In Bloom
Gringo Floyd 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 Gringo Floyd's song "In Bloom" seem to be a commentary on the commercialization of music and the ignorance of some members of society. The opening lines, "Sell the kids for food, weather changes moods" hints at desperation and the idea of selling children as if they were commodities. The next line, "Spring is here again, reproductive glands" refers to the idea of rebirth and fertility which is often associated with springtime. However, the lyrics take a dark turn with the line "reproductive glands" which could be seen as a reference to the over-sexualization and objectification of women.
The chorus, "He's the one who likes all the pretty songs, and he likes to sing along, and he likes to shoot his gun" seems to be a reference to a typical American man who enjoys popular music and firearms but lacks the critical thinking skills to understand the deeper meanings behind the lyrics. The repetition of "knows not what it means" emphasizes this point.
In the second verse, "Nature is a whore, bruises on the fruit, tender age in bloom" further suggests the exploitation of nature and the vulnerable. The line "we can have some more" further emphasizes the idea of greed and excess. Overall, "In Bloom" seems to be a commentary on the commodification of music and the ignorance of American society.
Line by Line Meaning
Sell the kids for food
The desperation of poverty has driven people to sell their children for food.
Weather changes moods
Climate has a significant impact on our emotional states.
Spring is here again
The passage of time brings the predictable arrival of the seasons.
Reproductive glands
The biological drive to procreate defines us as living beings.
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
There are people who may appear to enjoy life's pleasures, but their understanding of the reality beneath art and warfare is limited or non-existent.
We can have some more
Nature is a whore
Bruises on the fruit
Tender age in bloom
The natural world is repeatedly exploited and abused, causing harm to those who depend on it, like children in their formative years.
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
Some people find solace in beauty, but are unable or unwilling to understand the true impact of violence.
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
Repeated for emphasis, some people are unable or unwilling to understand the complex realities of the world around them.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Kurt Cobain
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