Interstate Lovesong
Stone Temple Pilots Lyrics
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For what I read between the lines
Your lies
Feelin' like a hand in rusted shame
So do you laugh at those who cry?
Reply?
Leavin' on a southern train
Promises of what I seemed to be
Only watched the time go by
All of these things you said to me
Breathing is the hardest thing to do
With all I've said and all that's dead for you
You lied
Good bye
Leavin' on a southern train
Only yesterday you lied
Promises of what I seemed to be
Only watched the time go by
All of these things I said to you
"Interstate Lovesong" by Stone Temple Pilots is a song that describes the pain of a man who has been betrayed by his lover. The song begins with the man waiting on a Sunday afternoon, feeling lost and confused. He's trying to understand the lies he's been told and find some clarity in the situation. The singer poses the question of whether or not his lover laughs at those who cry, which could be interpreted as the reason for the deception.
The second verse is about the man leaving on a "southern train," which could signify a physical departure, a mental separation, or a metaphorical escape. He reflects on the lies and promises he's been given, and realizes that he's only watched the time go by without making any significant changes in his life. The chorus repeats the sentiment that breathing is the hardest thing to do, meaning that the man is struggling to move on and let go.
The bridge of the song is the final goodbye. The man has decided to move on, leaving his lover behind. He's accepted that the lies and deception have caused irreparable damage to their relationship, and he can no longer stay. The song ends with a repeat of the second verse, emphasizing the man's final moments of clarity and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
Waiting on a Sunday afternoon
I'm feeling bored and restless on a lazy day.
For what I read between the lines
I suspect that you're not telling me the whole truth.
Your lies
I know you're deceiving me and it's hurting me.
Feelin' like a hand in rusted shame
I'm feeling ashamed and powerless in this situation, like a rusted and useless tool.
So do you laugh at those who cry?
Do you find amusement in other people's pain and suffering?
Reply?
Can you give me an answer to my question?
Leavin' on a southern train
I'm leaving this place and moving on with my life.
Only yesterday you lied
You deceived me very recently and it still hurts.
Promises of what I seemed to be
You made me believe in a false image of myself and my future.
Only watched the time go by
You didn't do anything to help me or our relationship, you just let time pass.
All of these things you said to me
I remember all the hurtful and untrue things you told me.
Breathing is the hardest thing to do
I'm feeling overwhelmed and it's hard for me to keep going.
With all I've said and all that's dead for you
I've tried to express myself and make things work, but it seems like you're indifferent and unresponsive.
You lied
You've been dishonest with me and it's caused a lot of damage.
Good bye
I'm saying farewell and moving on from this chapter of my life.
All of these things I said to you
I hope you can understand my perspective and the pain you've caused me.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DEAN DELEO, ROBERT EMILE DELEO, ERIC KRETZ, SCOTT RICHARD WEILAND
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LYRICS
[Verse 1]
Waiting on a Sunday afternoon
For what I've read between the lines
Your lies
Feeling like a hand in rusted shame
So do you laugh or does it cry
Reply?
[Chorus]
Leaving on a Southern train
Only yesterday you lied
Promises of what I seemed to be
Only watched the time go by
All of these things you said to me
[Verse 2]
Breathing is the hardest thing to do
With all I've said and all that's dead for
You
You lied
Goodbye
[Chorus]
Leaving on a Southern train
Only yesterday you lied
Promises of what I seemed to be
Only watched the time go by
All of these things I said to you
RIP SCOTT WEILAND
@WarrenOVincent
@@whitetiger5181 True,
Princess Diana's death in 1997 dampened the jovial tone in the British Isles..
Then 9 11 shook the Western World and many Islamic lands were destabilised and destroyed by the subsequent Nato retribution from Afghanistan, Middle East and North Africa.
Now,
We all seem to be divided even in our own lands and seem to be all living in fear...
Crazy!
...
Fuck it,
Have not much sand left in the hourglass.
Am 47 and I often wonder at the miracle that I am still alive and possess two arms and two legs.
So am grateful.
God is Good,
But he certainly is a mysterious puzzler:
I get confused with it all...
✝
@S-Allen369
Lyrics...
Waiting on a Sunday afternoon
For what I've read between the lines
Your lies
Feelin', like a hand in rusted shame
So do you laugh or does it cry
Reply?
Leavin' on a southern train
Only yesterday you lied
Promises of what I seemed to be
Only watched the time go by
All of these things you've said to me
Breathing is the hardest thing to do
With all I've said and all that's dead for you
You lied
Goodbye
Leavin' on a southern train
Only yesterday you lied
Promises of what I seemed to be
Only watched the time go by
All of these things I've said to you
@wolfgangkranek376
Waiting on a Sunday afternoon
For what I've read between the lines
Your lies
Feeling like a hand in rusted chains
So do you laugh at those who cry?
Reply
Leaving on a Southern train
Only yesterday you lied
Promises of what I seemed to be
Only watched the time go by
All of these things you said to me
Breathing is the hardest thing to do
With all I've said and all that's dead for you
You lied
Goodbye
Leaving on a Southern train
Only yesterday you lied
Promises of what I seemed to be
Only watched the time go by
All of these things I said to you
@stptv
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@liambarker6741
One of my all-time favorite albums
@markhamrick9078
Awesome!
@susanwallace507
Thank YOU!
@glenevansburns1128
Thanks 😊
@shorezee1253
Stone Temple Pilots , you guys were the soundtrack of my youth! Thank you!
@user1138
The 90's were arguably one of the best times in history to be a teenager
@lilafrazer7373
Agreed
@oluhamilton2121
I don't even really like rock music but THE 90's (92.3 k-rock) proved me wrong.
@brianfunderburk5746
Most of the music I listened to as a teenager I still listen to