In Bloom
GP & The Episodes 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 of GP & The Episodes' song "In Bloom" are cryptic and reveal the deep meaning of the song only after a closer analysis. The song begins with the lines "Sell the kids for food, weather changes moods, spring is here again, reproductive glands." The opening lines depict the despair and hardship of the economic recession that swept across the US during the early 90s. "Sell the kids for food" implies extreme starvation, and "weather changes moods" signifies that people's mental state is affected by the unstable economic conditions. The line "spring is here again, reproductive glands" symbolizes the rising hope for a better future.
The song then goes on to describe the singer, who is into "pretty songs" and enjoys singing along and shooting guns, but does not understand the meaning behind it. The lyrics suggest that the singer indulges in vices without comprehending the implications or impact on his surroundings. The lines "We can have some more/nature is a whore/bruises on the fruit/tender age in bloom" appear to criticize society's tendencies to exploit and destroy nature and exploit the innocent and vulnerable.
In conclusion, "In Bloom" by GP & The Episodes is a thought-provoking composition that highlights the issues of capitalism, consumerism, and vices that infect society. While some of the lyrics may seem obscure, a closer analysis unveils the deep meanings hidden beneath the surface.
Line by Line Meaning
Sell the kids for food
Desperate, impoverished parents are willing to give up their children for sustenance.
Weather changes moods
The environment can have a profound effect on a person's emotional state.
Spring is here again
After a long, cold winter, the arrival of spring brings new life and hope.
Reproductive glands
A biological reference to sexual development and fertility.
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 subject of the song is a person who enjoys pleasant things like music, but is also capable of destructive behavior, yet oblivious to the implications of their actions.
We can have some more
Nature is a whore
Bruises on the fruit
Tender age in bloom
A cynical view of human exploitation and consumption of the natural world, symbolized by the mistreatment of fruit and young life.
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Written by: KURT COBAIN
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