Lady, Your Roof Brings Me Down
Scott Weiland
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When your roof It drags me down -Drags me down I've become the painted clown -I'll paint your town When your roof It tears me down -Wears me down You stare me down - Down Down Down Down Lady When today I thought there was sun -But sun stole away I'll play by your rules I'd follow you anyway When your roof It tears me down -Wears me down I'll be your clown - Down Down Down Down Lady Pitchin' and reachin' and poundin' and fallin' Now... Lady
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Written by: SCOTT RICHARD WEILAND, VICTOR INDRIZZO
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10 facts about this song
The Artist"Lady, Your Roof Brinds Me Down" is a single by Scott Weiland, who is best known as the lead vocalist of the popular rock bands Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver.
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Solo EffortAlthough Scott Weiland had a successful career with Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver, "Lady, Your Roof Brings Me Down" is noteworthy as one of Weiland's solo pieces, released in his 1998 debut solo album, "12 Bar Blues."
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Contributing ArtistsThe song features a contribution from Sheryl Crow, who plays the accordion on the track.
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GenreThe song varies significantly from the hard rock and grunge style Weiland was associated with in Stone Temple Pilots. "Lady, Your Roof Brings Me Down" has been described as a blend of ballad, classic rock, and picked up a more experimental style.
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Soundtrack Appearance"Lady, Your Roof Brings Me Down" made its appearance on the soundtrack of the 1998 film "Great Expectations."
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The StyleThe song reflects much of the rest of the album, with its eclectic mixture of traditional rock and roll, indie rock, and electronica, marking a departure from his known style with Stone Temple Pilots.
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ReceptionThe song is widely appreciated, but it didn't make much commercial success like his group projects. However, it showed the versatility of Weiland as an artist, exploring different music styles.
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The Music VideoThe song's music video, which featured Weiland dressed as a clown, added to its reputation as something of an eccentric departure from mainstream rock.
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Live SettingDespite its stylistic departure from his work with Stone Temple Pilots, Weiland would also play "Lady, Your Roof Brings Me Down" during solo concerts, making it a fan favorite.
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InfluenceThe song showcases Weiland's wider range of influences, extending beyond the grunge and hard rock for which he was known. The song reflects his affinity for classic pop and rock sounds.
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