Hairspray Queen
Nirvana Lyrics

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I was young my an' you were mine.
My enemy you were, my an' I was young.
Your enemy you were, my an' I was young.
Your enemy you were, my an' I was once.
You ene...

You rang
Your ears rang

I was young my an' you were mine.
My enemy you were, my an' I was young.
Your enemy you were, my an' I was young.
Your enemy you were, my an' I was once.
You ene...

At night wishfull godess
At night crystal locket
At night mouth of almounds
At sight a fish full of garbage
At night disco god.

I was young my an' you were mine.
My enemy you were, my an' I was young.
Your enemy you were, my an' I was young.
Your enemy you were, my an' I was once.
You ene...

At night the wishfull godess
At night crystal locket
At night mouth of almounds
At sight a fish full of garbage
At night disco god.

I was young my an' you were mine.
My enemy you were, my an' I was young.
Your enemy you were, my an' I was young.
Your enemy you were, my an' I was once.
You ene...

At night she was so modest
At night crystal locket
At night mouth of almounds
At sight a fish full of garbage
At night disco god.

Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah

Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Hairspray Queen" by Nirvana delve into the complex and often contradictory nature of young relationships. The singer reflects on a time when he and his partner were both very young, and their love was intense in its oppositional nature. The expression "my an'" implies a deep level of intimacy and connection, but it is immediately followed by the declaration that this person was also "my enemy." The repeated phrase "your enemy you were, my an' I was young" highlights the youthful desire for conflict, passion, and drama that often appears in young love.

The latter half of the song introduces a series of nonsensical phrases that suggest a hazy, drug-induced state of consciousness. The "wishful goddess," "crystal locket," and "mouth of almonds" create an otherworldly and dreamlike atmosphere that contrasts with the harsh reality of the earlier verses. The mention of a "fish full of garbage" adds a grotesque and uncomfortable element to the imagery, suggesting the darker side of beauty and desire. The repeated refrain of the song creates a sense of circularity and inevitability, reflecting the cyclical and often destructive nature of youthful infatuation.

Line by Line Meaning

I was young my an' you were mine.
I was once young and felt that you were mine.

My enemy you were, my an' I was young.
You were my enemy even though I was young.

Your enemy you were, my an' I was young.
I was once young and you were my enemy.

Your enemy you were, my an' I was once.
You were my enemy, but I was once not.

You ene...
You are antagonistic towards me, but the thought is left unfinished.

Your ears rang
You heard something loud and irritating.

At night wishfull godess
During the night, there was a wishful feeling of divinity.

At night crystal locket
At night, there was a glimpse of a transparent and elegant piece of jewelry.

At night mouth of almounds
There was a sensation of almond flavor during the night.

At sight a fish full of garbage
Upon seeing something, they witnessed a fish in a state of decay and filth.

At night disco god.
During the night, there was a feeling of worship towards a disco-themed divinity.