In Bloom
Rockabye Baby! Lyrics


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Sell the kids for food
Weather changes moods
Spring is here again
Reproductive glands

He's the one
Who likes all the pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he knows not what it mean
Knows not what it mean
And I say
He's the one
Who likes all the pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he knows not what it mean
Knows not what it mean
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 likes all the pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he knows not what it mean
Knows not what it mean
And I say
He's the one
Who likes all the pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he knows not what it mean
Knows not what it mean
And I say yeah

He's the one
Who likes all the pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he knows not what it mean
Knows not what it mean
And I say
He's the one
Who likes all the pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he knows not what it mean




Knows not what it mean
And I say yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song In Bloom by Rockabye Baby! are open to interpretation and may be interpreted in different ways by different individuals. However, the overall meaning of the song appears to be a commentary on the music industry and its fans. The chorus repeats the phrase "He's the one who likes all the pretty songs, and he likes to sing along, and he likes to shoot his gun, but he knows not what it means," which could be interpreted as a criticism of people who enjoy music without understanding its true meaning. The line "nature is a whore" may refer to the idea that the music industry is exploiting nature to sell more records or promote certain images.


The verses further explore the theme of nature and reproduction. The line "sell the kids for food" could be interpreted as a critique of society's tendency to commodify everything, including children. The line "bruises on the fruit, tender age in bloom" may refer to the idea that young people are vulnerable to exploitation and abuse, especially in the music industry.


Overall, the lyrics of In Bloom reveal Rockabye Baby!'s critical stance towards the music industry and its fans. The repeated chorus encourages listeners to think about the true meaning of the music they consume and not just enjoy it for its surface level appeal.


Line by Line Meaning

Sell the kids for food
The singer is making an extreme statement to convey that there is a desperation for basic needs that are not being met.


Weather changes moods
The singer suggests that external factors can influence one's emotional state.


Spring is here again
The singer is noting the arrival of a new season, which can bring about a sense of renewal or change.


Reproductive glands
The artist is referring to the biological function of reproduction and how it is a natural process that is happening around us all the time.


He's the one Who likes all the pretty songs And he likes to sing along
The artist is describing a person who enjoys music and likes to participate in it.


And he likes to shoot his gun But he knows not what it mean Knows not what it mean
The singer is suggesting that the person described has a potentially dangerous hobby but may not fully understand the implications of their actions.


We can have some more Nature is a whore Bruises on the fruit Tender age in bloom
The singer is using provocative language to describe the exploitation of natural resources and how it can cause harm.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Kurt Cobain

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