1. Garage… Read Full Bio ↴There are FOUR artists known by the name of Dutch Masters:
1. Garage punk band from Memphis.
2. Dutch Masters are two brothers, better known as 'Showtek'.
3. There was also a Dutch hip hop radio show, called Villa65 hosted by Dutch Masters (Mental Case, 2Tall & dj Knowhow).
4. The DutchMasters is also the hip-hop side-project of Indie-Pop band Islands in Motion from Rhode Island.
Smells Like Teen Spirit
Dutch Masters 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
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
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
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
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" by Dutch Masters suggest rebellion, apathy, and cynicism towards society's norms, particularly with regard to the younger generation. The opening lines, "Load up on guns and bring your friends / It's fun to lose and to pretend," signal a careless and reckless attitude that is characteristic of youth culture. The singer then describes a girl who is "over bored and self-assured," but the use of the phrase "dirty word" suggests that her confidence is not something that is valued or respected. The repetition of "Hello, hello, hello, how low?" underscores the sense of loneliness, despair, and isolation that young people may experience.
The second verse, "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," may be interpreted as a commentary on the entertainment industry's tendency to profit from young people's pain and suffering. The lyrics suggest that young people are made to feel stupid and ashamed by the media, which encourages them to act out and engage in dangerous behaviors for the sake of entertainment. The chorus repeats, "A mulatto, an albino / A mosquito, my libido, yeah," which may be interpreted as a reference to people's complex identities.
The final chorus, "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," serves as a reminder of the song's central themes. The repeated use of the word "denial" suggests that young people are often in denial about the negative impact that media and societal pressures have on their mental health and wellbeing.
Line by Line Meaning
Load up on guns and bring your friends
Let's gather our weapons and invite people to join us.
It's fun to lose and to pretend
It's enjoyable to lose oneself in imagination and pretend.
She's over bored and self-assured
She is too bored and overly confident.
Oh no, I know a dirty word
I am aware of a vulgar language.
Hello, hello, hello, how low?
Greetings, greetings, greetings, how are you feeling down there?
With the lights out, it's less dangerous
There's less risk when the lights are off.
Here we are now, entertain us
We've arrived, now amuse us.
I feel stupid and contagious
I feel unintelligent and infectious.
A mulatto, an albino
A person of mixed race, and a person with very pale skin.
A mosquito, my libido, yeah
A mosquito, my sex drive, yeah.
I'm worse at what I do best
I perform poorly even in my supposed area of expertise.
And for this gift I feel blessed
Despite my shortcomings, I feel fortunate for my talent.
Our little group has always been
Our small community has always existed.
And always will until the end
And it will continue to exist until it's over.
And I forget just why I taste
And I can't remember why I have this flavor in my mouth.
Oh yeah, I guess it makes me smile
Oh yeah, I suppose it makes me happy.
I found it hard, it's hard to find
I've struggled to find it, it's elusive.
Oh well, whatever, never mind
Oh well, let's move on and forget about it.
A denial, a denial, a denial, a denial
A refusal, a refusal, a refusal, a refusal.
A denial, a denial, a denial, a denial, a denial
A refusal, a refusal, a refusal, a refusal, a refusal.
Writer(s): David Grohl Copyright: Mj Twelve Music
Contributed by Alaina I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.