Stay Away
The String Quartet Tribute is a series of string quartet covers released by… Read Full Bio ↴The String Quartet Tribute is a series of string quartet covers released by Vitamin Records by several different groups of musicians. They focus on one band per record, and perform classical versions of their songs, generally note for note. They use a wide array of instruments but focus mainly on violins, violas, and cellos. Over the years, they have put out a large number of albums (232), honoring mainstream and indie groups alike. They have put a classical spin on many genres of music, including rock, pop, punk, techno, hardcore, country, metal and rap.

Todd Mark Rubenstein has led one of several groups of players that have released albums in the series. This includes Exit... Stage Right: String Quartet Tribute to Rush which was nominated for a Grammy.

Stay Away
Vitamin String Quartet Lyrics


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Monkey see, monkey do
(I don't know why)
I'd rather be deal than cool
(I don't know why)
Every line ends in rhyme
(I don't know why)
Less is more, love is blind
(I don't know why)

Stay
Stay away
Stay away
Stay away

Give an inch, take a smile
(I don't know why)
Fashion shits, fashion stile
(I don't know why)
Throw it out and keep it in
(I don't know why)
Have to have poison skin
(I don't know why)

Stay
Stay away
Stay away
Stay away

I don't know why
I don't know why

Stay
Stay away
Stay away
Stay away

Monkey See, monkey do
CI don't know why)
I'd rather be deal than cool
(I don't know why)
Every line ends in rhyme
(I don't know why)
Less is more, love is blind
(I don't know why)

Stay
Stay away
Stay away
Stay away

I don't know why
I don't know why

Stay
Stay away
Stay away
Stay away

Stay
Stay away
Stay away
Stay away
Stay away




Stay away
God is gay

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Vitamin String Quartet's song Stay Away seem to be dealing with the artist's frustration with the societal pressure to conform to certain standards of behavior and appearance. The opening line "monkey see, monkey do" refers to the tendency of humans to imitate one another without thinking critically about their actions. The artist then goes on to express the desire to be true to oneself rather than trying to be cool or fashionable, even if it means going against the norm. The repeated line "I don't know why" suggests a sense of confusion or bewilderment with the expectations placed on individuals in society.


The next few lines seem to be further commentary on the fashion industry and how it can be both transient and oppressive. The reference to "poison skin" may refer to the damaging effects of certain beauty products or the pressure to have unattainably flawless skin. Overall, the song seems to be advocating for individuality and independence, urging the listener to stay away from the pressures of conformity.


Line by Line Meaning

Monkey see, monkey do
Copying others without knowing why


I'd rather be deal than cool
Preferring authenticity over fitting into trends


Every line ends in rhyme
Rhyme scheme adds structure to the song


Less is more, love is blind
Simplicity can be better and love is not always logical


Stay away
The repeated message to keep distance from something


Give an inch, take a smile
Receiving little for giving a lot


Fashion shits, fashion stile
Fashion can be fleeting and superficial


Throw it out and keep it in
External expression does not always match internal feelings


Have to have poison skin
Needing protection from harmful influences


I don't know why
Uncertainty and confusion


God is gay
This line is not included in the Vitamin String Quartet's instrumentation and cannot be attributed a meaning based on the song




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Written by: Kurt Cobain

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Hazell Vasquez

I WAS ALWAYS FANTASIZING BRIDGERTON WOULD HAVE NIRVANA AND IMAGINE MY SURPIRSE WHEN I DISCOVERED WHAT THIS SONG WAS ...






Please have more rock covers Bridgerton .....

OR JUST GIVE US MORE NIRVANA 😭😭😭



All comments from YouTube:

roohdaar

The fact that this season had a nirvana song makes it automatically better than season one's soundtrack.

StrangeAngel03

Uh, yes! 😊

rrickarr

@ROX Material Girl---just finished seeing that 1st episode.

ROX

LOL I thought the same thing I mean Nirvana and Miley and Madonna all on the same tracks....maddness. stranger things have happened I guess. lol

Hazell Vasquez

I know rught ....

Lauren Holmes

It's absolutely perfect that Anthony with his personality had a montage with a well known grunge song

luna neder

I screamed when I first watched this part on the show. As a romance reader and nirvana fan I am indeed living my best life at this moment

Grana Velencia Methalaka

Good for you man. Happy that you are happy. I'm happy to have season 2. This Anthony is the name of my existence. I have watched this show waaaaay too many times. Currently watching it. Music distracted me and I came to search original music. But had to play this first.

ROX

lol

Grace Tempest

Can't explain how obsessed I am with this music and with the whole scene itself

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