Between the Lines

Stone Temple Pilots

About Between the Lines

"Between the Lines" is the first single from the American rock band Stone Temple Pilots's sixth studio album, Stone Temple Pilots. The single was released on March 22, 2010. The song set the record for largest positional gain on Billboard's Rock Songs chart, jumping from number 40 to 2, later reaching number 1. "Between the Lines" was nominated for Best Hard Rock Performance at the 53rd Grammy Awards, an award the band previously won for "Plush" in 1994.


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2010
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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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Stone Temple Pilots

Stone Temple Pilots (often abbreviated to STP) is an American rock band from San Diego, California that consists of Scott Weiland (lead vocals), brothers Robert DeLeo (bass guitar, vocals) and Dean DeLeo (guitar), and Eric Kretz (drums, percussion). more »

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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.
Album Placement
The 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.
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.
Grammy Award
For its performance and popularity, "Between the Lines" won the award for 'Best Hard Rock Performance' at the 53rd Grammy Awards held in 2011.
Songwriting Process
Stone 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.
Band Disbandment
Sadly, "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.
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.
Influences
The 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.
Music Video
A 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.
Song Meaning
The 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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