Music Monday
This meme was created by Drew @ The Tattooed Book Geek. You pick a song that you really like and share it on Monday.
Last time I shared: Sigur Rós “Njósnavélin”
This week’s share:
Stone Temple Pilots
“Dead and Bloated”
This was but one of the go-to rock albums in summer of ‘93 for me and still remains my most cherished STP album of all. “Dead and Bloated” is the opening song…
Lyrics:
I am smellin’ like the rose
that somebody gave me on
my birthday deathbed
I am smellin’ like the rose
that somebody gave me
’cause I’m dead & bloated
I am smellin’ like the rose
that somebody gave me on
my birthday deathbed
I am smellin’ like the rose
that somebody gave me
’cause I’m dead & bloated
Ohh yeah, and she says it’s natural
I feel I’ve come of age
When she peeks I start to run
Ohh yeah, and she says it’s natural
I feel I’ve come of age
When she peeks I start to run
You can’t swallow what I’m thinkin’
You can’t swallow what I’m thinkin’
I am trampled under sole of
another man’s shoes
Guess I walked too softly
Ohh yeah, and she says it’s natural
I feel I’ve come of age
When she peeks I start to run
Ohh yeah, and she says it’s natural
I feel I’ve come of age
When she peeks I start to run
You can’t swallow what I’m thinkin’
You can’t swallow what I’m thinkin’
I run through the world thinkin’ ’bout tomorrow, thinkin’ ’bout tomorrow
I run through the world thinkin’ ’bout tomorrow, thinkin’ ’bout tomorrow
I am smellin’ like the rose
that somebody gave me on
my birthday deathbed
I am smellin’ like the rose
that somebody gave me
’cause I’m dead & bloated
I run through the world thinkin’ ’bout tomorrow, thinkin’ ’bout tomorrow
I run through the world thinkin’ ’bout tomorrow, thinkin’ ’bout tomorrow
I run through the world thinkin’ ’bout tomorrow, thinkin’ ’bout tomorrow
I run through the world thinkin’ ’bout tomorrow, thinkin’ ’bout tomorrow
I am smellin’ like the rose
that somebody gave me on
my birthday deathbed
I am smellin’ like the rose
that somebody gave me, somebody gave me,
somebody gave me on
my birthday deathbed
From the album: Core
Thanks for checking out Music Monday. Take care and stay safe!
♥️ Mischenko
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I have to say the lyrics are definitely different. What is he actually referring to with them?
I guess, being from an earlier generation doesn’t help with this one. Yikes!
Great share Jen! 🎶
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You know, everyone seems to interpret it in different ways. Some think it’s about a relationship and some about insecurity. Scott said in an interview that it wasn’t about anything specific, just subconscious thoughts. Interesting! Thanks 😊
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Always an STP fan. One of the best concerts I ever saw. Great choice, Jen!
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Thanks, Teri! You know, in ‘93 we saw Megadeth and I swear STP was there. They aren’t listed on my ticket though. Wish I wouldn’t seen them a few times. Thanks for sharing!
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Love STP! Brings back the 90s for me like no other band.
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Me too, Vanessa. It conjures up some serious nostalgia for me too. Thank you. ☺️
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I never realized what the lyrics were to this song. My son loved Stone Temple Pilots and to aggravate him, I used to call them The Stone Cold Pylons.
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Lol! 😂😂 That’s too funny, Carla. What made you think of it?
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I think the first time was a mistake and he got so mad, I kept it up. After a while he realized I was doing it to get a rise out of him and he started saying it too.
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Thanks for sharing that, Carla. Too funny. 😆
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Still one of my all-time favorite bands. Always a good choice.
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Thanks, Michael. ☺️
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