Dumb
Nirvana Lyrics


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I'm not like them
But I can pretend
The sun is gone
But I have a light
The day is done
But I'm having fun
I think I'm dumb
Or maybe just happy
Think I'm just happy
Think I'm just happy
Think I'm just happy

My heart is broke
But I have some glue
Help me inhale
And mend it with you
We'll float around
And hang out on clouds
Then we'll come down

And have a hangover
Have a hangover
Have a hangover
Have a hangover

Skin the sun
Fall asleep
Wish away
The soul is cheap
Lesson learned
Wish me luck
Soothe the burn
Wake me up

I'm not like them
But I can pretend
The sun is gone
But I have a light
The day is done
But I'm having fun
I think I'm dumb

Maybe just happy
Think I'm just happy
Think I'm just happy
Think I'm just happy

I think I'm dumb
I think I'm dumb
I think I'm dumb
I think I'm dumb
I think I'm dumb
I think I'm dumb
I think I'm dumb
I think I'm dumb
I think I'm dumb
I think I'm dumb




I think I'm dumb
I think I'm dumb

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Nirvana's "Dumb" suggest a complex emotional state of the singer. The singer begins by stating that they are not like the people they are surrounded by, but they can pretend. This suggests a sort of alienation or disconnect from the singer's environment or society. The line "The sun is gone, but I have a light" can be interpreted as the singer feeling a sense of self-sufficiency, despite lacking the light the sun provides. The following line "The day is done, but I'm having fun" suggests that the singer is enjoying their life, even in the face of adversity.


The pre-chorus of the song changes the tone, introducing the idea that the singer's heart is broken. They ask for someone to help them mend it using glue and to inhale with them. This could suggest that the singer is dealing with drug addiction as a way of coping with their emotional pain. The chorus reiterates the idea of the singer feeling dumb but potentially happy. The repetition of "Think I'm just happy" could suggest that the singer is trying to convince themselves that they are happy despite their struggles.


The bridge of the song suggests a kind of listlessness and desire to escape. The imagery of skinning the sun and falling asleep could suggest a kind of dream state, a wish fulfillment. The soul being cheap could imply that the singer is grappling with their own sense of worthlessness. The line "Soothe the burn, wake me up" could suggest that the singer is experimenting with drugs to alleviate their emotional pain.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm not like them
I am different from others


But I can pretend
I can put on a facade


The sun is gone
The happiness in my life is gone


But I have a light
But I still have some hope


The day is done
The day is over


But I'm having fun
But I am enjoying myself


I think I'm dumb
I believe I am not intelligent


Or maybe just happy
Or maybe I'm just content with my life


Think I'm just happy
I feel like I'm only happy


My heart is broke
My heart is broken


But I have some glue
But I have a way to fix it


Help me inhale
Help me breathe


And mend it with you
And fix it with your help


We'll float around
We'll be carefree and happy


And hang out on clouds
And be above all the troubles


Then we'll come down
But eventually, we'll have to come back to reality


And have a hangover
And face the consequences of our actions


Skin the sun
Peel away the brightness of the day


Fall asleep
Go to sleep


Wish away
Wish to escape reality


The soul is cheap
My soul feels worthless


Lesson learned
I have learned my lesson


Wish me luck
Hope for success in my future endeavors


Soothe the burn
Soothe the emotional pain and hurt


Wake me up
Help me come out of this trance-like state


I think I'm dumb
I still believe I'm not intelligent


Maybe just happy
Or maybe I am just content with who I am


Think I'm just happy
I feel like I am only happy


I think I'm dumb
I still think that I am unintelligent


I think I'm dumb
I think that intelligence is not my strong suit


I think I'm dumb
I feel like I am not capable of succeeding


I think I'm dumb
I am still unsure of my worth and intelligence


I think I'm dumb
I am still struggling with my perception of myself


I think I'm dumb
I cannot help but feel like I lack intelligence


I think I'm dumb
I doubt my intelligence and abilities




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Written by: Kurt Cobain

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Isabela Torres

I'm not like them
But I can pretend
The sun is gone
But I have a light
The day is done
But I'm having fun
I think I'm dumb
Maybe just happy

Think I'm just happy [x3]

My heart is broke
But I have some glue
Help me inhale
And mend it with you
We'll float around
And hang out on clouds
Then we'll come down
And have a hangover ...
Have a hangover [x3]

Skin the sun
Fall asleep
Wish away
The soul is cheap
Lesson learned
Wish me luck
Soothe the burn
Wake me up

I'm not like them
But I can pretend
The sun is gone
But I have a light
The day is done
But I'm having fun
I think I'm dumb
Maybe just happy

Think I'm just happy [x4]
I think I'm dumb [x12]



Andi Haekal

"Dumb"






I'm not like them

But I can pretend

The sun is gone

But I have a light

The day is done

But I'm having fun

I think I'm dumb

Maybe just happy



Think I'm just happy [x3]



My heart is broke

But I have some glue

Help me inhale

And mend it with you

We'll float around

And hang out on clouds

Then we'll come down

And have a hangover ...

Have a hangover [x3]



Skin the sun

Fall asleep

Wish away

The soul is cheap

Lesson learned

Wish me luck

Soothe the burn

Wake me up



I'm not like them

But I can pretend

The sun is gone

But I have a light

The day is done

But I'm having fun

I think I'm dumb

Maybe just happy



Think I'm just happy [x4]

I think I'm dumb [x12]



EU SOU WILLIAM

LETRAS:
No soy como ellos
Pero puedo pretender
El sol se ha ido
Pero tengo una luz
El dia esta hecho
Pero me estoy divirtiendo
Creo que soy tonto
O tal vez simplemente feliz
Creo que soy feliz
Mi corazón está roto
Pero tengo algo de pegamento
Ayudame a inhalar
Y repararlo contigo
Flotaremos alrededor
Y pasar el rato en las nubes
Entonces vamos a bajar
Y tener resaca, tener resaca.
Pelar el sol
Quedarse dormido
Hacer desaparecer
El alma es barata
Lección aprendida
Deséame suerte
Calmar la quemadura
Despiertame
No soy como ellos
Pero puedo pretender
El sol se ha ido
Pero tengo una luz
El dia esta hecho
Pero me estoy divirtiendo
Creo que soy tonto



All comments from YouTube:

Citadel Locktools (huxleypig69)

I was there...a 14 year old at his first ever festival, much to the chagrin of my mother! Changed my life.

Anıl Mervan

Oh, you lucky guy.

Sandy Rose

You are very lucky, I envy so much, bcs I was 4, living in poverty Russia after USSR, but I felt that time by colors, and my childhood, when I grown up nothing changes in my mind, the same associations so maybe I like Nirvana now😂 the same colors of my poor city and apartment that time!

gate steins

Ok I am 14

Citadel Locktools (huxleypig69)

@Ángel Osuna Please, don't remind me!

Ángel Osuna

Now you’re 43 years old

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RideMyTruck

"I'm not like them, but I can pretend"

Words of wisdom right there guys....

ZergeiTV

Deep 😳😳😳

Son Of Montreal

If most people can relate to "I'm not like them, but I can pretend." is there really a "them"?
Shit... Uh I mean: We truly live in a society 😎👍

RideMyTruck

who's gettin' the 800th!!!

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