Sex Type Thing
Stone Temple Pilots
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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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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.
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Chart performanceThe song peaked at number 23 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in 1993.
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Genre Classification"Sex Type Thing" is classified under the grunge music genre, with heavy influences of hard rock, classic rock, and alternative metal.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics of "Sex Type Thing" were written by lead singer Scott Weiland and are a satirical critique of the male predatory behavior towards women.
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Writing and CompositionIt'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.
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Music VideoDirected by Graeme Joyce, the song's music video contains dark, surreal and disturbing imagery which hints at the theme of violence against women.
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Reception and ControversyThe 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.
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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.
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Recognition and HonorsThe 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.
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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.
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Cover VersionsA variety of Artists have covered "Sex Type Thing" in tribute to Stone Temple Pilots, including the American indie rock band Local H.
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Tribute to Scott WeilandAfter 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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