Cobain and Nirvana were highly influential, popularizing what came to be known as "grunge music". In 1991, the arrival of Cobain's best known song, "Smells Like Teen Spirit", marked the beginning of a dramatic shift of popular music away from the dominant genres of the 1980s: glam metal, arena rock, and dance-pop. The music media eventually awarded "Smells Like Teen Spirit" "anthem-of-a-generation" status, and, with it, Cobain ascended as the reluctant "spokesman" for Generation X. Kurt Cobain changed the course of music forever even though it was never his intention.
Montage of Kurt
Kurt Cobain Lyrics
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Like everything tastes like chicken
Arghhh, I'm... selfish
Eheheheheheh eheheheheh
Hmmm... buckets full of acids...
And I love (?) and continents too
That it's suckin' dry, all the resin from the bong, roger
lay down your warm babies on my cold feet at the end of my bed
Shh! You're in the house, you're in the house!
Chhh-rhhh
(Noises)
The lyrics to Kurt Cobain's song Montage of Kurt appear to be a stream of consciousness-style ramble, with seemingly nonsensical phrases and sounds strung together. The opening lines of "Happy smelly!" and "Like everything tastes like chicken" could possibly be interpreted as a sarcastic riff on the forced positivity and banality of everyday life. The line "Arghhh, I'm... selfish" suggests a self-awareness of one's flaws and imperfections. The repeated "eheheheheheh" could be interpreted as a nervous laugh or a sign of discomfort. The line "buckets full of acids..." is perhaps the most concerning, as it invokes images of dangerous and destructive behavior.
The following lines are a bit more cryptic, with Cobain singing about his love for both (?) and continents, which could possibly represent conflicting desires or interests. The line "it's suckin' dry, all the resin from the bong, roger" suggests a sense of emptiness or dissatisfaction, as if the act of smoking marijuana has lost its pleasure or meaning. The line "lay down your warm babies on my cold feet at the end of my bed" is a stark image of physical discomfort and emotional loneliness. The sound of Donald Duck's voice adds an element of absurdity and surrealism to the song. Overall, the lyrics to Montage of Kurt are open to interpretation, but suggest a sense of disorientation and inner turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
Happy smelly!
I am oddly content with the state of things around me despite their unpleasant nature.
Like everything tastes like chicken
I have reached a point of disillusionment where everything is indistinguishable from one another and lacks meaningful variety.
Arghhh, I'm... selfish
I am grappling with my own self-interest and inability to be selfless, leading to feelings of frustration and regret.
Eheheheheheh eheheheheh
I am laughing uncontrollably, perhaps as a coping mechanism or as a symptom of mental illness.
Hmmm... buckets full of acids...
I am fixated on drugs and the experiences they can unlock, despite the potential dangers and consequences of use.
And I love (?) and continents too
I feel a sense of attachment and passion towards both people and places, although the ambiguous question mark casts doubt on the sincerity or stability of those emotions.
That it's suckin' dry, all the resin from the bong, roger
I am worried about drug addiction and the toll it can take on both an individual and their social circle, using the metaphor of a bong to illustrate the draining of resources and life force.
lay down your warm babies on my cold feet at the end of my bed
I feel a desire for companionship and the nurturing, loving qualities that come with caring for another being.
(Donald Duck's resonance)
I am experiencing auditory hallucinations or distorted perceptions of sound.
Shh! You're in the house, you're in the house!
I am paranoid or anxious about the presence of others, potentially as a result of drug use or underlying mental health issues.
Chhh-rhhh
I am making primal, guttural noises that may be indicative of intense emotions or a lack of coherent thought.
Writer(s): Kurt Donald Cobain
Contributed by Gabriella N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.