Between the Lines
Stone Temple Pilots
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Lovely disguise, read between the lines You rock the magic plane with no abbreviation Three, four you sell what you bought And there ain't no magic pen to get back what you lost I like it when we talk about love I like it when we talk about love You always were my favorite drug Even when we used to take drugs Even when we used to take Even when we used to take Even when we used to take Even when we used to take Penguins don't fly Crocodile Sunday smile Really like to fish but don't like superficial people Shoe store heard it all before From pearly whites to pearly gates What do we have to argue 'bout I like it when we talk about love I like it when we talk about love You always were my favorite drug Even when we used to take drugs Even when we used to take Even when we used to take Even when we used to take Even when we used to take Leave me all alone before (Get out the way) Never did what she was told (Get out the way) Seems to play at time of war (Get out the way) Less is big and listens more? Lovely disguise, read between the lines You rock the magic plane with no abbreviation Three, four you sell what you bought And there ain't no magic pen to get back what you lost I like it when we talk about love I like it when we talk about love You always were my favorite drug Even when we used to take drugs Even when we used to take Even when we used to take Even when we used to take Even when we used to take
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Written by: Dean Deleo, Robert Emile Deleo, Scott Richard Weiland
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Band Formation"Between the Lines" is a song by Stone Temple Pilots (STP), an American rock band that was formed in San Diego, California in 1989. The band is famous for their grunge-infused hard rock sound.
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Album PlacementThe song is the lead single from their self-titled sixth studio album, released in 2010. After a five-year hiatus, this album marked a significant comeback for the band.
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Chart Performance"Between the Lines" reached number one on the Billboard Rock Songs chart and the Billboard Alternative Songs chart. This showed the band's influence and staying power in the rock music industry.
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Grammy AwardFor its performance and popularity, "Between the Lines" won the award for 'Best Hard Rock Performance' at the 53rd Grammy Awards held in 2011.
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Songwriting ProcessStone Temple Pilots' lead vocalist Scott Weiland and bassist Robert DeLeo are credited with writing the song. The duo is known for crafting catchy melodies and thought-provoking lyrics.
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Band DisbandmentSadly, "Between the Lines" was one of the last big hits for the band before lead singer Scott Weiland was dismissed from the band in 2013, and his death in 2015.
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Memorable Riffs"Between the Lines" has become famous for its infectious guitar riff, courtesy of guitarist Dean DeLeo and its consistent, driving drum beat supplied by drummer Eric Kretz.
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InfluencesThe song's hard rock style is influenced by 1990s grunge, a genre that STP was instrumental in shaping, but also includes elements of psychedelic rock, a genre that the band had been incorporating into their sound since their inception.
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Music VideoA music video was released for "Between the Lines," which adds a visual appeal to the song. It offers a stylized look at the band members and incorporates some interesting animated elements.
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Song MeaningThe lyrics of "Between the Lines" hold a deeper meaning, allowing listeners to interpret the song in their own ways. Scott Weiland, who had an ongoing battle with substance abuse, often used his songs to discuss his struggles and this song is no exception.
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