Sour Girl
Stone Temple Pilots
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She turned away, what was she looking at? She was a sour girl the day that she met me Hey, what are you looking at? She was a happy girl the day that she left me What would you do? What would you do if I follow you? What would you do? I follow Don't turn away, what are you looking at? He was so happy on the day that he met her Say, what are you looking at? I was a superman, the looks are deceiving The rollercoaster ride's a lonely one I pay the ransom note to stop it from steaming Hey, what are you looking at? She was a teenage girl when she met me What would you do? What would you do if I follow you? What would you do? I follow What would you do?.... The girl got reasons They all got reasons What would you do?.... Hey, what are you looking at? She was a happy girl the day that she left me The day that she left me The day that she left me She was a happy girl the day that she left me The day that she left me The day that she left me She was a happy girl the day that she left me
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Written by: Dean De Leo, Robert Emile De Leo, Eric Kretz, 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
Release Information"Sour Girl" is a single by the American rock band Stone Temple Pilots. The song was released in 2000 as a part of their album "No. 4".
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Chart PerformanceThe song performed well on the chart and is recognized as one of the band's biggest hits. It reached number 3 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and number 4 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Sour Girl" featured actress Sarah Michelle Gellar, who was popularly known for her role in the television series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer". The video was bizarre and surreal, featuring the band in a field alongside Teletubbies-like creatures.
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Song Inspiration"Sour Girl" was written by Scott Weiland and was said to be inspired by his relationship and subsequent split with his first wife, Janina Castaneda.
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AwardsIt was one of Stone Temple Pilots' songs that was nominated for a Grammy. "Sour Girl" was nominated for Best Hard Rock Performance at the 43rd Grammy Awards in 2001 but did not win.
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Significance"Sour Girl" was a significant release for the band as it marked their return to the musical scene after their temporary split due to Scott Weiland's drug problems.
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Critical ReceptionDespite its hard rock appeal, the song was noted by critics for its acoustic elements and melodic sound, showcasing the band's versatility. It has since been celebrated as one of the Stone Temple Pilots' standout tracks.
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Performance"Sour Girl" has remained a fan favorite and a staple in the Stone Temple Pilots' live shows.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Sour Girl", showcasing its enduring popularity and influence.
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LegacyDespite its melancholic tone and strained origins, "Sour Girl" remains a beloved part of the Stone Temple Pilots' discography and a landmark song of the late-'90s rock scene.
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