"All Apologies" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal and Best Rock Song in 1995.
The earliest known studio version of the song was recorded on January 1, 1991 by Craig Montgomery in Seattle, Washington. The song's lyrics and arrangement were refined several times over the next two years, with no two pre-In Utero live renditions sounding alike. The earliest versions of the song, including the 1991 studio version, even feature an additional verse and chorus.
The In Utero version was recorded in February 1993 by Steve Albini in Cannon Falls, Minnesota. It features Kera Schaley on cello. It was remixed, along with "Heart-Shaped Box" and later "Pennyroyal Tea," by Scott Litt prior to the album's release, with Cobain asserting that the vocals and bass sounded "mushy" in the unmastered Albini recording.
All Apologies
Nirvana Lyrics
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All apologies
What else could I say?
Everyone is gay
What else could I write?
I don't have the right
What else should I be?
All apologies
In the sun
In the sun I feel as one
In the sun
In the sun
Married
Buried
I wish I was like you
Easily amused
Find my nest to salt
Everything's my fault
I'll take all the blame
Aqua seafoam shame
Sunburn, freezer burn
Choking on the ashes of her enemy
In the sun
In the sun I feel as one
In the sun
In the sun
Married
Married
Married
Buried, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
The song "All Apologies" by Nirvana is a musing on self-blame, introspection, and apologies. The singer is questioning what more he could be or do, but ultimately acknowledges that he is flawed and accepts responsibility for his mistakes. The line "Everyone is gay" may seem out of place, but it is a reference to the emerging gay rights movement in the 1990s and the singer's acknowledgement that he still has much to learn about the world around him.
The repetition of the lines "In the sun, in the sun I feel as one" reinforces the idea of finding solace and unity in something greater than oneself. The mention of being married and buried may symbolize the ups and downs of a committed relationship and the idea of being intertwined with someone until death.
The second verse mentions the idea of envy, as the singer wishes he was more like someone else who is easily amused. He then acknowledges a pattern of taking blame for everything and feeling shame for his actions. The final line about "choking on the ashes of her enemy" is a reference to a Tibetan Buddhist practice of burning the remains of enemies and inhaling the ashes to gain power.
Overall, "All Apologies" is a complex song that explores themes of self-doubt and forgiveness, with a level of ambiguity that allows listeners to interpret it in their own way.
Line by Line Meaning
What else should I be?
What other persona should I present myself as?
All apologies
I apologize for not being someone else.
What else could I say?
What other words could I use to express myself?
Everyone is gay
I recognize and accept that everyone has their own unique identity.
What else could I write?
What other message could I convey?
I don't have the right
I lack the skill or ability to express myself effectively.
In the sun
When things are going well,
In the sun I feel as one
I feel like I am part of something greater.
Married
Committed to someone or something.
Buried
Overwhelmed or consumed by something.
I wish I was like you
I wish I had your qualities.
Easily amused
Able to find pleasure in simple things.
Find my nest to salt
To protect myself by creating a safe environment.
Everything's my fault
I take responsibility for everything that goes wrong.
I'll take all the blame
I am willing to take responsibility for any negative consequences.
Aqua seafoam shame
The feeling of embarrassment and guilt that comes with accepting responsibility.
Sunburn, freezer burn
Painful experiences that leave lasting scars.
Choking on the ashes of her enemy
The weight of past hurts and grudges that continue to affect me.
Married
Committed to someone or something.
Married
Committed to someone or something.
Married
Committed to someone or something.
Buried, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Overwhelmed or consumed by something.
All in all is all we are
At the end of the day, the only thing that matters is who we are and what we stand for.
All in all is all we are
At the end of the day, the only thing that matters is who we are and what we stand for.
All in all is all we are
At the end of the day, the only thing that matters is who we are and what we stand for.
All in all is all we are
At the end of the day, the only thing that matters is who we are and what we stand for.
All in all is all we are
At the end of the day, the only thing that matters is who we are and what we stand for.
All in all is all we are
At the end of the day, the only thing that matters is who we are and what we stand for.
All in all is all we are
At the end of the day, the only thing that matters is who we are and what we stand for.
All in all is all we are
At the end of the day, the only thing that matters is who we are and what we stand for.
All in all is all we are
At the end of the day, the only thing that matters is who we are and what we stand for.
All in all is all we are
At the end of the day, the only thing that matters is who we are and what we stand for.
All in all is all we are
At the end of the day, the only thing that matters is who we are and what we stand for.
All in all is all we are
At the end of the day, the only thing that matters is who we are and what we stand for.
All in all is all we are
At the end of the day, the only thing that matters is who we are and what we stand for.
All in all is all we are
At the end of the day, the only thing that matters is who we are and what we stand for.
All in all is all we are
At the end of the day, the only thing that matters is who we are and what we stand for.
All in all is all we are
At the end of the day, the only thing that matters is who we are and what we stand for.
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Written by: Kurt Cobain
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@notbeautifulanymore8368
What else should I be
All apologies
What else should I say
Everyone is gay
What else should I write
I don't have the right
What else should I be
All apologies
In the sun
In the sun I feel as one
In the sun
In the sun
Married
Buried
I wish I was like you
Easily amused
Find my nest of salt
Everything's my fault
I take all the blame
Aqua seafoam shame
Sunburn, freezer burn
Choking on the ashes of her enemy
In the sun
In the sun I feel as one
In the sun
In the sun
Married
Married
Married
Buried yeah yeah yeah
All alone is all we are
@turkrogers4301
What else should i be
All apologies
What else could i say
Everyone is gay
What else could i write
I don't have the right
What else should i be
All apologies
In the sun _ in the sun i feel as one
In the sun - in the sun
I'm married
Buried
I wish i was like you
Easily amused
Find my nest of salt
Everythings my fault
I'll take all the blame
Aqua seafoam shame
Sun burn with freezerburn
Choking on the ashes of her enemies
In the sun - in the sun i feel as one
In the sun - in the sun
I'm married
Buried
Married
Buried
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
All alone is all we are.....
@baronsofsaturn9242
On this date, April 5th, 1994 Kurt Cobain died. He had recently extracted himself from a drug rehab facility and traveled home to be alone. It seems he had disconnected himself from his closest friends, his band mates, and even his wife Courtney Love. She was out of town but had hired a private investigator to find him and had reported him to be suicidal. Despite this, his body wasn't discovered until April 8th.
Kurt's death was ruled a suicide and that remains the official narrative despite theories that claim otherwise. By his own admission, Kurt was a troubled young man who struggled with bi-polar disorder and drug addiction.
Kurt Cobain became the face of a musical movement and the voice of Generation X. Those who knew him best have said that he had absolutely orchestrated the band's success but at the same time he had no way of foreseeing just how big Nirvana would become and how fast it would happen.
By most accounts he was soft spoken, gentle, and kind. He liked the Beatles a lot and actually loved MTV, even though he downplayed that fact. In interviews he said he thought of Nirvana as a "pop band", in the sense that he wanted to write popular songs but still be heavy and abrasive.
I expect to always be a Nirvana fan and that means always a fan of Kurt Cobain. I don't consider him an idol though and my impression of him leads me to think he wouldn't want to be anybody's idol. I think he simply wanted to make music and have it heard... but more importantly, to have it felt.
I'm still listening.
@axelcajas3666
Article 1.
1.i think it ought to be righteous to open up a forum to let the public women speak and give ideas for women- specific laws. Seeing that most of government is male- prominent. It ought to be good to have a females viewpoint.
2.i felt there wasn’t really room for bias. The conversation talks about not just women rights but human ones. One should not be open for harassment, period. Never less gender specific.
3.by calling it out. Making movements and trends. By not letting it normalize but use that to push it foreword as something everyone is aware of and realizes it’s something they shouldn’t keep on doing.
4.I felt that in Indonesia, it’s a lot worse. I feel like a lot of people here vouch for protecting women and their selves
5.Yes, typically the one on top is male. Immediately putting men in a universal position of power. Putting women at risk for being harassed and more.
Article2.
1.I want the government to revisit equal rights. There’s NO REASON not to give the female the same rights. They should be cared for MORE cause they are primary caregivers
2.i felt it was a bit biased. It was a bit biased because it was opinion based. It nearly listed every issue and didn’t mention or acknowledge the other side
3.i don’t think that they’ve done nothing. It’s just been ignored and piled on with other issues. And with the like of leaders that are against abortion. It’s only been further pushed down the pile.
4.ofc. Since there are not a lot of them in the legislature, every move done towards women is looked at and dissected.
5.nearly in the ten’s. Barely anyone is actually legible for paid family leave. Camacho
@alihsanelmas
What else should I be
All apologies
What else could I say
Everyone is gay
What else could I write
I don't have the right
What else should I be
All apologies
In the sun
In the sun I feel as one
In the sun
In the sun
Married
Buried
I wish I was like you
Easily amused
Find my nest of salt
Everything's my fault
I take all the blame
Aqua seafoam shame
Sunburn, freezer burn
Choking on the ashes of her enemy
In the sun
In the sun I feel as one
In the sun
In the sun
Married
Married
Married
Buried yeah yeah yeah
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
All in all is all we are
@DubStocks
If you notice, the room had no movement. I remember when he started this song with the opening, everyone was silent. It was a little bit like a trance that everyone was in. Totally silent. No noise as they played. It really wasn't like any other show I had been to before. I'll never forget that night in New York. Flying home after an amazing nirvana show.
@tahnirene
I hope u know how lucky u are
@timsmith4174
Also it wasn't open to a public audience its not like they sold tickets. So unless you have solid proof I don't believe it because all unplugged venues are either just MTV producers\workers or companies that promote the band. No photos no proof
@537productions
+Will Stocks wasn't this one of the last songs??
@LiveLaughLobotomy333
+Will Stocks this story gave me goosebumps <3
@lilminer69er
+Tim Smith what are you talking about kids where there
@peanutbutterisfu
It’s funny that Kurt was nervous to play this show and it turned out to be one of the best acoustic performances of all time! Here we are nearly 30 years later and we still are in aw over this performance.
@VozHumana
..Kurt Cobain ..Final Days.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0xbDCRjMPM
@fabioconde7145
Fredy mercuri is better dude, anda woodstock shut this drug addict easly
@Ridas10
@@fabioconde7145 Edgy for no reason