Smells Like Teen Spirit
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It's fun to lose and to pretend
She's over-bored and self assured
Oh no, I know a dirty word
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello, how low
With the lights out, it's less dangerous
Here we are now, entertain us
I feel stupid and contagious
Here we are now, entertain us
A mulatto, an albino, a mosquito, my libido
Yeah, hey, yay
I'm worse at what I do best
And for this gift I feel blessed
Our little group has always been
And always will until the end
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello
With the lights out, it's less dangerous
Here we are now, entertain us
I feel stupid and contagious
Here we are now, entertain us
A mulatto, an albino, a mosquito, my libido
Yeah, hey, yay
And I forget just why I taste
Oh yeah, I guess it makes me smile
I found it hard, it's hard to find
Oh well, whatever, never mind
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello
With the lights out, it's less dangerous
Here we are now, entertain us
I feel stupid and contagious
Here we are now, entertain us
A mulatto, an albino, a mosquito, my libido
A denial, a denial, a denial, a denial, a denial
A denial, a denial, a denial, a denial
The lyrics of "Smells Like Teen Spirit" have been interpreted in many ways, but one common interpretation is that they address the angst and disillusionment of a generation of youth, who feel bored, dissatisfied and angry with the status quo. The song opens with the lines "Load up on guns, bring your friends / It's fun to lose and to pretend", which can be seen as an ironic commentary on the culture of violence and aggression that pervades American society. The singer suggests that it's a way to blow off steam and cope with feelings of alienation and emptiness.
The chorus of "Hello, hello, hello, how low" has been interpreted as a satirical nod to the clichéd greetings of daytime TV talk shows. The lines "With the lights out, it's less dangerous / Here we are now, entertain us" can be read as a challenge to the established order, which promises security and comfort, but fails to deliver. The phrase "I feel stupid and contagious" captures the sense of self-doubt and vulnerability that many young people experience, as they struggle to find their place in a complex and confusing world.
The most memorable line in the song is probably "A mulatto, an albino, a mosquito, my libido", which has been variously interpreted as a nonsensical expression of the singer's state of mind, a commentary on racial and sexual identity, or a reference to a musical riff. Overall, the lyrics of "Smells Like Teen Spirit" convey a sense of frustration and disillusionment, mixed with irony and humor.
Line by Line Meaning
Load up on guns, bring your friends
Get ready for something big, and bring your squad with you
It's fun to lose and to pretend
There's something exhilarating about the rush of losing control and pretending to be someone else
She's over bored and self assured
There's a girl who's bored with everything and thinks she knows everything
Oh no, I know a dirty word
The singer knows something risque and is excited to share it
Hello, hello, hello, how low
The repetition of 'hello' is meant to convey a sense of urgency and confusion
With the lights out, it's less dangerous
When the lights are out, you can be anyone you want to be without fear of judgement or risk of being caught
Here we are now, entertain us
We're here to be amused and need someone to provide us with entertainment
I feel stupid and contagious
The artist is aware of their own idiocy but is still trying to influence those around them
A mulatto, an albino, a mosquito, my libido
The artist is describing members of society that are often seen as undesirable, ending with a reference to their own sexual desire
I'm worse at what I do best
The singer is aware of their own limitations and weakness in their area of expertise
And for this gift I feel blessed
The little bit of talent the singer does possess is something they're grateful for
Our little group has always been
The singer has a small, close-knit group of people that have always been there for them
And always will until the end
This group will be with them until the end of their life
And I forget just why I taste
The singer is losing track of their thoughts and feelings
Oh yeah, I guess it makes me smile
The singer is taking joy in the fact that they're losing their grip on reality
I found it hard, was hard to find
The artist struggled to find something important
Oh well, whatever, never mind
But now they don't really care anymore
A denial, a denial, a denial, a denial, a denial
The repetition of 'denial' is meant to emphasize the idea that the singer is in denial about something important
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: David Grohl, Krist Novoselic, Kurt Cobain
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Alexis Sköld
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Renato Chocano
@guigui gonzalez yo tambien. Mas bien...viehitaaaa!
LautaroThePro
SAPEEE
Syrupe 6
Uyy tas cómo loquita
El Peluca
Sapee
Daniel Alejandro
Más bien viejita
Kris2ff3r
Best version of T.N.T. Ever.
Andrew Savage
Best Audio - Had it on DVD when I was A kiddo
Robert Chase
Tbis is my favorite version of ANY AC/DC song!
Stubborn Vampire aka Mr.Vampire
@Scooby Duck I personally like the version from 1981 in capital center