Blew
Nirvana Lyrics
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And if you wouldn't mind, I would like to lose
And if you wouldn't care, I would like to leave
And if you wouldn't mind, I would like to breathe
Is there another reason for your stain?
Could you believe who we knew stress or strain?
Here is another word that rhymes with shame
And if you wouldn't mind, I would like it blew
And if you wouldn't mind, I would like to lose
And if you wouldn't care, I would like to leave
And if you wouldn't mind, I would like to breathe
Is there another reason for your stain?
Could you believe who we knew stress or strain?
Here is another word that rhymes with shame, yeah
Is there another reason for your stain?
Could you believe who we knew stress or strain?
Here is another word that rhymes with shame, ah
You could do anything, you could do anything
You could do anything, you could do anything
You could do anything, you could do anything
You could do anything, you could do anything
The lyrics to Nirvana's song Blew on first glance may seem like a typical example of the grunge genre's tendency towards cryptic and abstract lyrics. However, upon closer inspection, the lyrics can be seen as a reflection on the mental and emotional state of the singer. The repeated lines "And if you wouldn't mind, I would like it blew / And if you wouldn't mind, I would like to lose / And if you wouldn't care, I would like to leave / And if you wouldn't mind, I would like to breathe" can be interpreted as the singer's desire for release from the pain and struggles they are experiencing. The use of the word "blew" could be interpreted as a reference to drug use, which was a common theme in Kurt Cobain's lyrics.
The lines "Is there another reason for your stain? / Could you believe who we knew stress or strain? / Here is another word that rhymes with shame" can be seen as an indictment of society's expectations and pressures that contribute to the singer's struggles. The use of the word "stain" could represent the perceived flaws or shortcomings of the singer that are a product of external pressures rather than personal failings. The repetition of the line "Here is another word that rhymes with shame" highlights the cyclical and repetitive nature of these societal pressures and their continued impact on the singer's mental state.
Overall, the lyrics of Blew reflect the pain and struggles of the grunge era, as well as the personal struggles of Kurt Cobain himself. The repetition of certain phrases and words emphasizes the cyclical nature of these struggles, as well as the sense of hopelessness that can accompany them.
Line by Line Meaning
Now if you wouldn't mind, I would like it blew
I want to experience something new and exciting, so would you please let it happen?
And if you wouldn't mind, I would like to lose
I want to get rid of my current state or situation, so can you please let me lose it?
And if you wouldn't care, I would like to leave
I want to go away or escape from this place, and if you don't mind, can you let me leave?
And if you wouldn't mind, I would like to breathe
I want to feel free and alive, so please allow me to take a breath and live my life.
Is there another reason for your stain?
Why are you carrying this burden or guilt? Is there more to it than what meets the eye?
Could you believe who we knew stress or strain?
Can you imagine how hard it was for us to deal with stress and anxiety, just like you are probably experiencing right now?
Here is another word that rhymes with shame
I can think of many other negative emotions that we are all feeling, and shame is just one of them.
You could do anything, you could do anything
You are capable of achieving anything you want, so don't let anyone or anything hold you back.
You could do anything, you could do anything
You have the power to control your destiny and create your own path in life, so go ahead and do anything you want.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Kurt Cobain
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