Wicked Garden

Enter the "Wicked Garden" with Stone Temple Pilots! This powerful 1993 track from their explosive debut album Core delivers intense Grunge and Alternative Rock energy. Featuring heavy, driving guitar riffs and Scott Weiland's iconic vocals, it's a dark, potent fan favorite and compelling workout song.

A standout track from Stone Temple Pilots' multi-platinum 1992 debut album Core (and released as a promotional single in 1993), "Wicked Garden" exemplified the era's dominant Grunge sound. Fusing heavy Alternative Rock with powerful Hard Rock riffs and even hints of psychedelic Acid Rock intensity, the song showcased Dean DeLeo's guitar prowess and Scott Weiland's charismatic, distinctive vocal delivery, defining their early impact.

"Wicked Garden" became a major rock radio hit and enduring fan favorite, known for its heavy, undeniable groove and dark, somewhat ambiguous lyrics. Its driving rhythm and intense energy make it a fantastic choice for workout playlists needing power. The song remains an essential track from STP’s explosive debut, representing the potent sound of early 90s grunge and alternative rock.

SONG MEANING: "Wicked Garden" uses the metaphor of a corrupted or dangerous garden to explore themes often interpreted as lost innocence, temptation, disillusionment, and societal decay. Lyrics like "Burn, burn, burn... I run through the wicked garden" and "Plant a seed inside of me / I push it hard, I make it bleed" suggest a struggle with destructive forces, inner turmoil, or the darker aspects of human nature taking root and causing pain.