White Lace and Strange
Nirvana Lyrics


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That is the way you want it
You wanted it to be the way you like it
I`m no lover
We wanted you to see it the way you wanted
It's all right

I could be crazy
But I could be human
I never wanted to open your eyes
I could be crazy
but I could be human
I never wanted to

I`m no lover
You wanted to be living up in the air, yeah
I`m no lover
But please let go of the human
That`s me





Originally by Thunder And Roses

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Nirvana's song White Lace and Strange convey a sense of frustration and resignation with the way things are in a relationship. The repeated refrain of "I'm no lover" underscores the singer's sense of distance from their partner and their own emotions. They express a desire for their partner to see things their way, to see things as they truly are, but also acknowledge that their partner may never be able to see things that way, because they're too invested in their own perspective.


The lines "I could be crazy / But I could be human" seem to suggest a conflict between the singer's desire to maintain their autonomy and their willingness to be vulnerable and open with their partner. There's a sense that the singer has been hurt before, and they're hesitant to let themselves be hurt again, even though they're also drawn to their partner in some way.


Line by Line Meaning

That is the way you want it.
You desired things to happen exactly as per your liking.


You wanted it to be the way you like it. I
You wanted everything to be just the way you liked it, while I had no say in it.


I'm no lover.
I never had romantic feelings for you.


We wanted you to see it the way you wanted, all right.
We wished for you to perceive the situation just the way you desired it.


I could be crazy
I might seem irrational or absurd,


But I could be human.
But I am still a human being with emotions and limitations.


I never wanted to open your eyes
I never sought to enlighten you about the reality of the situation.


I could be crazy.
I might appear deranged or insane.


But I could be human.
But at the same time, I am capable of feeling empathy and compassion.


I never wanted to. yeah!
I never intended to do that, affirmative!


You wanted to be living up in the air, yeah (?).
You desired to live a life detached from reality or practicality, yes?


But please let go of the human; that's me.
However, kindly do not forget that I am a human and not a mere object or idea.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHRISTOPHER BOND

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@boneappletea3858

Thunder and Roses
Original lyrics
Covered by Nirvana
White Christmas soft in the doorway,
Chaunaka ceiling a touch to me,
Wanting to to stage us for one day
Some strange sensation I feel when I see
White lace and strange with light eyes looking through me,
Pondering of fantasies of love within our minds,
White lace and strange with light eyes looking through me,
Pondering of fantasies of love within our minds,
Burning in a factory of fear running all the time.
Deep crimson lips calling to me.
Feeling so weak and tasting so fine.
Making sweet love in the morning.
When its time you must go.
Once again I sing.
White lace and strange with light eyes looking through me,
Pondering of fantasies of love within our minds,
White lace and strange with light eyes looking through me,
Pondering of fantasies of love within our minds,
Burning in a factory of fear running all the time.
White lace and strange with light eyes looking through me,
Pondering of fantasies of love within our minds,
White lace and strange with light eyes looking through me,
Pondering of fantasies of love within our minds,
Burning in a factory of fear running all the time.
Deep crimson lips calling to me.
Feeling so weak and tasting so fine.
Making sweet love in the morning.
When its time you must go.
Once again I sing.
White lace and strange with light eyes looking through me,
Pondering of fantasies of love within our minds,
White lace and strange with light eyes looking through me,
Pondering of fantasies of love within our minds,
Burning in a factory of fear running all the time.All the time.



All comments from YouTube:

@giovannirey8138

kurt had the ability to make any song he covered seem like one of his own. i aspire to have even a sliver of the brilliance he did

@jat4958

Try to eat ice cream then fell asleep while watching TV but make sure you wake up in your mother's arms

@mateoatehortua3716

@Aizzat Yazreeq fucking genius mate, you rock!

@jat4958

@Mateo Atehortua why thanks, dude. You & everybody that listens to Nirvana rocks too. But don't worry bro, I swear that I don't have a gun.

@sakitsakinabuhi6851

@Aizzat Yazreeq .

@enriquepastor3626

Too much difficult man, but i hope you come up with great things musically, ad I have been trying for years hahha

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@hellsbells288

This band had so much more to offer us

@RONVK

Actually, Kurt had told the band and his management that he was breaking up Nirvana.

@caitlinsloan2873

@Lefty K that's true, but kurt did still experiment with his solo work

@pack1323

@Lefty K yeah, Caitlin Sloan is right; just listen to Opinion

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