All Apologies
Nirvana Lyrics


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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 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

Overall Meaning

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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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@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



All comments from YouTube:

@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

@justsomeice9585

@@fabioconde7145 who gives af if he did drugs it’s not like it affected you in any way I don’t know why your so butt hurt about it

You mad this drug addict will always have more talent then you ever will

@fabioconde7145

@@justsomeice9585 dats not the problem the problem is dat u see a drug addict in the street and u judge him.... the society is like dat u shit

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@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??

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