Turnaround
Nirvana Lyrics
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And turn around
Take a look at who you are
It's pretty scary
So silly
Revolting
You're not much
You can't do anything
Take a step outside the city
And turn around
Take a look at what you are
It is revolting
You're really nowhere
So wasteful
So foolish
Poppycock
Who said don't look back?
Don't believe 'em
Go for that crazy sounding restaurant
"cause they're gonna try and get behind you
Don't you let them do it
You know what I'm talking about?
You hear me talking?
You hear me talking?
It's pretty scary, it's so revolting
Take a step outside the country
And turn around
Take a look at what you are
It is amazing
Take a good look
You're no big deal
You're so petty
It's lots
Take a step outside the planet
Turn around and around
Take a look at where you are
It's pretty scary
The lyrics of Nirvana's song "Turnaround" encourage us to take a step back from our everyday lives and to take a deeper look at who we really are. The song voices a message of self-awareness and reflection, asking the listener to examine their attitudes and behaviors. The repetition of the phrase, "take a step outside yourself", emphasizes the idea of self-reflection and looking at oneself from a new perspective.
The song expresses a sense of dissatisfaction with the self and society at large. The lyrics describe the self as silly, revolting, and wasteful, reflecting a sense of disgust with our own behavior. The line "Who said don't look back? don't believe 'em" speaks to the idea that by reflecting on ourselves and our behavior, we can move forward and make positive changes.
The song also criticizes society, referring to the city, country, and planet as being "revolting" and "scary". This suggests a disillusionment with the world and highlights the need for change.
Overall, "Turnaround" offers a message of self-reflection and a critical look at society. It calls on us to examine our attitudes and behaviors in order to make positive changes and create a better world.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a step outside yourself
Take a step back and view yourself from an outside perspective
And turn around
Look at yourself from a different angle
Take a look at who you are
Evaluate your true character and personality
It's pretty scary
The truth of who you are may be frightening
So silly
Your behavior may seem ridiculous
Revolting
Your actions or personality may be disgusting
You're not much
You may feel insignificant and unimportant
You can't do anything
You may lack the ability to accomplish certain tasks
Take a step outside the city
Leave your urban surroundings and explore the surrounding environment
And turn around
Evaluate your surroundings from a different perspective
Take a look at what you are
Analyze your true nature
It is revolting
Your true nature may be disgusting or disgraceful
You're really nowhere
You may lack direction or purpose in your life
So wasteful
You may be squandering your potential
So foolish
Your actions or behavior may be unwise or foolish
Poppycock
Slang term for nonsense or foolish talk
Who said don't look back?
Questioning the validity of the advice to not focus on the past
Don't believe 'em
Don't listen to those who discourage self-reflection
Go for that crazy sounding restaurant
Take risks and try new things despite the uncertainty or potential failure
"cause they're gonna try and get behind you
Other people may try to influence or manipulate you
Don't you let them do it
Don't allow others to control or sway your decisions
You know what I'm talking about?
Asking if the listener empathizes with the message being conveyed
You hear me talking?
Ensuring that the listener is paying attention and comprehending the message
It's pretty scary, it's so revolting
The reality of the world and one's place in it may be overwhelming and disheartening
Take a step outside the country
Experience a different culture or environment
Take a look at what you are
Analyze your true nature
It is amazing
Your true nature or potential may be incredible or wondrous
Take a good look
Fully observe and assess your surroundings and yourself
You're no big deal
You may not be as important or significant as you once thought
You're so petty
Your actions or behavior may be insignificant or unimportant
It's lots
There is much to learn and discover about the world and oneself
Take a step outside the planet
Imagine the vastness and wonder of the universe beyond Earth
Turn around and around
Contemplate the infinite possibilities of the universe
Take a look at where you are
Reflect on your place in the universe and the infinite possibilities it holds
It's pretty scary
The vastness and infinite possibilities of the universe may be frightening or overwhelming
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GERALD CASALE, MARK ALLEN MOTHERSBAUGH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Testo/Text - Turnaround (BBC John Peel session 1990)
Take a step outside yourself
And turn around
Take a look at who you are
It's pretty scary
So silly
Revolting
You're not much
You can't do anything
Take a step outside the city
And turn around
Take a look at what you are
It is revolting
You're really nowhere
So wasteful
So foolish
Poppycock
Who said don't look back?
Don't believe 'em
Go for that crazy sounding restaurant
"cause they're gonna try and get behind you
Don't you let them do it
You know what I'm talking about?
You hear me talking?
You hear me talking?
It's pretty scary, it's so revolting
Take a step outside the country
And turn around
Take a look at what you are
It is amazing
Take a good look
You're no big deal
You're so petty
It's lots
Take a step outside the planet
Turn around and around
Take a look at where you are
It's pretty scary