Smells like teen spirit ♪
♪ Nirvana Lyrics
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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
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, yeh
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
In Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit," the lyrics describe the feelings of boredom and frustration experienced by young adults who feel trapped in their suburban lives. The first line, "Load up on guns, bring your friends" can be interpreted as a call to rebellion and a desire for excitement. The next two lines, "It's fun to lose and to pretend, She's over-bored and self-assured" suggest feelings of nihilism and apathy towards their current situation.
The chorus, "With the lights out, it's less dangerous, Here we are now, entertain us, I feel stupid and contagious" could be interpreted as a reflection of the desire for a sense of purpose, entertainment, and a desire to belong. The line "A mulatto, an albino, a mosquito, my libido" creates a group identity for those who feel like outsiders or rejects. The song then closes with the line, "Oh well, whatever, never mind," further emphasizing a sense of apathy and a disregard for societal expectations.
Overall, the lyrics to "Smells Like Teen Spirit" reflect the feelings of disillusionment and hopelessness experienced by young adults who feel suffocated by the monotony of their suburban lives. The desire for rebellion and identity is juxtaposed with feelings of meaninglessness and apathy.
Line by Line Meaning
Load up on guns, bring your friends
Let's meet up, armed, and ready for a good time.
It's fun to lose and to pretend
It's exciting to let go and act carefree, even if it's not entirely true.
She's over-bored and self-assured
She's incredibly bored with life and confident in herself to change that.
Oh no, I know a dirty word
Oops, I used a word society finds crude and inappropriate.
Hello, hello, hello, how low
I'm feeling down, down, down.
With the lights out, it's less dangerous
When the lights are off, it's easier to let loose without worrying about being seen or judged.
Here we are now, entertain us
We're bored and want someone to amuse us.
I feel stupid and contagious
I feel dumb and like I'm spreading that feeling to others.
A mulatto, an albino, a mosquito, my libido
A mixed-race person, a white person with no pigmentation, and an annoying bug all represent my strong sexual desires.
I'm worse at what I do best
I may excel at a skill, but there's usually someone better at it than me.
And for this gift I feel blessed
I'm happy to have this talent, even if it's not the best.
Our little group has always been
Our clique has always stuck together.
And always will until the end
And we'll remain tight like this until the end of time.
And I forget just why I taste
I can't remember why I'm doing what I'm doing.
Oh yeah, I guess it makes me smile
Oh yeah, I guess some part of it is enjoyable to me.
I found it hard, it's hard to find
I struggled to find my place in the world.
Oh well, whatever, never mind
Oh well, I'm not going to worry about it anymore, let it be.
A denial, a denial, a denial, a denial, a denial
I'm in denial about something, repeating it won't make it any less true.
A denial, a denial, a denial, a denial
Still in denial about that thing.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRIS NOVOSELIC, DAVID GROHL, KURT COBAIN, MARCELO PEIXOTO, RAFAEL LOPES
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