Smells Like Teen Spirit
Europe vs. 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, yay
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, yay
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
The song Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana is a timeless classic of the grunge rock era of the early 1990s. It is also one of the most defining songs of the era, with its angst-ridden lyrics and abrasive instrumentation. The opening lines of the song, “Load up on guns, bring your friends, it's fun to lose and to pretend” sets the tone for the song, which is essentially about nihilism and apathy.
The lyrics suggest a sense of boredom and disillusionment with life, as well as a willingness to embrace self-destructive behavior. The repetition of the phrase “Hello, hello, hello, how low” suggests a sense of repetition, as well as a feeling of being trapped in a cycle of meaninglessness. The line “Here we are now, entertain us” can be seen as a commentary on the disaffection of youth in the 1990s, who were disillusioned with mainstream society and its values.
The chorus, with its repetition of “A mulatto, an albino, a mosquito, my libido” seems almost nonsensical, but it is actually a reference to the different races and ethnic backgrounds that make up American society. The line “I feel stupid and contagious” captures the sense of alienation and loneliness that many young people felt at the time. Overall, Smells Like Teen Spirit captures the rebellious spirit of the grunge era and remains a timeless classic of the genre.
Line by Line Meaning
Load up on guns, bring your friends
Gather your weapons and bring your allies for this 'fun' and pretend journey
It's fun to lose and to pretend
It's entertaining to give up and pretend to be something different
She's over bored and self assured
She's bored and excessively confident in herself
Oh no, I know a dirty word
I know a vulgar word, and I don't want to share it with others
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Greetings! How are you feeling down there, in the lows and depths of life?
With the lights out, it's less dangerous
When the lights are out, there's less risk and fear involved
Here we are now, entertain us
We're here for you to entertain us, so show us what you've got
I feel stupid and contagious
I feel foolish and like I can spread those feelings to others
A mulatto, an albino, a mosquito, my libido
A group of diverse people, including myself, with different backgrounds, interests, and passions
Yay
An expression of excitement and enthusiasm
I'm worse at what I do best
I'm not very good at the one thing I excel in
And for this gift I feel blessed
Despite my lack of skill, I feel grateful for the gift I have
Our little group has always been
Our small group of people has always existed
And always will until the end
And it will continue to exist until the very end
And I forget just why I taste
I can't remember why I'm experiencing this sensation
Oh yeah, I guess it makes me smile
Oh yes, I suppose it's causing me to smile
I found it hard, was hard to find
It was a difficult task to locate what I was searching for
Oh well, whatever, never mind
Oh well, it doesn't really matter. Let's move on
A denial, a denial, a denial, a denial, a denial
Repeating that something is being denied, refused or rejected
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: David Grohl, Krist Novoselic, Kurt Cobain
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@billcasey3492
Smells Like Europe...
@firstnamelastname8994
Damn Syrians.
@jefferymaster61
So piss.
@thedanishsauron1325
Sorry my Greece made a stain (get it :P)
@keekthegreek5941
that was a little bit of genius right there:)
@kobalt_ren01
Spiced meat, cigarettes and garlic mayonnaise?
@sbeast64
This genre will be popular in 8090.
@assmane999
Damn, this is way ahead of its time.
@chaos_omega
By then we will all be dead... or at the very least, music will sound very different from anything we listen to today. It would be like the difference between baroque and rock & roll. But I think a more conservative estimate of a hundred or so years seems realistic. It will be popular in the 2110s.... ;)
@davesmith8341
Chaos Omega though there isn’t that big of a difference between baroque and rock (or metal)🤔take malmsteen and power metal for example