Interstate Love Song
Stone Temple Pilots
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Waitin' 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 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 said to you
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Written by: Dean DeLeo, Robert Emile DeLeo, Eric Kretz, Scott Richard Weiland
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Album Anecdote"Interstate Love Song" is one of the hit singles from Stone Temple Pilots' second studio album, "Purple", which was released in 1994.
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Chart TopperIt was incredibly successful on the charts, reaching number 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in America. It held this position for a record-breaking 15 weeks.
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Song ContentThe song was penned by the band's frontman, Scott Weiland and its lyrics discuss the struggles of his addiction and relationship problems, veiled in metaphors related to long road trips.
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Musical FusionThe song incorporates elements of rock, pop, country, and blues, creating a distinct sound that is associated with the band.
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Classic Rock InfluenceThe distinct slide guitar parts in the song were influenced by classic Southern rock bands, illustrating Stone Temple Pilots' diverse musical influences.
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AcclaimIn 1994, "Interstate Love Song" was named the 'Best Song by a Band' by Rolling Stone magazine, among other accolades
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MTV's Unplugged SessionThe song also features on the band's MTV Unplugged session, where it was performed acoustically.
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Song Meaning ClarificationWeiland revealed in his autobiography "Not Dead & Not for Sale" that the song was about his failing relationship with his then-girlfriend, mainly due to his spiraling drug addiction.
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PopularityAs per Spotify data, it is the most-streamed Stone Temple Pilots song on the platform, illustrating its enduring popularity.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered the song including Aaron Lewis of Staind, who performed an intense and well-received rendition during a live concert for SiriusXM.
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Video VisualizationThe music video for "Interstate Love Song" includes footage of the band on tour and clips of old movies, reflecting the transient imagery prevalent in the song's lyrics.
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LegacyThe song is considered a classic and often appears on playlists, segueing into modern rock radio, showing its lasting impact on popular music.
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