a buyin' into your apathy
I refuse to tolerate your lack of interest or concern towards me.
I'm gonna learn ya my philosophy
I plan to educate you on my way of thinking and living.
You wanna know about atrocity, atrocity?
Are you prepared to hear about the extreme and horrible acts I am capable of committing?
I know you want what's on my mind
You desire to know my thoughts and desires.
I know you like what's on my mind
You find my thoughts and desires appealing to you.
I know it eats you up inside
You cannot resist or control your feelings towards me.
I am a man, a man I'll give ya something that ya won't forget
I am confident in my masculinity and prowess to satisfy you beyond your imagination.
I said you shouldn't have worn that dress
I am blaming you for any sexual tension or attraction that arises between us because of your clothing choice.
I know you want what's on my mind
You crave to discover my deepest and darkest desires.
I know it eats you up inside
You struggle to keep your desire for me contained and subdued.
Here I come, I come, I come, I come
I am aggressively and confidently approaching you for sexual relations.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dean Deleo, Robert Emile Deleo, Eric Kretz, Scott Richard Weiland
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Shirodx
Hmm, the thing about this song is that it actually sounds better the louder you play it. I can't play it loud enough. I always want it louder.
@cathyromerohalverson7585
Me toooo I luv it
@kurtistjones6337
It's even better in a long 3rd/4th gear pull in loud muscle car. Almost orgasmic.
@briankessler5956
Absolutely 💯
@rickylove166
This sounds about rape btw
@richardkearney8178
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@billrowe7690
This album was by far one of the best ever released. Can't think of a bad song on it.
@lookitsapanther
+Bill Rowe Especially for a debut album too. Their next 3 albums were also great, especially Purple, but yeah this one was something special.
@HardRockMaster7577
+Bill Rowe If I had been 14 when this was released, it would have been the cornerstone of my rock life. As it was, I was 14 in October of 1969...
@Johanna-xy9py
Yess....Rest Easy Scott Weiland 💔