When breaking down any Nirvana song, keep in mind that Kurt thought our the melody of the lyrics to be more important than the words themselves. His lyrics were rarely on the nose at this point in his career (think about this song compared with About a Girl). By the time they were into writing Nevermind, his lyrics were more Impressionistic, more blotches of colors, ideas and impressions rather than strong 'logical' lines.
This album has incredibly specific mood without telling a full story, just amazing atmosphere. I think this really separates them from their contemporaries like Fugazi (straightforward politics) and Pearl Jam (storytellers). I don't think one is better than the other, but I more often find myself pondering Nirvana lyrics than the others. Grasping at the vapor of their meanings, which are often ineffable.
@Kapagna
I agree with you. I've seen Kurt in interviews where he stated that he was really lazy when it came to writing lyrics. He said that was the last thing he did basically, so I'm sure these observations are partially correct, but not entirely.
Kurt was fascinated with female reproduction & the body, but not song lyrics.
@Kapagna
I agree with you. I've seen Kurt in interviews where he stated that he was really lazy when it came to writing lyrics. He said that was the last thing he did basically, so I'm sure these observations are partially correct, but not entirely.
Kurt was fascinated with female reproduction & the body, but not song lyrics.
When breaking down any Nirvana song, keep in mind that Kurt thought our the melody of the lyrics to be more important than the words themselves. His lyrics were rarely on the nose at this point in his career (think about this song compared with About a Girl). By the time they were into writing Nevermind, his lyrics were more Impressionistic, more blotches of colors, ideas and impressions rather than strong 'logical' lines.
This album has incredibly specific mood without telling a full story, just amazing atmosphere. I think this really separates them from their contemporaries like Fugazi (straightforward politics) and Pearl Jam (storytellers). I don't think one is better than the other, but I more often find myself pondering Nirvana lyrics than the others. Grasping at the vapor of their meanings, which are often ineffable.
@Kapagna I agree with you. I've seen Kurt in interviews where he stated that he was really lazy when it came to writing lyrics. He said that was the last thing he did basically, so I'm sure these observations are partially correct, but not entirely. Kurt was fascinated with female reproduction & the body, but not song lyrics.
@Kapagna I agree with you. I've seen Kurt in interviews where he stated that he was really lazy when it came to writing lyrics. He said that was the last thing he did basically, so I'm sure these observations are partially correct, but not entirely. Kurt was fascinated with female reproduction & the body, but not song lyrics.