Smells Like Teen Spirit
Vitamin String Quartet. Lyrics
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It's fun to lose and to pretend
She's over-bored and self-assured
Oh no, I know a dirty word
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello, how low
With the lights out, it's less dangerous
Here we are now, entertain us
I feel stupid and contagious
Here we are now, entertain us
A mulatto, an albino, a mosquito, my libido
Yeah, hey
I'm worse at what I do best
And for this gift I feel blessed
Our little group has always been
And always will until the end
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello
With the lights out, it's less dangerous
Here we are now, entertain us
I feel stupid and contagious
Here we are now, entertain us
A mulatto, an albino, a mosquito, my libido
Yeah, hey
And I forget just why I taste
Oh yeah, I guess it makes me smile
I found it hard, it's hard to find
Oh well, whatever, never mind
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello
With the lights out, it's less dangerous
Here we are now, entertain us
I feel stupid and contagious
Here we are now, entertain us
A mulatto, an albino, a mosquito, my libido
A denial, a denial, a denial, a denial, a denial
A denial, a denial, a denial, a denial
The opening verse of Vitamin String Quartet’s cover of “Smells Like Teen Spirit” sets the tone for the entire song. The lyrics, written by the legendary Kurt Cobain of the band Nirvana, suggest that the listener should embrace destruction and disregard for conventional societal structures. Cobain was known for his disdain for mainstream society and the emphasis placed on wealth and personal success. This notion of discontent is reinforced through the chorus, which emphasizes a sense of ennui and nihilism. The song’s famous opening riff is also present throughout the piece, which adds to the sense of instability and discomfort that the lyrics allude to.
The line “With the lights out, it’s less dangerous” is also noteworthy, as it implies that the darkness can provide a sense of security and anonymity in which to express oneself freely. This idea of personal freedom and self-expression is central to the alternative rock movement, which was prominent during the 1990s. The second verse of the song alludes to the main character’s feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt. The lines “I’m worse at what I do best / And for this gift, I feel blessed” suggest that the main character struggles with their talents or abilities but still finds value in them. These lyrics speak to the idea that it’s ok to feel unsure or fearful, but that there’s always a silver lining to be found.
Line by Line Meaning
Load up on guns, bring your friends
Come armed with courage and bring your allies
It's fun to lose and to pretend
It's enjoyable to surrender and indulge in fantasy
She's over-bored and self-assured
She's exhausted by monotony yet confident in herself
Oh no, I know a dirty word
Oh dear, I'm familiar with vulgar language
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Greetings, greetings, greetings, how low are you feeling?
With the lights out, it's less dangerous
When the illumination is absent, it's not as risky
Here we are now, entertain us
We're present, please amuse us
I feel stupid and contagious
I feel foolish and infectious
A mulatto, an albino, a mosquito, my libido
A person of mixed race, a person with white skin and hair, a blood-sucking insect, my sex drive
I'm worse at what I do best
I perform poorly even at my most proficient task
And for this gift I feel blessed
Despite this challenge, I feel grateful for this skill
Our little group has always been
Our small community has continuously existed
And always will until the end
And will endure until the conclusion
And I forget just why I taste
And I can't recall the reason behind my interest
Oh yeah, I guess it makes me smile
Oh yes, I suppose it makes me happy
I found it hard, it's hard to find
I discovered it to be difficult, elusive to locate
Oh well, whatever, never mind
Oh, it doesn't matter, forget about it
A denial, a denial, a denial, a denial, a denial
A refusal to acknowledge, repeated over and over
A denial, a denial, a denial, a denial
A denial to admit, reiterated multiple times
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: David Grohl, Krist Novoselic, Kurt Cobain
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@RobBieZzz
My mom doesn't like grunge music so i play this cover, and now she is proud of me cause she think i like classical music.
@nolanosborne9468
Lol
@Ericstroman100
I wouldnt call this Grunge lol . But ok
@thinkinginsomething1859
@@Ericstroman100 nirvana makes grunge music
@FlorenciaMur9
When this played during Montage of Heck it gave me goosebumps
@TheBhawks90
Me too that was such a cool movie. I loved the animations of his artwork that corresponded with music in the background!
@yungslumped4671
Same
@kartikanand6348
Fuck yes
@paranoidluh
Based
@Dhdhdyqha
Travis scott reference