In Bloom
Simpson Sturgill Lyrics
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Weather changes moods
Spring is here again
Reproductive glands
He's the one who likes all our pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
Don't know what it means to love someone
We can have some more
Nature is a whore
Bruises on the fruit
Tender age in bloom
He's the one who likes 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 to love someone
He's the one who likes 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
He don't know what it means, no, to love someone
He likes 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 to love someone
Love someone, no
The lyrics of Simpson Sturgill's song "In Bloom" delve into themes of societal disillusionment and the struggles of youthful rebellion. The opening lines, "Sell the kids for food, Weather changes moods, Spring is here again, Reproductive glands," paint a picture of a world in chaos where the natural order is disrupted. The mention of selling kids for food and reproductive glands conveys a sense of desperation and instability.
The repeated verse about someone who enjoys pretty songs, singing along, and shooting a gun, yet lacks an understanding of love, suggests a disconnect between surface-level pleasures and deeper emotional connections. This person may engage in superficial activities and behaviors, such as the superficial pleasure of music or the violence of shooting a gun, but they remain unaware of the true meaning of love and intimate relationships.
The lyrics also touch upon the idea of nature being portrayed as a whore, with bruises on the fruit and the notion of a tender age in bloom. This imagery could symbolize the exploitation and corruption of innocence, as well as the harsh realities of life that can tarnish purity. It reflects a darker side of existence where beauty can be marred by bruises and vulnerabilities may be taken advantage of.
Ultimately, the refrain repeating the theme of someone enjoying pretty songs, singing along, and shooting a gun while remaining oblivious to the meaning of love reinforces the idea of a generation disconnected from their emotions and relationships. The repetition of this verse highlights the emptiness and confusion that may accompany a life focused on superficial pleasures and a lack of true connection. The poignant ending line, "Don't know what it means to love someone," serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of genuine human connections amid a world filled with distractions and disconnectedness.
Line by Line Meaning
Sell the kids for food
Trading away innocence for survival
Weather changes moods
External forces impacting emotions
Spring is here again
Rebirth and new beginnings
Reproductive glands
Natural instincts and fertility
He's the one who likes all our pretty songs
Someone who appreciates superficial beauty
And he likes to sing along
Engaging in surface-level enjoyment
And he likes to shoot his gun
Using power or force without understanding
But he don't know what it means
Lacks true comprehension
Don't know what it means to love someone
Unable to experience genuine affection
We can have some more
Endless pursuit of satisfaction
Nature is a whore
Nature exploited for personal gain
Bruises on the fruit
Damage to purity or innocence
Tender age in bloom
Youthful vulnerability on display
He don't know what it means, no, to love someone
Continues to lack understanding of love
Love someone, no
Still unable to fully grasp the concept of love
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Kurt Cobain
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@MacLethal
Why does this have thumbs down? The god damned song is over 20 years old. It's been played 50 trillion times on the radio every day. Can't a new, brilliant artist give a creative cover version a try? Nirvana snobs are the worst. This is dope!!!
@willsuttie3683
There are lots of people out there who like and dislike lots of different things for lots of different reasons. This is fine.
@MrKeeganimal
People don't have to like it, chill the fuck out.
@mwstriker98
+Mac Lethal Its because Nirvana is like this untouchable entity that people think should never be covered and they just blindly dislike covers because of their god like worship of Kurt Cobain. Even when the cover is fantastic like this, they will dislike it. Also especially because it is country which many people in music tend look down upon as a genre and rightly so in some cases, but they should not here because Sturgill Simpson is one of the rare great country artists of today and his new album is a great breath of fresh air in such a debased genre that is country music.
@costco_pizza
+Mac Lethal No Mr. Lethal, they cannot.
@burnplant
It's stupid and I could care less if someone wants to cover Nirvana. It's like a punk band covering a 70's ballad. "Oooh who would ever think of doing Nirvana as turgid country with ridiculous overwrought twang.
It's ART for dumb people.
@kfcfamousbowl
one of the better Nirvana covers out there with a completely original take on the lyrics and feel of it. I'm in love.
@hectorperez4106
Joey?
@royelbyrd3530
+hector perez No its not him. . .
@atticusrex9468
Joey! I thought that was you I-...oh...shit, sorry.