Territorial Pissings
Nirvana Lyrics


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Come on people now
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

Overall Meaning

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

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El Hrubcová

It's dangerous... That's my drug!! <3

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@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!



@sq1tl

[Krist]
Come on, people now, smile on your brooother, everybody get together, try to LOOVE one another RIIGHT NOOOW!

[Kurt]
When I was an alien,
Cultures weren’t opinions.

Gotta find a way, a better way, when I’m there!
Gotta find a way, a better way, better wait!

Never met a wise man,
If so, it’s a woman

Gotta find a way, find a way, when I’m there!
Gotta find a way, a better way, better wait!
Gotta find a way, find a way, when I’m there!
Gotta find a way, a better way, better wait!

Just because you’re paranoid,
don’t mean they’re not after you.


Gotta find a way, find a way, when I’m there!
Gotta find a way, a better wait, better wait!
Gotta find a way, find a way, when I’m theeeere!
Gotta find a way, a better way, better waaIIIIit
GotTA find a way, find a way, when I’m THEEEEERE!
GOTTA FIND A WAY, A BETTER WAY, BETTER WAAAAAAAIT!
GOTTA FIND A WAY, FIND A WAY, WHEEN IM THEEErREeEE!
GOTTA FIND A WAY
AAAAAHHHH
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH
AAAAAAHH



All comments from YouTube:

@randilynne2097

“Just bc you’re paranoid, don’t mean they aren’t after you” this line blew me away when I was teenager and still does. gotta love these dudes

@randilynne2097

@@77Creation good to know

@AK99581

You're super attractive

@randilynne2097

@@BlompBlompson-wh5vl relax lol

@adms8169

My goodness. How old are you... when you say teenager you're making it sound like you're from the 90s.....like me lol but I was almost a teenager when kurt was killed by his wife

@charlesswenson259

im 41 i remember it like yesterday@@adms8169

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@pou-gl6xp

We can all agree that this is one of the best Nirvana songs.

@Highasfrn420

Yes.

@lunarsam

Yep

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