Glide

Stone Temple Pilots' song 'Glide' delves into the complexities of inner struggles and the quest for self-discovery. The lyrics are rich with metaphors and imagery that paint a vivid picture of a person grappling with their inner demons and seeking a path to liberation. The opening lines, 'Torment the tortured, teach me things / I'm so alive,' suggest a paradoxical state of being where pain and enlightenment coexist. This duality is a recurring theme throughout the song, highlighting the tension between suffering and the desire for growth.

The chorus, 'Keep it coming I'm going all the way / Just give me half a chance / From throwing it all away,' speaks to the relentless pursuit of something greater, despite the risk of failure. The repetition of 'keep it coming' underscores a sense of determination and resilience. The imagery of hunting and seeking, 'You can hunt for the hunter / He's got nowhere to hide / You can seek with the seeker / But hold on for the ride,' further emphasizes the relentless nature of this journey. It suggests that the process of self-discovery is not only about finding but also about enduring the challenges that come with it.

The song also touches on themes of escape and concealment, as seen in lines like 'Run to the place that hides the pain / You have inside / Cover my chain it hides the strain / Only to glide.' Here, 'glide' symbolizes a temporary reprieve from the burdens of life, a momentary escape from the pain. However, the repeated assertion that 'there's nowhere to turn, nowhere to run' serves as a stark reminder that true escape is elusive. The song concludes with a sense of inevitability, 'It's too late, the time is gone / Later on again 'cause no one's leaving,' suggesting that the journey of self-discovery is ongoing and inescapable.