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Weiland is the band's primary lyricist.

His style has changed with the band's evolution ; much of the lyrics on Core were written about societal issues such as religion, abuse of power, and isolation.

The band's breakthrough single " Sex Type Thing " polarized critics with its lyrics, some interpreting it as advocacy of date rape.

Weiland intended it as a feminist anthem, with its lyrics written in mockery of the narrator.

As Weiland began to deal with substance abuse, his lyrics became more personal and intricate ; songs like " Interstate Love Song " deal with his addiction's tolls on his relationship with his then-wife, Janina.

The lyrics of the band's fourth album were written to provide closure to his marriage and addiction to heroin.

Following the band's reunion in 2008, Weiland once again evolved as a songwriter, explaining: " the ' 90s, I was so overwhelmed with my heroin addiction, and so a lot of the stuff was just from my point of view.

Now, I tend to look at some of the greats like Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan.

I look at their storytelling I try to tell stories.

Every song doesn't have to be narcissistically written about how I feel on that day.