Dive
Nirvana Lyrics


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Pick me, pick me, yeah
Let a low, long signal
At ease at least, yeah
Everyone is hollow

Pick me, pick me yeah
Everyone is waiting
Pick me, pick me, yeah
You can even pay them

Hey, dive, dive, dive
Dive in me
Dive, dive, dive
Dive in me, dive in me
Dive in me, dive in me

Kiss this, kiss that, yeah
Let a low, long signal
At ease, at ease, yeah
You can be my hero

Pick me, pick me, yeah
Everyone is waiting
Hit me, hit me, yeah
I'm real good at hating

Hey, dive, dive, dive
Dive in me
Dive, dive, dive
Dive in me, dive in me
Dive in me, dive in me

Dive, dive, dive
Dive in me
Dive, dive, dive
Dive in me
Dive, dive, dive
Dive in me, dive in me
Dive in me, dive in me




Dive in me, dive in me
Dive in me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nirvana's song Dive delve into themes of loneliness, desperation for affection, and a pessimistic view of human nature. The repetition of "Pick me, pick me" demonstrates a need for validation and attention from others. The line "Everyone is hollow" implies that despite the social facade, everyone is essentially empty inside. The singer is essentially begging for someone to choose them, and is willing to be submissive in order to get what they want.


The chorus of the song is simply "Dive in me," which can be interpreted as a metaphor for the singer's desire for intimacy and connection. This desire is so strong that they are essentially asking someone to immerse themselves fully in their being, to know them completely. The lyrics "Kiss this, kiss that" and "You could be my hero" are pleas for physical and emotional intimacy respectively. However, the line "I'm real good at hitting" hints at aggression and potential violence, suggesting that the singer's desperation for connection could lead to destructive behavior.


Overall, "Dive" is a bleak representation of the human need for affection and connection, and the lengths people will go to in order to fulfill that need. It's a reminder that often, what we present to others is not indicative of our internal state, and that our deepest desires can be desperate and even violent.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh
The singer is addressing someone, possibly a lover, and trying to get their attention.


Pick me, pick me yeah
The singer is pleading with the person they are addressing to choose them or pick them as their partner.


Live alone, lone single
The singer currently lives alone and is single, possibly indicating their loneliness.


Atleast, atleast yeah
Despite the artist's current situation, they are still hopeful and optimistic that things will get better.


Everyone is hollow
The artist sees the people around them as empty or lacking depth, which may contribute to their feeling of isolation and loneliness.


Everyone is waiting
The singer believes that everyone else is waiting for someone to choose them or make them feel less lonely, just like they are.


You can be the baby
The singer is offering themselves as a caregiver or protector to the person they are addressing, a role typically associated with parenthood.


Hey
The artist is trying to get the attention of the person they are addressing again.


Dive
This one-word command may represent a metaphorical dive into a relationship or a more physical, sexual act.


Kiss this, kiss that yeah
The artist is possibly giving instructions or expressing desires for physical affection from the person they are addressing.


You could be my hero
The singer is looking for someone to save them from their loneliness or current situation, placing the person they are addressing on a pedestal and romanticizing their potential impact on their life.


Hit me, hit me yeah
This line can be interpreted as a desire for physical pain, possibly linked to feeling undeserving of love and seeking punishment for that feeling.


I'm real good at hitting
The singer is suggesting that they are experienced in being hit or abused, further indicating potential self-destructive tendencies.


Dive in me
Repeating the same command from earlier, the singer is still requesting a deep connection or physical intimacy from their desired partner.




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Written by: Krist Novoselic, Kurt Cobain

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