In Bloom
nirvana nirvana 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
But he knows not what it means
Knows not what it means
And I say 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 knows not what it means
Knows not 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 likes all our pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he knows not what it means
Knows not what it means
And I say 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 knows not what it means
Knows not what it means
And I say yeah
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 knows not what it means
Knows not what it means
And I say 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 knows not what it means
Knows not what it means
Knows not what it means
Knows not what it means
And I say yeah
The song "In Bloom" by Nirvana is a commentary on the nature of the music industry and the way that fans often misunderstand the meaning behind the lyrics of their favorite songs. The first verse sets the scene, with the singer suggesting that people are selling out their values in order to make money (selling the kids for food) and that the weather can have a profound effect on our moods. The line "Reproductive glands" is a reference to the fact that spring is typically associated with fertility and new beginnings.
The chorus is where the song really takes off, repeating the same lines about a fan who likes to sing along and shoot his gun, but doesn't really understand the meaning of the lyrics. The singer is frustrated that people are simply taking his words at face value without trying to understand the deeper message behind them. The line "Nature is a whore" is particularly striking, suggesting that people are willing to exploit anything for their own gain.
Ultimately, "In Bloom" is a powerful indictment of the commercialization of music and the way that fans can sometimes miss the point of what the artist is trying to say. It's a song that speaks to the frustration that many artists feel when their work is co-opted by others for their own purposes.
Line by Line Meaning
Sell the kids for food
Desperation for food is so great, parents would resort to selling their own children.
Weather changes moods
Mood is affected by the changing seasons and weather conditions.
Spring is here again
Spring, a season of growth and renewal, has arrived yet again.
Reproductive glands
The biological urge to reproduce and continue the species is strong.
He's the one
Referring to a specific person.
Who likes all our pretty songs
This person enjoys listening to songs that are aesthetically pleasing.
And he likes to sing along
This person enjoys singing along to the songs they like.
And he likes to shoot his gun
This person also enjoys shooting a gun, but may not fully understand the implications of their actions.
But he knows not what it means
The person may not fully comprehend the weight of their actions.
Knows not what it means
The person lacks understanding about the full impact of their actions.
And I say he's the one
The singer reiterates that the person in question is the same as previously mentioned.
We can have some more
Desire for more despite scarcity or other consequences.
Nature is a whore
Nature can be exploited for personal gain or pleasure without regard for the consequences.
Bruises on the fruit
Even the good things in life can have flaws or imperfections.
Tender age in bloom
Growing up and coming of age can be both beautiful and fragile.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Kurt Cobain
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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