Trippin' on a Hole in a Paper Heart
Stone Temple Pilots
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Don't cut out my paper heart I ain't dying anyway Take a look at Eiffel towers Never trust them dirty liars Sipping lemon yellow booze Old lead-belly sings the blues All dressed up on wedding day Keep on tripping anyway I am, I am, I said I'm not myself I'm not dead and I'm not for sale So keep your bankroll lottery Eat your salad day, deathbed motorcade Fake the heat and scratch the itch Skinned up knees and salty lips I'll breathe your life, Vicks vapor life And when you binge, I purge alike Let go, It's harder holding on One more trip and I'll be gone So keep your head up, keep it on Just a whisper, I'll be gone Take a breath and make it big It's the last you'll ever get Break your neck with diamond noose It's the last you'll ever choose I am, I am, I said I'm not myself I'm not dead and I'm not for sale Hold me closer, closer, let me go Let me be, just let me be I am, I am, I said I'm not myself I'm not dead and I'm not for sale So keep your bankroll lottery Just sound your deathbed motorcade I am, I am, I said I'm not myself I'm not dead and I'm not for sale Hold me closer, closer, let me go Let me be, just let me be I am, I am, I said I'm not myself I'm not dead and I'm not for sale So keep your bankroll lottery Eat your salad day, deathbed motorcade
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Written by: Dean DeLeo, Eric Kretz, Robert Emile DeLeo, Scott Richard Weiland
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10 facts about this song
Release and Ranking"Trippin' on a Hole in a Paper Heart" was released as a single in 1996 by Stone Temple Pilots from the album "Tiny Music... Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop." It reached number one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
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Song OriginThe title and lyrics for the song reportedly originated from a conversation between Scott Weiland, the band's lead vocalist, and Robert DeLeo, the bassist. They were discussing a piece of art made by Weiland, which had a heart pierced by a dart. Weiland called it "Trippin' on a Hole in a Paper Heart."
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Band MembersApart from Weiland and DeLeo, the other members of Stone Temple Pilots at the time were Dean DeLeo (Robert's brother and the band's lead guitarist), and Eric Kretz (the drummer).
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Music CompositionKnown for its alternative rock sound, the song is characterized by heavy guitar distortions, aggressive drumming, and Weiland's unique vocal style. It was received well critically for its psychedelic rock influences and catchy chorus.
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Song MeaningThere is some debate about the song's meaning. Some suggest it refers to Weiland's struggle with drug use, particularly heroin, a topic that frequently factors into his songwriting. However, others insist it should not be interpreted so literally.
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Track Length"Trippin' on a Hole in a Paper Heart" has a run-time of 2 minutes and 56 seconds, making it one of Stone Temple Pilots' shorter tracks.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Trippin' on a Hole in a Paper Heart" was directed by Frank W. Ockenfels III and shows the band performing in a variety of surreal, psychedelic landscapes. It reflects the song's cryptic lyrics and heavy distortion.
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Live PerformancesDespite Scott Weiland's struggles with addiction that affected his live performances, "Trippin' on a Hole in a Paper Heart" became a staple in the band's concert repertoire and was often used as a closing song.
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LegacyEven though it is not the band's most commercially successful song, "Trippin' on a Hole in a Paper Heart" has maintained its popularity and is considered by many as one of Stone Temple Pilots' best songs.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, several bands and artists have covered "Trippin' on a Hole in a Paper Heart," demonstrating its enduring influence on alternative rock music.
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