In Bloom
Crosstops Lyrics
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Weather changes moods
Spring is here again
Reproductive glands
He's the one
Who likes all the pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
But he knows not what it mean
Knows not what it mean
And I say
He's the one
Who likes all the pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he knows not what it mean
Knows not what it mean
And I say yeah
We can have some more
Nature is a whore
Bruises on the fruit
Tender age in bloom
He's the one
Who likes all the pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he knows not what it mean
Knows not what it mean
And I say
He's the one
Who likes all the pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he knows not what it mean
Knows not what it mean
And I say yeah
He's the one
Who likes all the pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he knows not what it mean
Knows not what it mean
And I say
He's the one
Who likes all the pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he knows not what it mean
Knows not what it mean
And I say yeah
The lyrics to "In Bloom" by Nirvana's are a commentary on the commercialization of grunge music during the early 1990s. The first verse refers to the idea that record companies would sell out alternative artists who had built a following by appealing to teenagers. Selling out involved the label reshaping a band's sound to be more commercial, and sacrificing artistic integrity for profits. The "reproductive glands" line is a reference to the record companies trying to exploit the youth appeal of the music to make money.
The chorus repeats the same lines twice, emphasizing the idea that the singer likes typical, radio-friendly rock songs, but doesn't understand the context or meaning behind them. This is underscored by the line "knows not what it means." The second and third verses echo the themes set up in the first verse, with lyrics referencing the nature of the music industry and the vulnerability of youth. The final line, "tender age in bloom" is particularly poignant, evoking the idea of young people being taken advantage of by the music industry and adult society at large.
Line by Line Meaning
Sell the kids for food
The desperation and hunger leading to sacrificing children for sustenance
Weather changes moods
The impact of weather on emotional states
Spring is here again
The cyclical nature of seasons and rebirth
Reproductive glands
The biological impulses of reproduction
He's the one
Who likes all the pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he knows not what it mean
Knows not what it mean
And I say
The portrayal of a person who enjoys aesthetics and violence, yet lacks understanding of the consequences and deeper meanings of their actions
We can have some more
Nature is a whore
Bruises on the fruit
Tender age in bloom
The insatiable human desire for resources and exploitation of nature and youth
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Kurt Cobain
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