Beans [
Nirvana Lyrics


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Beans, beans, beans.
Jessie had some beans.
He was happy, happy, happy,
And he ate some beans.

Naked, naked, naked,
Sitting cross-legged.
Naked, naked, naked,
And he was happy, happy, happy,
And he ate some beans.

Wine, wine, wine.
Jessie had some wine.
He was happy, happy, happy,
And he ate some wine.

Beans, beans, beans.
Daddy ate some beans.
And he drank some wine.




And he was happy, happy, happy,
And he dranks some beans.

Overall Meaning

At first glance, Nirvana's song "Beans" may seem like a nonsensical tune with random phrases thrown in. However, upon closer examination, one can begin to see a deeper meaning behind the lyrics. It seems that the song is about finding happiness in life's simple pleasures, such as eating beans and drinking wine. The repetition of the phrase "happy, happy, happy" emphasizes the joy that can come from these simple activities.


The mention of Jessie and Daddy eating beans and drinking wine might also suggest a theme of family and togetherness. Maybe the members of Nirvana were trying to convey that happiness can be found in spending time with loved ones and sharing these simple pleasures together.


Interestingly, "Beans" was not included in any of Nirvana's official releases. It was recorded sometime between 1985 and 1986 and originally appeared on a demo tape called "Fecal Matter." The song was later leaked online and has since gained a cult following among Nirvana fans.


Line by Line Meaning

Beans, beans, beans.
The song is repeatedly emphasizing beans to highlight their importance in the story that follows.


Jessie had some beans.
Jessie is introduced as the character who possesses the beans, which brings him happiness and contentment.


He was happy, happy, happy,
Eating the beans brings Jessie extreme joy and satisfaction, which is reinforced with the repetition of 'happy' three times.


And he ate some beans.
Jessie continues to consume the beans, implying that they are the key to his happiness.


Naked, naked, naked,
A sudden shift in the lyrics, suggesting a change in the scene, as the focus changes to Jessie's environment.


Sitting cross-legged.
Jessie is depicted sitting in a relaxed and meditative position, implying a state of peace and calm.


And he was happy, happy, happy,
Despite being naked and in solitude, Jessie's consumption of the beans has already created a state of happiness within him.


And he ate some beans.
Jessie's consumption of beans continues, allowing his happiness to sustain.


Wine, wine, wine.
A new element is introduced, implying that Jessie now also possesses wine, which adds another layer to his emotional experience.


Jessie had some wine.
The introduction of the wine serves as a reminder of the sensory pleasures that accompany the beans.


And he ate some wine.
The repeated use of 'ate' to describe Jessie's consumption of the wine is unusual, yet suggests that he is experiencing it on a spiritual level rather than just indulging in it.


Beans, beans, beans.
The repetition of beans at the end of each verse further emphasizes the significance of the beans in Jessie's life.


Daddy ate some beans.
A new character appears in the story, suggesting that Jessie is not the only one who has been impacted positively by the beans.


And he drank some wine.
Daddy too partakes in the sensory pleasure that wine accompanies.


And he was happy, happy, happy,
The consumption of both beans and wine brings happiness to Daddy as well, reinforcing the idea that these elements hold some mystical, transcendental qualities.


And he dranks some beans.
The use of 'dranks' instead of drank creates a sense of surrealism, suggesting that the consumption of the beans was anything but ordinary.




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Written by: KURT COBAIN

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The Fungi

The song is in a higher pitch, showing the singer's change in perspective. It is used through some machinery, thus showing his disgust for himself and the strength of his emotions. Kurt simply cannot conjure the emotional strength with his body, and must use machines to give and idea of his true thoughts.

The guitar is rigid, which bares strong remblance to his earthly form. It is rigid, bound by laws, norms, rules, physics,etc. Beans is his expression. The gutiar doesn't match the sheer brilliance of the vocal work, which we have established to be his feelings. This CLEARLY shows that his earthly form is nothing but hindering his true self.

We now draw attention to the title. Why would such a poet name it 'Beans'? I ask you this, dear reader, where do you get your beans? In a can. As William Patrick Corgan once proclaimed 'despite all of my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage'. Kurt is the bean. The one burst of flavour, trapped in a metal cage, reeking of commercialism and alienation.

'Beans, beans, beans.
Jessie had some beans.
He was happy, happy, happy,
And he ate some beans.'

The repetition of beans shows his isolation trapped in his body. He wants to break free, and needs to. Jessie represents out greed. He does nothing but consume until he's not happy, but 'happy happy happy'. The imbecile is incapable of complex thought, like us. 'More muzeek plz' 'omg 10/10 good song bean man' 'Dave u so fooking hot uwu'. We...we are Jessie. And what does Jessie do? Eat beans. Eat the artist's soul, his creativity, his true self. What we're left with is nothing but a shell of a man, broken, detached and alone. The single bean, stuck to the can.



All comments from YouTube:

The Fungi

The song is in a higher pitch, showing the singer's change in perspective. It is used through some machinery, thus showing his disgust for himself and the strength of his emotions. Kurt simply cannot conjure the emotional strength with his body, and must use machines to give and idea of his true thoughts.

The guitar is rigid, which bares strong remblance to his earthly form. It is rigid, bound by laws, norms, rules, physics,etc. Beans is his expression. The gutiar doesn't match the sheer brilliance of the vocal work, which we have established to be his feelings. This CLEARLY shows that his earthly form is nothing but hindering his true self.

We now draw attention to the title. Why would such a poet name it 'Beans'? I ask you this, dear reader, where do you get your beans? In a can. As William Patrick Corgan once proclaimed 'despite all of my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage'. Kurt is the bean. The one burst of flavour, trapped in a metal cage, reeking of commercialism and alienation.

'Beans, beans, beans.
Jessie had some beans.
He was happy, happy, happy,
And he ate some beans.'

The repetition of beans shows his isolation trapped in his body. He wants to break free, and needs to. Jessie represents out greed. He does nothing but consume until he's not happy, but 'happy happy happy'. The imbecile is incapable of complex thought, like us. 'More muzeek plz' 'omg 10/10 good song bean man' 'Dave u so fooking hot uwu'. We...we are Jessie. And what does Jessie do? Eat beans. Eat the artist's soul, his creativity, his true self. What we're left with is nothing but a shell of a man, broken, detached and alone. The single bean, stuck to the can.

LandingMan

Or maybe it’s just a funny song

Z.D.H.B

@LandingMan r/whoossh

LandingMan

@Z.D.H.B Or maybe I'm going along with it

noah

uwu

Z.D.H.B

@LandingMan your doing the extreme opposite? OP wrote something big, in order too be sarcastic over it, and you say "or maybe it's just a funny song"
So how tf where you playing along with it?

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AJ

Born in the wrong generation. Why can't more music be like this....

Green World

SIS we both came here from the same damn tik tok IT'S ME YOUR TWIN

Sven S

Green World wtf you talking about? Tik tok sucks

Sven S

Green World oh, bruh

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