The song was recorded in January 1994, making it one of the few post-In Utero Kurt Cobain compositions known to exist. For years, it was known from only a bootlegged live version, recorded on October 23, 1993 at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois, and from a performance of the song by Hole (as You've Got No Right (Live 1995), performed during the band's MTV Unplugged (Live 1995)). A studio version of the song was recorded in Nirvana's final session, on January 30, 1994 at Robert Lang Studios in Seattle, Washington, but remained locked away from fans for years following Cobain's death.
You Know You're Right was eventually released as a promo single in October 2002, and a Chris Hafner-directed music video was made. The video used various footage of band performances pieced together to give the effect of the song actually being performed, including brief clips of Cobain singing. The song made No. 45 on the Billboard Hot 100 due to moderate airplay. The song charted at #1 on both the Billboard Mainstream and Modern Rock Tracks.
You Know You're Right
Nirvana Lyrics
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I will never promise to
I will never follow you
I will never bother you
Never say a word again
I will crawl away for good
I will move away from here
No thought was put into this
I always knew it would come to this
Things have never been so swell
And I have never failed to fail
Pain
Pain
Pain
You know you're right
You know you're right
You know you're right
It's so warm and calm inside
I no longer have to hide
There's talk about someone else
Sterling silver begins to melt
Nothin' really bothers her
She just wants to love herself
I will move away from here
You won't be afraid of fear
No thought was put into this
I always knew it'd come to this
Things have never been so swell
And I have never failed to fail
Pain
Pain
Pain
Pain
Pain
You know you're right
You know you're right
You know you're right
You know you're right
You know you're right
You know you're right
You know you're right
You know you're right
You know you're right
You know you're right
You know you're right
You know you're right
You know your rights
You know your rights
You know your rights
You know your rights
You know your rights
Pain
At first glance, the lyrics to Nirvana's song "You Know You're Right" may seem repetitive and disjointed. However, upon listening closely, it becomes clear that the song is about a relationship that has come to an end. The singer is acknowledging that they will never bother their ex-partner again, and will move away to give them space. They recognize that the breakup was inevitable, and that they have failed in their relationship. The pain of the separation is evident in the repeating chorus of "Pain, pain, pain", emphasizing the emotional turmoil the singer is going through.
Despite the despair that is conveyed in the lyrics, there are also hints of hope. The singer notes that it is now warm and calm inside, indicating a sense of relief from the tension of the relationship. There is also mention of "talk about someone else", which could suggest a possibility for new beginnings and moving on from the past. However, the final repetition of "You know your rights" implies that the singer still feels a sense of entitlement and ownership over the relationship, even in its ending.
Overall, "You Know You're Right" is a raw and honest expression of the pain and complexity of a failed relationship. It acknowledges the difficulties of letting go and the confusion that accompanies such a major life change.
Line by Line Meaning
I will never bother you
I promise to stay out of your life and give you space.
I will never promise to
I won't make any false pledges to you that I cannot keep.
I will never follow you
I won't chase after you or try to be where you are.
Never say a word again
I'll stay silent and not communicate anything to you.
I will crawl away for good
I'll quietly exit your life for good and never come back.
I will move away from here
I'll physically remove myself from this situation and leave.
You won't be afraid of fear
You'll no longer have to be scared of being scared or anxious.
No thought was put into this
There was no deep reflection or planning that went into this situation.
I always knew it would come to this
I always had a feeling that things would end up like this.
Things have never been so swell
Despite everything, life has never been better or more enjoyable.
And I have never failed to fail
I'm used to making mistakes and facing difficulties in life.
Pain
The experience of distress, discomfort, and suffering.
You know you're right
You're aware that your feelings and opinions are valid and correct.
It's so warm and calm inside
It feels peaceful and safe within oneself, away from the turmoil of the world.
I no longer have to hide
I don't need to conceal my true thoughts or feelings anymore.
There's talk about someone else
Rumors or gossip are spreading about someone other than me.
Sterling silver begins to melt
Something precious or valuable is starting to break down or decay.
Nothin' really bothers her
She's unfazed by most things and is content with herself.
She just wants to love herself
Her main focus is on practicing self-love and self-care.
You know your rights
You're aware of the freedoms and entitlements that you possess.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Kurt Cobain
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@N0oBzy
I don't care what anyone says this is the saddest Nirvana song ever in my opinion.
Years after Kurt died and this song came out on radios people burst into tears and vibed while doing so. It felt like the band was back after his death, it felt like Kurts soul came back to make one last song. all the memories fans had with him just sinked into them just like what's happening in this video, all the clips forming together of past memories. It felt like closure of his death. For me the song is basically his legacy song his ending of a chapter/ book.
Its crazy hes 56 years old if he was still alive. I wonder what wouldve happened if he lived. The last words he had said when he was singing was "pain"
Rip kurt cobain its crazy how long ago this happened
I deleted the suicide part idk it felt way too cheesy you guys can tell me what to put i guess and ill credit yo
The fact Kurt couldve been 57 today is sad :(
@hiems7079
Dear Kurt
Today, you‘ve been gone for 30 years.
Even though you died years before I was born, you are my biggest inspiration, the reason I love music and the reason I‘m still breathing.
I can’t believe I will never get the chance to see you live and to sing, yell and scream along with you. I can’t believe I will never get to listen to new songs you write and I can’t believe I will never even get the chance to meet you.
But I guess, it is better to burn out than to fade away. You left a hole in the world.
You saved me and so many more, I wish we could have saved you.
I miss you every day.
Sleep well, Kurt, wherever you are. Last night, tonight and forever.
@sars0u
Lyrics
I will never bother you
I will never promise to
I will never follow you
I will never bother you
Never speak a word again
I will crawl away for good
I will move away from here
You won't be afraid of fear
No thought was put into this
I always knew it would come to this
Things have never been so swell
I have never failed to fail
Pain
Pain
Pain
You know you're right
You know you're right
You know you're right
I'm so warm and calm inside
I no longer have to hide
Let's talk about someone else
The steaming soup begins to melt
Nothing really bothers her
She just wants to love herself
I will move away from here
You won't be afraid of fear
No thought was put into this
I always knew to come like this
Things have never been so swell
I have never failed to fail
Pain
Pain
Pain
Pain
Pain
You know you're right
You know you're right
You know you're right
You know you're right
You know you're right
You know you're right
You know you're right
You know you're right
You know you're right
You know you're right
You know you're right
You know you're right
You know your rights
You know you're right
You know your rights
You know your rights
You know your rights
Pain
@rng_b3anz571
“No body dies a virgin Because Life Fucks us All” ~Kurt
@rng_b3anz571
nostalgia16 Thanks ive mixed the k and c up for so long
@victordragos5765
@Jew Adolf kurt didn't say that
@rng_b3anz571
Jew Adolf watch the 25 min interview
@rng_b3anz571
Jew Adolf look up kurts last interview
@scottthedelinquent
he never said that shit
@infectedvoice7293
Still got my ticket for the Nirvana show in August 1994, I was devastated.
@yeezetyt7199
I bet. I read a comment about someone thinks about going to a Nirvana show but choosing not to go in March 1994 and he later regretted it
@drewcowan1977
@@christywheaton9792 😂 dinnae talk shite
@throoming
Shit it’s probably worth something now, did you conserve it?