Territorial Pissings
Nirvana (fake) Lyrics
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Cultures weren't opinions
Gotta find a way
To find a way
When I'm there
Gotta find a way
A better way
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
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
In Nirvana's (fake) song "Territorial Pissings," the first verse ("When I was an alien, cultures weren't opinions") speaks to a sense of alienation and disconnection from culture and societal norms. The singer feels like an outsider and does not share the same values or ways of thinking as those around them. They are searching for a way to connect and belong, but it is not clear how that can be achieved.
The second verse ("Never met a wise man, if so it's a woman") subverts the traditional idea that men are the wise ones and suggests that women are just as capable of wisdom. This line can be seen as a nod to feminism and the idea of challenging patriarchal norms. The singer continues to search for a way to find their place and make sense of the world around them.
The final verse ("Just because you're paranoid, don't mean they're not after you") speaks to the idea of fear and paranoia. The singer is aware that there may be threats or dangers, but also understands that not everything is as it seems. They continue to search for a way to navigate these complexities and find a better way.
Overall, "Territorial Pissings" is a song about searching for meaning and connection in a world that can often feel alien and hostile.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was an alien
As an outsider, I viewed cultures objectively
Cultures weren't opinions
I didn't subjectively judge or form opinions about cultures
Gotta find a way
I need to figure out a solution
To find a way
To identify a path forward
When I'm there
When I encounter the situation
A better way
An optimal solution
I had better wait
I need to be patient and wait for the right opportunity
Never met a wise man
I haven't personally encountered a wise man
If so it's a woman
If I have encountered a wise person, it was likely a woman
Just because you're paranoid
Being paranoid doesn't necessarily mean there isn't something to be afraid of
Don't mean they're not after you
There may be people or entities that pose a threat, even if you're paranoid
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: CHET POWERS, KURT COBAIN
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[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
@Nana-ahh
Omg Mikey from Tokyo revengers?!?😆