About the Song
"Trippin' on a Hole in a Paper Heart" is a song by the American rock band Stone Temple Pilots from their third album, Tiny Music… Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop (1996). It was released as the album's second single in May 1996 and topped the US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. In 1996, "Trippin' on a Hole in a Paper Heart" was the most-played song on US active rock radio stations and the 48th most-played song across all radio formats. The track later appeared on Stone Temple Pilots' greatest hits album, Thank You (2003).
Meaning Behind the Lyrics
Many listeners find that "TRIPPIN' ON A HOLE IN A PAPER HEART" captures the feeling of navigating emotional turmoil and vulnerability. The imagery of a fragile heart suggests a sense of instability or fragility in personal experiences. Themes of disillusionment and the search for meaning may resonate throughout the song, allowing for personal interpretation related to relationships or self-identity. The energetic hard rock sound contrasts with the deeper emotional currents, providing a compelling backdrop for exploring the complexities of feelings and the human experience.
Did You Know?
- Stone Temple Pilots, commonly abbreviated as STP, are an American rock band formed in San Diego, California, in 1989.
- Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington joined the band in May 2013 but left amicably in November 2015.
Music Details
These details come from the iTunes song listing used for the artwork and metadata match.
- Album/collection: Tiny Music…Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop
- Genre: Hard Rock
- iTunes release date: March 26, 1996
- Track runtime: 2:56
Video Snapshot
- Video title: Stone Temple Pilots – Trippin' on a Hole in A Paper Heart (Official Music Video)
- YouTube channel: Stone Temple Pilots
Quick Facts
- Artist: Stone Temple Pilots
- Song: Trippin' On a Hole In a Paper Heart
- Album/collection: Tiny Music…Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop
- Genre: Hard Rock
- Reference page: Trippin' on a Hole in a Paper Heart
