Breed
Nirvana Lyrics

Even if you have, even if you need
I don't mean to stare, we don't have to breed
We could plant a house, we could build a tree
I don't even care, we could have all three

She said, she said
She said, she said
She said, she said
She said, she said

I don't care, I don't care, I don't care
I don't care, care, care if it's old
I don't mind, I don't mind, I don't mind
I don't mind, mind, don't have a mind

Get away, get away, get away
Get away, away, away from your home
I'm afraid, I'm afraid, I'm afraid
I'm afraid, afraid, ghost

Even if you have, even if you need
I don't mean to stare, we don't have to breed
We can plant a house, we can build a tree
I don't even care, we could have all three

She said, she said
She said, she said
She said, she said
She said, she said

Even if you have, even if you need
I don't mean to stare, we don't have to breed
We can plant a house, we can build a tree
I don't even care, we could have all three

She said, she said
She said, she said
She said, she said
She said, she said
She said

Said, good

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Kurt Cobain

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01Smells Like Teen Spirit5:01

02In Bloom4:14

03Come as You Are3:41

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07Territorial Pissings2:23

12Something in the Way / Endless, Nameless0:01

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Aidan Drotzur

2y↑2

Legends never die
When the world is callin' you
Can you hear them screaming out your name?
Legends never die
They become a part of you
Every time you bleed for reaching greatness
Relentless, you survive
They never lose hope when everything's cold and the fighting's near
It's deep in their bones, they'll ride into smoke when the fire is fierce
No, pick yourself up, 'cause

Legends never die
When the world is calling you
Can you hear them screamin' out your name?
Legends never die
They become a part of you
Every time you bleed for reaching greatness
Legends never die

They're written down in eternity
But you'll never see the price it costs
The scars collected all their lives
When everything's lost, they pick up their hearts and avenge defeat
Before it all starts, they suffer through harm just to touch a dream
Oh, pick yourself up, 'cause

Legends never die
When the world is calling you
Can you hear them screamin' out your name?
Legends never die
They become a part of you
Every time you bleed for reaching greatness
Legends never die

When the world is callin' out your name
Beggin' you to fight
Pick yourself up once more
Pick yourself up, 'cause

Legends never die
When the world is calling you
Can you hear them screamin' out your name?
Legends never die
They become a part of you
Every time you bleed for reaching greatness
Legends never die

flyingcat

3y↑440

I don't care, I don't care, I don't care
I don't care, I don't care, care if it's old
I don't mind, I don't mind, I don't mind
I don't mind, mind, don't have a mind
Get away, get away, get away
Get away, away, away from your home
I'm afraid, I'm afraid, I'm afraid
I'm afraid, afraid, ghost
Even if you have, even if you need
I don't mean to stare, we don't have to breed
We could plant a house, we could build a tree
I don't even care, we could have all three
She said, she said
She said, she said
She said, she said
She said, she said
I don't care, I don't care, I don't care
I don't care, I don't care, care if it's old
I don't mind, I don't mind, I don't mind
I don't mind, mind, don't have a mind
Get away, get away, get away
Get away, away, away from your home
I'm afraid, I'm afraid, I'm afraid
I'm afraid, afraid, ghost
Even if you have, even if you need
I don't mean to stare, we don't have to breed
We could plant a house, we could build a tree
I don't even care, we could have all three
She said, she said
She said, she said
She said, she said
She said, she said
Even if you have, even if you need
I don't mean to stare, we don't have to breed
We could plant a house, we could build a tree
I don't even care, we could have all three
She said, she said
She said, she said
She said, she said
She said, she said
She said
Said... good

All comments from YouTube:

Dan Goobler

3y↑2.2K

We desperately need to revive grunge

Wolfman 20

40w

Yes

Moana Quemuel

40w

they only have one song rn but try cage by mūtt. they're working with candlebox and courtney love

Micah Braun

42w

I'm inventing a new music in my storage room, it's way better than anything that you guys like!

Whisky Rebel

48w

Heyyyyy whadya know I put it at 2k

Sean Barton

49w

Yes please!

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AortaPlatinum

2y↑880

I always thought this was such an interesting album cover. It's clearly representative of how people are brought into this world and immediately taught to chase money, tossed into the deep end and told to swim. And also baby penis that's weird.

miss rice

45w

@Bruh_moment 69 it’s so obvious tho 😭

Bruh_moment 69

48w

Ayo bruh y u looking lmao

bored

48w

jaden spooky frog

48w

i agree with you except i thought it was the baby's foot

Elkë Sorensen

50w

Damn

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Cole Robert

3y↑1K

Little did we know at the time that the guy behind the drum set was also a music genius.

Danny Korakas

42w

This actually Chad Channing on drums. Breed and Dive are Channing's studio takes.

Seth Justice

44w

he's ok

Chad Carr

@Daniel Cohen we are all still waiting for your album. You know the one where you play every instrument better than most Has it dropped yet? Yeah that's what we thought. You're a clown.

The Aquatic Adventurer II

For real for real

Marie

Hell yeah! Foo fighters is wayyyy better than Nirvana ever was in my opinion.

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MJ Mott

2y↑226

The drums are killer, give Grohl his props...timing is impeccable

John Ballantyne

1y↑2

Agree, you see in the video the force & passion of Dave. R.i.p Kurt and thanks for the fucking killer music bro

Ethan Altic

1y↑19

He should start a band

Nacht Schreck

2y↑91

I always loved how Novoselic's bass sounds like a synthesizer here. The bass riff in the chorus sounds so incredible. Mixed to perfection.

Gabe bass man Addison

48w↑1

Yeah he has some sort of cool effect on it

Walter

1y↑2

True has a kind of over driven new wave or drone electronic vibe

LukasOn Blitz

2y↑577

This makes me want to play ping pong against a wall and win...

AJ Muhammad

Just hit the ball with the force of 5 sniper rifles

The Wheekly

Rick’s Rainbow Goldfish, i thought of Forrest Gump to! 😂👏 I said In my mind, “I even played ping pong in my sleep” 😂

Yuni X2

Yeah same. Break that wall.

Ash / Aiden

Break the wall

Jake Downs

Fuck bro, I feel this energy

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DEATH METAL BRONY

3y↑499

Kurt cobain the legend

Legends never die

raymar gibson

och70 Sad but true 💔

och70

1y↑3

shotgun has entered the chat

MadenUSA

1y↑2

I think he had the foresight that some of his fans were going to be bronies and just fucking killed himself upon realization

Black_Leg_Sanji

2y↑2

Thank you Death Metal Brony, very epic

Aidan Drotzur

2y↑2

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Nacht Schreck

2y↑86

Butch Vig is a genius. It's funny because the band allegedly disliked the polished feel of the album, but that's what I love about it. Dirty and raw yet incredibly glossy and smooth at the same time.

baba booey

I prefer the feeling of in utero much more but this is the best song off of nevermind easily

Clayton Bouldin

1y↑2

I watched an interveiew with him and had no idea he was that prolific of a producer/musician/artist until I wa tched it.

💙💎Miss Tangy 🌼🌻

3y↑272

This is a SORELY UNDERRATED song!!!!

swaggy gaby

This is my favorite on nevermind dude. cmon it’s so upbeat and makes me headbang while I do my homework.

ihateowensmith

Eric Olsen I love in bloom and on a plain

Eric Olsen

@Aaron Gaytan I have ADHD and listen to songs up to 30 minutes long. Personally I see song length as a merit of sorts.

Eric Olsen

2y↑1

@💙💎Miss Tangy 🌼🌻 I live in their hometown and they get more attention here than anywhere else. Personally I enjoy it though

506

2y↑1

Underrated? Not at all. It's almost overrated if anything. Defiantly not Nirvana's best work. Still a great song though.

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Jjacob8600

2y↑413

Editor of album cover: so what do you want this to look like?
Nirvana: wEeNy

static av

Lolll

Raymond [Deactivated]

i thought they was the toes from a baby foot 😔💅🏽

81bn

1y↑4

colin breitinger Jesus Christ nigga shut the FUCK UP

Guitarherokid 668

Burnt Cocaine well I guess you right

Burnt Cocaine

1y↑3

@Guitarherokid 668 its supposed to rhyme with kurt cobain

Kurt wouldnt get sensitive about my username

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flyingcat

3y↑440

Lily Govi

Thanks 👍🏻

Burnt Cocaine

2y↑3

You spelled breed wrong. Switch the e's

Marraer

2y↑1

@Freedom Or All Risk Gaming I'm pretty sure he was joking homie

EET FUK

GHOOOOOST*, She SAAAAAAID*

Freedom Or All Risk Gaming

2y↑1

@Troy Sorensen are u crazy it needs like 20 years to make lyrics to all the songs in the world

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V

3y↑145

I don't care if it's old, I love it

CJ

You don't care, you don't care, you dont care, you don't care, care, care anymore

Lilac_ Reed

Im not gonna crack oop wrong track

Drew Sterling

2y↑1

@Animated Antarctica The best part was that he wasn't even a good player or vocalist by any means, he just knew how to write really good stuff.

Animated Antarctica

2y↑2

toad Everything Kurt touched is amazing, like seriously, he doesn't have a bad song, I've heard all 176 Nirvana songs

Demitri Fearron

2y↑4

@toad good humans

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Jimmy The Clown

2y↑212

after a while it sounds like he's saying Shazam during the end of the chorus lol

Vonjela

1y↑3

I always hear Giselle

Benimaru Nikaido

2y↑1

that's what i thought too tbh

Rupe S. Robinson

2y↑1

Jimmy The Clown Ikr

Mica Song

2y↑8

I HATE THIS NOW I CANT HEAR IT ANY OTHER WAY

James Gilbert

2y↑13

You mean to tell me he isn't?

this dog trips

2y↑257

1:45 "We can plant a house, we can build a tree."
(Hmm)

Not a weeb, I just watch anime.

49w

@Jason Weaver Don't like it don't listen to it.

Samaramadingdong

49w

@Spinmann - shooting needles? Sounds dangerous. Heroin on the hand, probably a good time

Kimberly Reeder

49w

THE BEST LINE IN THE SONG, RIGHT???????

Spinmann -

50w

@Jason Weaver "Kurt was a drug addict. I suggest you follow in his footsteps." did you just tell this guy to start shooting needles

Matt Drummond

50w↑1

Jason Weaver 100% with you Jason. Anyone that calls Kurt a genius for those lines is fucking stupid

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V

3y↑89

This is exactly how I like the music

fvgc454ss

46w↑3

Bass tone never gets enough credit.

SuperSaiyan Zero

1y↑3

The beauty of the song is so underrated.

Afraid
Ghost

Perfect

Coronado Barba

1y↑66

We need grunge back during this epidemic 😷

Jarick Bird

Morgan Bradley how old r u

Morgan Bradley

1y↑1

Let's revive grunge, I'll join

Jarick Bird

on it bro

aubsIsCool Teehee

yes please

laosolik 1400

1y↑1

Calvin Ovoian plandemic

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Nathan & Ali

1y↑3

One of the hardest hitting Nirvana songs ever.

O.G. Smoke

45w↑4

We can plant a house
We can build a tree
I don't even care
We can have all three

Shazaam.

mrabb459

1y↑1

Drums in the intro are killer! This is the perfect song to open a show. Get the crowd rocking from the onset.

yeehaw

2y↑19

I love the sound of the bass in this song ngl

Gabe bass man Addison

1y↑2

I know the effect on Krist’s bass sounds sick 🔥

yeehaw

2y↑3

@Zak2k what does this m e a n

Zak2k

no u

banananananabatman Garcia

1y↑3

the bass is INCREDIBLE in this song, Krist was SUPER underrated for his work.

Thahir Mohamed

2y↑6

Something special about Seattle.... is it the water ? Coffee ? The beautiful scenery ? Evergreen landscape ? Bluest skies ever in the summer. Whatever, probably the greatest talent of musicians ever assembled over a span of a few years in the early 90s ❤️

Jacob Thrasher

1y↑3

I remember hearing this song as a kid playing Tony Hawk proving ground and at the time didn't know it was Nirvana or who they were but last year I really got into Nirvana and just realizing today that Nirvana's music was a part of my childhood without knowing

Trevor Montgomery

I get so effin amped when this song plays. Uncle gave me this album when I was like 7, plenty of years after I'm still jamming

Michael Castillo

Such a perfect song to capture that era.Proud to say I was apart of it.

darko

3y↑49

Nirvana forever

Jamison MacWalter

2y↑29

This is my favorite nirvana song because when I was little it was in a tony hawk game on the 3ds and I would listen to it while playing for hours.

By when I was little I mean like 6 years ago when I was 6

zimschip

1y↑1

@Lanny Baxter that's basically my daily mix

gerard way lolz

1y↑1

@Lanny Baxter I'm 12 n listen to most of those 🥴

dee the simp

1y↑1

@Lanny Baxter i’m 14 & i’m madly in love with Nirvana & Rage Against The Machine. i’ve been listening to both since i was 10, almost 11, & i only know like 2 or 3 people that are 13+ & that like or know who they are. it kinda sucks that i don’t know anyone else that like Nirvana & Rage Against The Machine.

puffin_paul

@Lanny Baxter beat me to it, I'm so happy to see younger people still appreciating this

Chris Ryder the Rogue Ace

2y↑1

@Lanny Baxter alot I know still do, they like a7x 55dp and a lot more

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Pjorn

1y↑2

Grunge is still alive in 2020!!!

Richard Soto

2y↑162

"She Said" sounds like "Giselle"

Angel Campos

43w

Lyrics: She said
Kurt singing Breed in the studio: She said
Kurt singing Breed in Live: sae

J CA

I've been waiting 10 years to agree with someone on this

Ayac

Actually look for this song as "Giselle" and if the song appeared XD

estlii_

I hear facade sometimes

banananananabatman Garcia

juseb

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Guillo Videos

2y↑23

I miss Nirvana

youtube channel

2y↑3

I love the first 15 seconds. Awesome song, so glad I grew up with Nirvana.

BaLLHands87

2y↑12

This song needs to be the NHL's new Seattle team's goal song lol

local music lover

GOOOAAAALLL

Logan

That would be sick!

lilmari10

2y↑10

Mlb 2k7, madden NFL 10 , tony Hawk's proving ground this song is so damn good it's been in so much games

Hunter Funk

1y↑2

I listen to In Utero so much I forget how good Nevermind is sometimes, hellllll yeah

GLORIA ANAY

2y↑36

we miss you, kurt

Joshua O'reilly

2y↑1

Dearly

Kellie Nicole Brooks Schettino

Yeah ditto to that y'all,I think mainly I love this song for its mosh pit tempo...and it is so awsum to see GROHL ripping it on the drums,I love that upward rip with his left arm to the bottom of the symbol and back down on the drums,like its one motion,Dave at his best...it was no surprise to learn he loves MOTORHEAD...this song he gets to show off his speed work...freaking Awsum....

Richard Quinones

41w↑1

Sick song and crazy ass drums!!

THPS4

3y↑74

Tony Hawk's Proving Ground

Jacob Ortega

50w

Yes bro yes lol thank you!! 😂😂🔥🔥

cristopher reyes

2y↑1

Madden 10

Shawnda Gould

Mlb 2k7

ThatoneLADA 281

2y↑4

Motorstorm

Chris Padgett

3y↑1

YES

GaKillz jo

2y↑5

If this was actually Kurt’s channel there will be millions of views

TK

42w↑1

I use to listen to this cassette in the bus ride to school.

Shed The Nerd

The first song I ever learned on guitar!!!

Average Gamer

2y↑9

Awesome bass line

spudsapoppin

2y↑2

This jam makes me feel truck energetic and jazzed up.

Jesse Gahn

3y↑16

forever a legend 😈

Redbear77

43w↑1

I don't know why but this song always makes me want to drive really fast in 60s-70s convertible sports car.

Mike Point

2y↑1

Grohl is a genius .

saventra103

Do any of you know the fanfiction “we could plant a house, we could build a tree?” I want to make friends with anyone who’s read the whole thing.

zackalope

1y↑3

I'm only 11 but I believe that one day I can be another grunge idol if I try hard enough. It may just be a stupid dream, but I don't care. I still love to play all the instruments I play!

justsilky

1y↑2

I mean, I’m 16 and your spelling is better than most other people I know my age.

Mr. Sir Man

1y↑1

It's a dream bud. All you can do is chase it or let it die

Jaylynn Williams

2y↑3

Easily one of their best songs idc.

grabman

43w↑1

"I don't mean to stare, we don't have to breed
We could plant a house, we could build a tree
I don't even care, we could have all three..."

kleptobizmo

2y↑1

such a punk sound, love it

CHRISTIAN JOHNSON

2y↑57

nirvana has more subscribers than james charles

SilentGuy Alarms

And it better stay that way.

TheRadiation10

B Derrick

1y↑2

Jet Joel That’s a good one

Winklerboy27

1y↑4

Unfortunately this comment hasn't aged well

Sophia Babe

1y↑1

I sadly kind of like James Charles

SuperSaiyan Zero

2y↑3

It takes a certain level to understand "I'm afraid of a ghost!" Took me years.

Yucca Farmer

1y↑1

Generation X, we're the last that rocked the world!

Tim Vandenbrink

That bass....the drums...incredible.

Nirvana Love

Plant a House and Build a Tree! That's awesome and Unique. It's the Genius of Kurt's Lyrics!

Rusty Shackleford

3y↑77

Listen to breed at ×1.25

green323turbo

Omg , i need more Coffee !

Cameron Morales

i put it back at normal and now it sounds slow

Elijah Vintin

Thank you

Pao La

B R U T A L

Freedom Or All Risk Gaming

Its sounds more hard

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Luke Anderson

2y↑40

Favorite nirvana song of Nevermind HANDS DOWN

Cameron Morales

breed and mr moustache are my favorite

Droppin_sik_Beats

Pennyroyal tea is mine but this is top 3.

PittsburghPiratesFan

2y↑1

Come As You Are and Stay Away as well

Bob134728942069

2y↑1

I like everything on the album but this and Territorial pissings are up there

John Rebstock

2y↑3

YEP......think it's my second favorite on NEVERMIND

Mikaela Kelso

41w↑1

My heart is with kurt always

blueshirttail

2y↑1

For those who are interested: this song is based off a riff from a Wipers’ song called “Potential Suicide”. Another great band that was a huge influence on Nirvana.

Itz_Jonny_BTW

1y↑4

Most underrated Nirvana song

Dan Roy

1M in a year for a 20yo band is impressive

Leslie Alcantara

2y↑21

Skating the dopiest ride you will need this

Unknown Unknown

2y↑4

This song goes so hard!

It transforms me into an ice cold bad ass when I'm in my Police cruiser 🚔

Nathalie Torres

2y↑1

NIRVANA LIVES.... FOREVER 🔥

Unavailable House

2y↑2

THAT BASS IS ON POINT

Jeramiah Paterson

This song is nasty! So good!

Tanakehrahne Kirby

3y↑7

New favorite song!!!!

Vincent Barksdale

51w

Tbh Nirvana isn’t my favorite grunge band; I’d give that title to Alice In Chains. But damn they’re still great, I’d be lying if I said I didn’t love them even if they are a bit overplayed. 👌

Talan

1y↑6

redditors when they see a married man hug his wife 1:05

Rotting_Flesh

This song makes me think, "surfs up dude" 😎 🤙

Conan

1y↑1

Honestly never knew this was by nirvana, crazy

Video Game Drummer Productions

I'd argue that this song has the most resemblance to Bleach. The main difference is Dave Grohl's much better drum work.

johnni navarrete

😍me encanta..

Amy Beaird

I will always love this song

FAKETAXI SRT4

2y↑2

Before I had a computer or phone, I had the first Nintendo DS and the game was Tony Hawks Proving Ground. It introduced me to this song years ago 👌

Kate Van D

perfect album

Ethan Hunt

48w

This is some killer guitar vocalism

Harmony Hall

2y↑12

Guitar hero? Looks at PlayStation 2 looks at control looks at game looks at DVD player I'm gonna play guitar hero tmr and I'm gonna rock everyone's world. Or at least Saturday bc endgame is tmr. I also kinda like this song.

AudioGardenSlave

Harmony Hall Wasn't this on Guitar Hero 2?

boofinshmirtz

50w↑1

Am I reading comments on Nirvana songs at almost 1: 30 in the morning instead of doing an assignment that is due at 8: 20? yea, and I'm also writing comments so its fine.

Paul Moeser

All those years ago people threw a fit about this cover you ever think you would see the original cover like this love it

anD64*

48w

Not gonna lie Tony hawks proving ground got me into nirvana

S0me_random_person 2248

I can beat anyone in a fighting game when i play this song

Gerardo Lopezm

En esta cuarentena con estás rolas a toda madre los que son conocedores que hablen español like

Thomas Hinson

1y↑2

during the bridge...holy crap that panning.
beautiful.

The 254 TyDye

48w↑1

Play it at .75 and it’s a rage against the machine song

GP P

This is one of the most punk rock songs EVER! Nirvana made PUNK commercial! "Grunge" was a term some record exec made up, to define something he couldn't understand....bands like Green Day, Offspring, got credit for the "punk" revival, cause the "labels" were looking for the next "sound" .........Kurt Cobain is the definition of Punk!..

Ava Razor-Harrison

2:05 im high asf and this guitar going from my right ear to my left is TRIPPY. i can feel it circling my brain.

Abdallah Dalloul

beautiful when you hear this song while you drive manual transmission!

Mimi V

2y↑1

Thank you Kurt

joshingyou299

43w

I first heard this song in a Roblox club. Club Iris specifically bc that one's actually good, but I can't help but remember the flossing and hype dancing "gangsters" in that game 0_0. shivers

Dylan Dubose

1y↑1

One of my favorites

Lil Pepto bismol

Finally learned how to play this song

Kathryn Hartisch

this makes me want to do an Emo zoey 101 dance montage.
I love it <3

banananananabatman Garcia

at 0.5 speed you get a heavy metal song, 0.75 speed you get a pop punk song at normal speed you get art

Plasticpirate

48w↑2

this song makes me want to drive a dune buggy on a cliff in the desert.

Sarah Naylor

Our band OF THE CHOSEN just released our cover of Nirvana’s ‘Breed’ in response to the current COVID-19 Crisis. Available on all major music streaming platforms- Spotify link below:
https://open.spotify.com/track/21sDAM64KmCPvqixMZhWCn?si=QKwngshATySTkKk4m3f9Sw