Slither

Velvet Revolver

About Slither

"Slither" is a song by American hard rock band Velvet Revolver, featured on their 2004 debut album Contraband. When it was released as the second single from the album in 2004, "Slither" topped both the American Billboard Mainstream Rock and Modern Rock charts, as well as reaching number 56 on the main Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 35 on the UK Singles Chart. The song won the 2005 Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance.


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Hey 
Hey 
Hey

When you look you see right through me
Cut the rope, fell to my knees
Fallen, broken every single time

Always keep me under finger
That's the spot where you would chew me
But I see sometime pleasure in my mind

Yeah, here comes the water
It comes to wash away the sins of you and I
This time you see

Hey 
Hey 
Hey

When you seek me you destroy me
Rape my mind and smell the poppy's
Fallen blood in every single time

Always keep me under finger
That's the spot where you might linger
But I see sometime the pleasure in my mind

Yeah, here comes the water
It comes to wash away the sins of you and I
This time you see
Like holy water
It only burns you faster than you'll ever dry
This time with me

When you look, you see right through me
Cut the rope, fell to my knees
Falling and bloating every single time

Yeah, here comes the water
It comes to wash away the sins of you and I
This time you see
Like holy water
It only burns you faster than you'll ever dry
This time with me

Hey
Hey
Hey

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Velvet Revolver

Velvet Revolver is an American hard rock supergroup consisting of former Guns N' Roses members Slash, Duff McKagan, and Matt Sorum, alongside Dave Kushner formerly of punk band Wasted Youth and Stone Temple Pilots vocalist Scott Weiland who left the band in 2008. In 2004, the band achieved commercial success with their debut album, Contraband. Despite positive reviews, some critics initially described Velvet Revolver as a mere combination of Stone Temple Pilots and Guns N' Roses, criticizing them for a "disconnection" between Scott Weiland and the rest of the band. With their single "Slither", they won the 2005 Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance. more »

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Written by: DAVID KUSHNER, DUFF MCKAGEN, MATT SORUM, SCOTT WEILAND, SAUL HUDSON

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Slither" is a song by Velvet Revolver, a band composed of former members of Guns N' Roses and Scott Weiland, the former vocalist of Stone Temple Pilots.
Album Success
The song is featured on Velvet Revolver's debut album, "Contraband," which achieved commercial success, selling over three million copies worldwide by 2008.
Award Recognition
"Slither" won the 2005 Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance, marking a significant milestone in the band's career.
Chart Performance
The song topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart in 2004 and also reached number 56 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Slither" was filmed in Prague, Czech Republic, and directed by Kevin Kerslake who has directed videos for bands like Nirvana and Green Day.
Songwriting
While much of the song was written by former Guns N' Roses members, the lyrics were primarily penned by Scott Weiland.
Inspired Lyrics
The song's lyrics were inspired by Weiland's struggle with drug addiction, a theme that is recurrent in many of their songs.
Signature Song
"Slither" is considered Velvet Revolver's signature song and was a staple of their live performances.
Band Breakup
"Slither" was one of the last big hits the band had before Weiland left in 2008, signaling the effective end of Velvet Revolver.
Timeless Appeal
Despite being over 15 years old, "Slither" continues to receive airplay on rock radio stations, cementing its status as a modern rock classic.
Rolling Stone
The influential music magazine Rolling Stone included "Slither" on their list of the 100 Best Songs of the 2000s.
Rock Band Debut
"Slither" also featured in the 2007 music video game Rock Band, introducing the song to a new generation of listeners.

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