In Bloom
Nirvana(??) Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Weather changes moods
Spring is here again
Reproductive glands
He's the one
Who likes all our pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
But he knows not what it means
Knows not what it means
And I say he's the one
Who likes all our pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he knows not what it means
Knows not what it means
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 our pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he knows not what it means
Knows not what it means
And I say he's the one
Who likes all our pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he knows not what it means
Knows not what it means
And I say yeah
He's the one
Who likes all our pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he knows not what it means
Knows not what it means
And I say he's the one
Who likes all our pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he knows not what it means
Knows not what it means
Knows not what it means
Knows not what it means
And I say yeah
The song In Bloom, by Nirvana, was released in 1992 as part of their album Nevermind. The lyrics of the song appear simple at first glance but upon closer examination, they reflect a deeper meaning that encapsulates the core of Nirvana's music. The song begins with the line "Sell the kids for food," which showcases the dilemma of poverty and desperation. The following line "Weather changes moods" depicts the unpredictability of life's circumstances and the effect they have on one's emotional state.
The chorus of the song revolves around a person who joins in singing along with the pretty songs but simultaneously shoots his gun. This verse hints at the contradiction that exists between the desire for beauty and destruction that underpins human nature. The bridge of the song, "We can have some more; Nature is a whore; Bruises on the fruit; Tender age in bloom" reveals Kurt Cobain's disgust of the music industry at the time and how it exploited artists like him. The lyrics describe how the industry desired more out of the band, used them for their own gains, and the toll it took on Kurt Cobain's mental health.
Line by Line Meaning
Sell the kids for food
The situation is so desperate that people are exchanging their children for basic necessities like food.
Weather changes moods
The ups and downs of life can be attributed to external circumstances, like the changing weather.
Spring is here again
The cyclical nature of seasons, renewal and rebirth are being referenced.
Reproductive glands
This line could be an ironic nod to the themes of adolescence, puberty and sexual development that are discussed earlier in the song.
He's the one
Who likes all our pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he knows not what it means
Knows not what it means
And I say he's the one
Who likes all our pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he knows not what it means
Knows not what it means
And I say yeah
This is a chorus that is repeated throughout the song. The lyrics describe a person who takes pleasure in beautiful things like music, but also has a fascination with violence. The repetition of 'knows not what it means' emphasizes the ignorance that this character has about the true meaning of his actions.
We can have some more
Nature is a whore
Bruises on the fruit
Tender age in bloom
The corrupting influence of modern society, possibly referencing the exploitation of natural resources or the sexualization of youth.
He's the one
Who likes all our pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he knows not what it means
Knows not what it means
And I say he's the one
Who likes all our pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he knows not what it means
Knows not what it means
And I say yeah
The chorus is repeated again, emphasizing how little this person understands about the world around them.
He's the one
Who likes all our pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he knows not what it means
Knows not what it means
Knows not what it means
Knows not what it means
And I say yeah
The chorus is repeated for the final time, driving home the ignorance of the subject and the frustration of the singer.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Kurt Cobain
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tylertuncer
This is probably the best Beatles song
@idontlikeseeinglongusernam4589
If they WERE around in the 1960s then they would of been as big as the Beatles.
if not then bigger
@garethjones3227
Don't agree on that one dude, i think they would have been to avant garde for that early on in music history. The worlds ears just wasn't ready back then. Just take the pixies as an example, they were way ahead of thier time and would have been better recieved between 95-05' imho.
It's the whole back to the future johnny b goode scenario.
@clowntrooper61
No they wouldn't. They weren't british.
@Re3Lord
///&&&WTF ???
are you know that in The Beatles - 4 musicians??
@efanoff98
ahahah
@ecmoraes86
"I guess you guys aren't ready for that, yet. But your kids are gonna love it."
@reysharp
Back to the future throwback!
@Contemplation9
@@reysharp yes
@12joaoo
what u talkin bout, i love it and my parents loved it lol