Sex Type Thing

Stone Temple Pilots

About Sex Type Thing

"Sex Type Thing" is the debut single released in 1993 by American rock band Stone Temple Pilots from their debut studio album, Core. "Sex Type Thing" also appears on the greatest hits compilation album Thank You. The song spawned a music video which received moderate rotation on MTV (at the height of the early 1990s grunge music scene). The single peaked at number 23 on the US Album Rock Tracks chart.


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1992
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I am I am I am I said I wanna get next to you
I said I wanna get close to you 
You wouldn't want me have to hurt you too, hurt you too? 

I ain't I ain't I ain't a buyin' into your apathy
I'm gonna learn ya my philosophy 
You wanna know about atrocity, atrocity?

I know you want what's on my mind 
I know you like what's on my mind 
I know it eats you up inside 
I know you know, you know, you know

I am a man, a man I'll give ya something that ya won't forget 
I said you shouldn't have worn that dress 
I said you shouldn't have worn that dress, worn that dress 
 
I know you want what's on my mind 
I know you like what's on my mind 
I know it eats you up inside 
I know you know, you know, you know

Here I come, I come, I come, I come
Here I come, I come, I come, I come

I am I am I am I said I wanna get next to you
I said I wanna get close to you 
You wouldn't want me have to hurt you too, hurt you too? 

I know you want what's on my mind 
I know you like what's on my mind 
I know it eats you up inside 
I know you know, you know, you know

I know you want what's on my mind 
I know you like what's on my mind 
I know it eats you up inside 
I know you know, you know, you know

Here I come, I come, I come, I come
Here I come, I come, I come, I come
Here I come, I come, I come, I come
Here I come, I come, I come, I come
Here I come, I come, I come, I come
Here I come, I come, I come, I come
Here I come, I come, I come, I come
Here I come, I come, I come, I come
Here I come, I come, I come, I come

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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, ERIC KRETZ, SCOTT RICHARD WEILAND

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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12 facts about this song

Album History
"Sex Type Thing" is the debut single by Stone Temple Pilots and it's from their debut studio album, "Core," released in 1992.
Chart performance
The song peaked at number 23 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in 1993.
Genre Classification
"Sex Type Thing" is classified under the grunge music genre, with heavy influences of hard rock, classic rock, and alternative metal.
Lyrics Interpretation
The lyrics of "Sex Type Thing" were written by lead singer Scott Weiland and are a satirical critique of the male predatory behavior towards women.
Writing and Composition
It's one of the few songs that the band co-wrote entirely together. It showcases their signature style, blending grunge with the heavy rock sound of the 1970s.
Music Video
Directed by Graeme Joyce, the song's music video contains dark, surreal and disturbing imagery which hints at the theme of violence against women.
Reception and Controversy
The song has generally been well received by critics and fans alike, but some listeners misinterpreted the meaning of the song, believing it condoned the very behavior it was critiquing.
Live Performances
"Sex Type Thing" has been a staple of Stone Temple Pilots' live performances and has been part of their setlist since the band's early years.
Recognition and Honors
The song was nominated for Best Hard Rock Performance at the 1994 Grammy Awards, solidifying Stone Temple Pilot's place in the 90s rock music scene.
Influence
"Sex Type Thing" has often been recognized as one of the songs that helped bring grunge to the mainstream, influencing subsequent bands and shaping the sound of alternative rock in the 90s.
Cover Versions
A variety of Artists have covered "Sex Type Thing" in tribute to Stone Temple Pilots, including the American indie rock band Local H.
Tribute to Scott Weiland
After Weiland’s death in 2015, the band performed "Sex Type Thing" in his honor on several occasions, keeping the legacy of the song and the iconic frontman alive.

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