In Bloom
Nirvana - [Nevermind 1991] Lyrics
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Weather changes moods
Spring is here again
Reproductive glands
He's the one
Who like all our pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
But he don't know what it means
Don't know what it means
And I say
He's the one
Who like all our pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he don't know what it means
Don't know what it means
And I say yeah
We can have some more
Nature is a whore
Bruises on the fruit
Tender age in bloom
He's the one
Who like all our pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he don't know what it means
Don't know what it means
And I say
He's the one
Who like all our pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he don't know what it means
Don't know what it means
And I say yeah
He's the one
Who like all our pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he don't know what it means
Don't know what it means
And I say
He's the one
Who like all our pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he don't know what it means
Don't know what it means
And I say yeah
The lyrics of Nirvana's song "In Bloom," can be interpreted in different ways. One interpretation is that it critiques the way people consume and interpret music. The first verse suggests the commodification of children and how people can easily sell them for food. The second line may refer to how weather affects people's psyche. The third line indicates the arrival of spring while the last line may allude to the sexual awakening of teenagers.
The chorus repeats the same lines twice and may suggest the irony of how people can enjoy and sing along pretty-sounding songs without understanding the lyrics' true meaning. The phrase "shoot his gun" may allude to the violence and the angry energy that people misinterpret in some of Nirvana's and other grunge's songs. The lyrics criticize how the audience tends to misunderstand the message behind their lyrics, which is sometimes political, social commentary, or related to depression and mental health.
Overall, the song 'In Bloom' speaks about the band's success despite their intended message getting overlooked or misunderstood. The verses address the idea of commercialism, and the chorus tackles the concept of people not truly hearing what the band was saying while singing along to their music.
Line by Line Meaning
Sell the kids for food
The desperation of poverty has led some to resort to selling their children for sustenance
Weather changes moods
The volatile nature of external conditions can have a profound effect on one's emotional state
Spring is here again
The cyclical nature of life continues, as the seasons change and new growth emerges
Reproductive glands
The biological urge to procreate is a fundamental aspect of human nature
He's the one
Who like all our pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he don't know what it means
Don't know what it means
And I say
He's the one
Who like all our pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he don't know what it means
Don't know what it means
And I say yeah
This chorus is repeated throughout the song, highlighting the idea of someone enjoying the surface-level appeal of something without understanding its deeper meaning or implications.
We can have some more
The insatiable desire for consumption is a prominent aspect of modern society
Nature is a whore
The exploitation and commodification of the natural world is rampant and troubling
Bruises on the fruit
The damage caused by external forces can harm even that which appears healthy and fruitful
Tender age in bloom
Youthful innocence and vitality are fragile and fleeting
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: KURT COBAIN
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@tylertuncer
This is probably the best Beatles song
@idontlikeseeinglongusernam4589
If they WERE around in the 1960s then they would of been as big as the Beatles.
if not then bigger
@garethjones3227
Don't agree on that one dude, i think they would have been to avant garde for that early on in music history. The worlds ears just wasn't ready back then. Just take the pixies as an example, they were way ahead of thier time and would have been better recieved between 95-05' imho.
It's the whole back to the future johnny b goode scenario.
@clowntrooper61
No they wouldn't. They weren't british.
@Re3Lord
///&&&WTF ???
are you know that in The Beatles - 4 musicians??
@efanoff98
ahahah
@ecmoraes86
"I guess you guys aren't ready for that, yet. But your kids are gonna love it."
@reysharp
Back to the future throwback!
@Contemplation9
@@reysharp yes
@12joaoo
what u talkin bout, i love it and my parents loved it lol