Territorial Pissings
Nirvana Lyrics
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Smile on your brother
Everybody get together
Try to love one another
Right now
When I was an alien
Cultures weren't opinions
Gotta find a way, to find a way, when I'm there
Gotta find a way, a better way, I had better wait
Never met a wise man
If so it's a woman
Gotta find a way, to find a way, when I'm there
Gotta find a way, a better way, I had better wait
Gotta find a way, to find a way, when I'm there
Gotta find a way, a better way, I had better wait
Just because you're paranoid
Don't mean they're not after you
Gotta find a way, to find a way, when I'm there
Gotta find a way, a better way, I had better wait
Gotta find a way, to find a way, when I'm there
Gotta find a way, a better way, I had better wait
Gotta find a way, to find a way, when I'm there
Gotta find a way, a better way, I had better wait
Gotta find a way, to find a way, when I'm there
Gotta find a way, a better way, I had better wait
The lyrics of Nirvana's song Territorial Pissings convey a message of unity and love. The opening lines, "Come on people now, Smile on your brother, Everybody get together, Try to love one another, Right now," urge people to put aside their differences and come together to spread love and happiness. The next lines, "When I was an alien, Cultures weren't opinions," suggest that the singer has had a unique perspective on life and reminds us that cultures should not be judged or dismissed as just an opinion.
The chorus of the song repeats the line "Gotta find a way, to find a way, when I'm there, Gotta find a way, a better way, I had better wait" several times. This repetition can be interpreted as a call to action or a reminder that one must always strive for improvement in themselves and society.
The last line, "Just because you're paranoid, Don't mean they're not after you," can be interpreted as a warning against assuming things are okay and a call to stay vigilant and aware of potential dangers.
Overall, the lyrics of Territorial Pissings encourage us to come together in love and unity, to always strive for betterment, and to not let our guards down against potential harm.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on people now
Let's all come together
Smile on your brother
Let's treat everyone kindly
Everybody get together
Let's be united
Try to love one another
Let's show love to everyone
Right now
Let's not waste any time
When I was an alien
When I was different
Cultures weren't opinions
Cultural differences weren't a matter of opinion
Gotta find a way, to find a way, when I'm there
I need to figure out a solution when I'm in that situation
Gotta find a way, a better way, I had better wait
I need to wait and find a better solution
Never met a wise man
I've never met a truly wise person
If so it's a woman
If I have met a wise person, it was probably a woman
Just because you're paranoid
Just because you're fearful
Don't mean they're not after you
Doesn't mean there aren't threats or danger
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Chet Powers, Kurt Cobain
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
El Hrubcová
It's dangerous... That's my drug!! <3
@felixthelmocevallosmorales7218
[Intro]
Come on, people, now
Smile on your brother
Everybody get together
Try to love one another right now
[Verse 1]
When I was an alien
Cultures weren't opinions
[Chorus]
Gotta find a way, find a way, when I'm there
Gotta find a way, a better way, I'd better wait
[Verse 2]
Never met a wise man
If so, it's a woman
[Chorus]
Gotta find a way, find a way, when I'm there
Gotta find a way, a better way, I'd better wait
Gotta find a way, find a way, when I'm there
Gotta find a way, a better way, I'd better wait!
[Verse 3]
Just because you're paranoid
Don't mean they're not after you
[Chorus]
Gotta find a way, find a way, when I'm there
Gotta find a way, a better way, I'd better wait
Gotta find a way, find a way, when I'm there
Gotta find a way, a better way, I'd better wait!
[Outro]
Gotta find a way, find a way, when I'm there
Gotta find a way, a better way, I'd better wait!
Gotta find a way, find a way, when I'm there!
Gotta find a way! Aah! Aah!
Yeah!
@pou-gl6xp
We can all agree that this is one of the best Nirvana songs.
@shinirvna826
Yes.
@lunarsam
Yep
@kevinmalone584
I don’t think it scratches the top 10 for me
@pokelukes7282
I agree but people do have different opinions
@thebrotherzt9962
Yes
@MikeysMorgue
Krist would always act extra crazy on stage when they'd play this song.
@kcoop9530
Hahaha yea In those music videos
@mattigrati
i don’t blame him, its a headbanger