Rape Me
♪ Nirvana Lyrics

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Rape me, rape me my friend
Rape me, rape me again
I'm not the only one
I'm not the only one
I'm not the only one
I'm not the only one

Hate me
Do it and do it again
Waste me
Rape me, my friend
I'm not the only one
I'm not the only one
I'm not the only one
I'm not the only one

My favorite inside source
I'll kiss your open sores
Appreciate your concern
You're gonna stink and burn

Rape me, rape me my friend
Rape me, rape me again
I'm not the only one
I'm not the only one
I'm not the only one
I'm not the only one

Rape me (rape me)
Rape me (rape me)
Rape me (rape me)
Rape me (rape me)
Rape me (rape me)
Rape me (rape me)
Rape me (rape me)
Rape me (rape me)
Rape me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Nirvana's song Rape Me are very controversial and have caused a lot of debate in the past. The song talks about a very sensitive subject matter that is often considered taboo in society: rape. The song's lyrics are a direct challenge to anyone who is willing to rape someone or use their power to take advantage of others.

The verses repeat the phrase "rape me, rape me my friend; rape me, rape me again" several times. The use of the word "friend" is particularly powerful, as it suggests that anyone, including those close to the victim, can be capable of committing such a heinous crime. The chorus then reflects the sentiment that the victim is not the only one who has been subjected to this kind of abuse - a common experience shared by many.

The lyrics then take a dark turn as it talks about the singer's "favorite inside source" who they "kiss open sores" and appreciate their "concern." This suggests a cycle of abuse, where the victim has become accustomed to the pain and is unable to leave the situation. The last line, "you're gonna stink and burn," is a bitter note that suggests that the abuser will eventually suffer the consequences of their actions.

Line by Line Meaning

Rape me, rape me my friend
I am welcoming and accepting of sexual violence from anyone, even those I consider my friend.

Rape me, rape me again
I am willing to endure repeated rape and abuse.

I'm not the only one
I am aware that there are others who have experienced sexual violence and abuse like me.

Hate me
I am so filled with emotional pain that I almost welcome hate and negativity from others.

Do it and do it again
I am willing to accept hateful and negative treatment repeatedly because I feel I deserve it.

Waste me
I feel that my life has no value and am willing to be used up and thrown away.

My favorite inside source
I have a trusted confidant who knows the deepest and darkest secrets of my life.

I'll kiss your open sores
I am willing to accept and even embrace others' flaws and hurts.

Appreciate your concern
I am grateful for any attention or concern shown towards me because I feel so alone.

You're gonna stink and burn
I am so miserable and hopeless that I believe both myself and the world around me will eventually decay and waste away.

Rape me (rape me)
I am repeating my plea for sexual violence because I feel it is the only attention and connection I can receive from others.

Rape me (rape me)
My desire for rape and abuse is so strong that I cannot stop asking for it.

Rape me (rape me)
The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the desperation and trauma of someone who feels they have no control over their own body and experiences.

Rape me (rape me)
This phrase, repeated ad nauseam, shows the devastating effects of sexual violence on the psyche of a victim.

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Written by: KURT COBAIN

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