The Black Crowes
The Black Crowes
The Black Crowes
The Black Crowes
The Black Crowes
The Black Crowes
The Black Crowes
The Black Crowes
The Black Crowes
The Black Crowes
The Black Crowes
The Black Crowes
The Black Crowes
The tune starts off with yet another Rich Robinson riff
Bass and drums remain fairly simple throughout
Overall it’s about standing up for drug-legalization (the title and chorus refer to the sting of a needle)
[verse 1]
If you feel like a riot, then don't you deny it
Put your good foot forward
No need for heroics I just want you to show me
Now's the time to shine
Your independence is a half ass deliverance
Your train left the station
In recognition of the same old condition
Your symptoms showing through
[pre-Chorus]
Well regardless of the truth
You still act so aloof
In the face of a judge jury
You got the nerve to say I'm guilty
[Chorus]
Well can you sting me
Can you sting me
Right on through my bones
[verse 2]
Well the bell rings out for the crime of the century
Courtesy of your mother
The signs reads welcome to the valley of discovery
Look at what money can buy
Sons and daughters better open your eyes
Tell me what you're seeing
This submission is a tired tradition
It's everyone's sacrifice
[pre-chrous]
Well believe you me
I've got nothing up my sleeve
Except a heart and a chip on my shoulder
Yes I'm young and don't like getting older
[Chorus]
[Middle 8]
Come on my sweet little thing
What new things can you show me today
I got one question
I believe it's subjective
What is a wasp without her sting?
[pre-chourus]
I don't want to sound bitter
Yeah you touch me just like murder
Living ain't so easy
When all I want from you is to sting me
[CHROUS]
Sting Me was produced by George Drakoulias & The Black Crowes.
The Black Crowes released Sting Me on Sun May 17 1992.