This track stands out both on the album Bleach and within Nirvana's discography. It prominently features Cobain's piercing, high-pitched wails layered over a slick yet raw riff that runs throughout the song. The enigmatic lyrics add to its status as an "unsung masterpiece," as some fans would describe it.
"Negative Creep," along with other tracks from Bleach, remained a staple in Nirvana's concert performances until their abrupt end, albeit to a lesser extent than some other songs. It notably appeared in the Live! Tonight! Sold Out!!, Live at the Paramount (included on the compilation Live from the Muddy Banks of the Wishkah album), and Live at Reading CD/video releases.
Negative Creep
Nirvana Lyrics
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This is out of our reach and it's grown
This is getting to be, this is getting to be
This is getting to be drone
I'm a negative creep, I'm a negative creep
I'm a negative creep and I'm stoned
I'm a negative creep, I'm a negative creep
Daddy's little girl ain't a girl no more
Daddy's little girl ain't a girl no more
Daddy's little girl ain't a girl no more
Daddy's little girl ain't a girl no more
Daddy's little girl ain't a girl no more
Daddy's little girl ain't a girl no more
This is out of our reach, this is out of our reach
This is out of our reach and it's grown
This is getting to be, this is getting to be
This is getting to be drone
I'm a negative creep, I'm a negative creep
I'm a negative creep and I'm stoned
I'm a negative creep, I'm a negative creep
I'm a negative creep and I'm, I'm
Daddy's little girl ain't a girl no more
Daddy's little girl ain't a girl no more
Daddy's little girl ain't a girl no more
Daddy's little girl ain't a girl no more
Daddy's little girl ain't a girl no more
Daddy's little girl ain't a girl no more
Yeah
Drone
Stoned
Daddy's little girl ain't a girl no more
Daddy's little girl ain't a girl no more
Daddy's little girl ain't a girl no more
Daddy's little girl ain't a girl no more
Daddy's little girl ain't a girl no more
Daddy's little girl ain't a girl no more
Daddy's little girl ain't a girl no more
Daddy's little girl ain't a girl no more
Daddy's little girl ain't a girl no more
Daddy's little girl ain't a girl no more
Daddy's little girl ain't a girl no more
Daddy's little girl ain't a girl no more
Daddy's little girl ain't a girl no more
Daddy's little girl ain't a girl no more
The lyrics of Nirvana's song "Negative Creep" paint a picture of a person who is struggling with some internal issues. The opening lines of the song speak of something that is "out of our reach" and "getting to be drone," suggesting a sense of helplessness and monotony. The repetition of "I'm a negative creep" seems to indicate a sense of self-loathing, and the lines "Daddy's little girl ain't a girl no more" suggest a loss of innocence or a betrayal of trust.
On a deeper level, the song can be interpreted as a commentary on the state of society and the individual's struggle to find meaning in a chaotic and oppressive world. The repeated refrain of "this is out of our reach" can be seen as a metaphor for the limitations imposed by society, while the images of being stoned and a negative creep suggest a sense of alienation and hopelessness.
Overall, "Negative Creep" is a powerful expression of the anxieties and frustrations of the human experience, particularly in the face of societal pressures and the search for self-identity.
Line by Line Meaning
This is out of our reach, this is out of our reach
It's impossible to achieve, we can't reach it
This is out of our reach and it's grown
It's too far beyond our capacity and it's only getting bigger
This is getting to be, this is getting to be
The situation is becoming like
This is getting to be drone
It's becoming monotonous and dull
I'm a negative creep, I'm a negative creep
I'm a person with a pessimistic attitude
I'm a negative creep and I'm stoned
I'm a pessimistic person who's also high on drugs
I'm a negative creep and I'm, I'm
I'm a pessimistic person and that's all there is to it
Daddy's little girl ain't a girl no more
The artist is no longer the innocent child they used to be
Yeah
Expressing agreement or excitement
Drone
A sound that is monotonous and dull in nature
Stoned
Under the influence of drugs
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Kurt Cobain
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Johnny
on Lithium
Nice
robin
on Stay Away
love this
CHR!S
on Drain You - Live (1991/Del Mar Fairgrounds)
a-side goes hard from their paramount set tho
El Hrubcová
on Endless, Nameless
That's crazy song! Oh my god...I can't listen it!!!
El Hrubcová
on Territorial Pissings
It's dangerous... That's my drug!! <3