D-7
Nirvana Lyrics
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Defect, defect
Not straight, not so straight
Reject, reject
Towards anti-social
Solo, solo
Standing on the stairs
Ghostly image of fear
Mayday, mayday
Gonna leave this region
They'll take me with them
Dimension seven
Straight as an arrow
Defect, defect
Not straight, not so straight
Reject, reject
Towards anti-social
So dumb, so dumb
Standing on the stairs
Cold, cold morning
Ghostly image of fear
Mayday, mayday
Gonna leave this region
They'll take me with them
Dimension seven
Straight as an arrow
Defect, defect
Not straight, not so straight
Reject, reject
Towards anti-social
So dumb, so dumb
Dimension seven
Dimension seven
Dimension seven
Dimension seven
Dimension seven
Dimension seven
Dimension seven
The lyrics to Nirvana's song D-7 seem to explore feelings of isolation and a desire to escape societal pressures. The repeated phrases of "straight as an arrow" and "defect, defect" suggest a struggle with conforming to societal norms and a sense of feeling rejected because of it. This is further emphasized by the lines "Towards anti-social/Solo, solo."
The imagery of standing on cold stairs in a ghostly morning and the use of the distress signal "Mayday, mayday" evoke a sense of desperation and fear. The lines "Gonna leave this region/They'll take me with them" suggest a longing to escape and the potential for finding some sort of connection or belonging elsewhere.
The repeated phrase "dimension seven" throughout the song adds a surreal and somewhat cryptic element. It could represent the idea of escaping to a different reality or state of being, or it could simply be a reference to a physical place or concept that holds significance to the writer.
Overall, the lyrics to D-7 convey a sense of alienation and a search for something more meaningful.
Line by Line Meaning
Straight as an arrow
I used to be very focused and direct in life.
Defect, defect
But something went wrong and now I am flawed.
Not straight, not so straight
My path is no longer clear and I am unsure of my direction.
Reject, reject
I am rejected by society and those around me.
Towards anti-social
As a result, I have become more and more isolated from others.
Solo, solo
I feel completely alone in my struggles.
Standing on the stairs
I am physically stuck in this state, unable to move forward or upward.
Cold, cold morning
My situation feels bleak and unwelcoming.
Ghostly image of fear
I am haunted by my own fears and anxieties.
Mayday, mayday
In desperation, I feel like I am calling out for help as if from a sinking ship.
Gonna leave this region
I am looking for a way out of my current struggles.
They'll take me with them
I hope that someone or something will come along to help me escape.
Dimension seven
My situation feels otherworldly, like I am trapped in a different dimension.
So dumb, so dumb
Despite my efforts to escape, I feel stuck and foolish for trying.
Dimension seven
My world remains surreal and confusing.
Dimension seven
I am lost in this strange place, unable to find my way out.
Dimension seven
I am trapped in my own mental prison, unable to escape.
Dimension seven
My struggles continue endlessly, as if in a twisted dimension beyond my control.
Dimension seven
No matter how hard I try, I am unable to escape the torment of my own mind.
Dimension seven
My only hope is that someday I will find my way back to the real world and be free from this nightmare.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Greg Sage
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@purrai3435
Straight as an arrow
Defect defect
Not straight, not so straight
Reject reject
Towards anti-social
Standing on the stairs
Cold, cold morning
Ghostly image of fear
Mayday mayday
Gonna leave this region
They'll take me with them
Dimension seven
Straight as an arrow
Defect defect
Not straight, not so straight
Reject reject
Towards anti-social
So dumb, so dumb
(Or)
So dull, so dull
Dimension seven (x7)
@louiscfc93
The fact that it sounds so much like an original song Nirvana would have done shows how much influence The Wipers had on Kurt
@big_sea
yes
@debidi1461
I always get goosebumps when the heavy part starts
@CHUCKYLOSTIT
me fuckign too man such a good song i love the live at reading version !
@brigader4101
now thats not even about cabbage
@aliciamcdonough4011
Me toooooo
@mandybanga6102
Me too
@pumpkin28ful
I made a song to it the heavy part it's called ( little fuckin ollie)
@anzaya_1
I'm 48 y/o but still get goosebumbs when 1:31 drops in.. Legends never die!!! RiP Kurt ♥
@MrNguela
Music is timeless! ;)