All Apologies
♫ Nirvana Lyrics

The lyrics to Nirvana's "All Apologies" express feelings of remorse and inadequacy. The opening lines "What else should I be, All apologies" suggests a sense of helplessness and a desire to make amends. The following line "What else could I say, Everyone is gay" has been interpreted to mean that everyone is happy and carefree, while the singer feels burdened by his own struggles. The line "What else could I write, I don't have the right" expresses a sense of self-doubt and a lack of confidence in his artistic abilities.

The chorus "In the sun, In the sun I feel as one, In the sun, In the sun, Married, Buried" creates a contrasting image of warmth and togetherness in the sun and the bleak reality of being buried. The next verse "I wish I was like you, Easily amused, Find my nest of salt, Everything's my fault" suggests envy towards someone who is able to find joy easily, while he himself is consumed by guilt and self-blame. The line "Sunburn, freezer burn, Choking on the ashes of her enemy" highlights the physical pain and psychological torment that the singer is going through.

The repetition of the lines "All in all is all we are" at the end of the song emphasizes the idea that ultimately we are all the same, flawed and mortal beings. The song captures the sense of disillusionment and despair that many people experience in their lives. The lyrics are open to interpretation, as is often the case with Nirvana's lyrics, but they effectively convey a sense of emotional turmoil and a yearning for something better.