Take a Load Off
Stone Temple Pilots
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Summer med fly ruled the airways Mostly superstitious Now the kings of media Invent the swine flu visions Take a load off Take a load off Take a load off Take a load off Take a load off Take a load off Yeah, it's alright As we mosey on into the night Yeah, just set us free Could our shattered past just set us free? Give you all those diamonds Give you more and more Shattered all those lies I bought You from the record store Fleets of undergrounding artists Look for benediction Drive around waste gas and haul In every green addition Summer med fly ruled the airways Mostly superstitious Now the kings of media Invent the swine flu visions Take a load off Take a load off Take a load off Take a load off Take a load off Take a load off Yeah, it's alright As we mosey on into the night Yeah, just set us free Could our shattered past just set us free? Give you all those diamonds Give you more and more Shattered all those lies I bought You from the record store Give you all those diamonds Give you more and more Shattered all those lies I bought You from the record Shattered all those lies I bought You from the record Shattered all those lies I bought You from the record store
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Written by: DEAN DELEO, ROBERT EMILE DELEO, SCOTT RICHARD WEILAND
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10 facts about this song
Band History"Take a Load Off" is performed by Stone Temple Pilots, an American rock band renowned for their grunge-infused rock music style. The band members include Scott Weiland (lead vocals), brothers Dean DeLeo (guitar), and Robert DeLeo (bass, backing vocals), and Eric Kretz (drums).
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Album ReleaseThe song is from their self-titled sixth studio album "Stone Temple Pilots," released on May 25, 2010. This was their first album in nine years, following their fifth album "Shangri-La Dee Da" in 2001.
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Song RankUpon its release, "Take a Load Off" reached number 5 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart, proving its popularity among rock fans.
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Song ContentThe song, like many others on the album, deals with frontman Scott Weiland's continued struggles with substance abuse and his continuous efforts towards sobriety.
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Band ReunionThis song's release marked the reunion of Stone Temple Pilots, following an earlier split after their 2001 album. It took them almost a decade to get back together and produce another album.
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InspirationThe title "Take a Load Off" is reminiscent of "The Weight," a famous song by The Band. The chorus of "The Weight" goes, "Take a load off, Fanny. Take a load for free."
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Music VideoThe music video for "Take a Load Off" was released in August 2010, directed by Christopher Sims. It features a blend of live-action and animation, making it a visually captivating piece.
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Last Album with WeilandUnfortunately, this album marked the last collaboration between the band and their original lead singer Scott Weiland. In 2013, Weiland got fired from the band due to his recurring substance abuse and personal problems. Later, in 2015, he passed away.
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Grammy NominationThe album "Stone Temple Pilots," featuring "Take a Load Off," earned a nomination for Best Rock Album at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards.
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Band LegacyDespite their turbulence, Stone Temple Pilots is considered one of the significant bands in the rise of the grunge movement in the 1990s. And "Take a Load Off" is among their memorable tracks that contributed to this legacy.
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