Polly
Nirvana
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Polly wants a cracker I think I should get off her first I think she wants some water To put out the blow torch It isn't me We have some seed Let me clip Your dirty wings Let me take a ride Don't cut yourself I want some help To please myself I've got some rope You have been told I promise you I have been true Let me take a ride Don't cut yourself I want some help To please myself Polly wants a cracker Maybe she would like some food She asks me to untie her A chase would be nice for a few It isn't me We have some seed Let me clip Your dirty wings Let me take a ride Don't cut yourself I want some help To please myself I've got some rope You have been told I promise you I have been true Let me take a ride Don't cut yourself I want some help To please myself Polly said Polly says her back hurts And she's just as bored as me She caught me off my guard It amazes me, the will of instinct It isn't me We have some seed Let me clip Your dirty wings Let me take a ride Don't cut yourself I want some help To please myself I've got some rope You have been told I promise you I have been true Let me take a ride Don't cut yourself I want some help To please myself
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Polly" is a song by the prominent American rock band, Nirvana. The song is featured on their second studio album, "Nevermind," released in 1991.
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InspirationIt's inspired by a real-life incident. Kurt Cobain, the lead singer of Nirvana, wrote it after reading a newspaper article about the abduction and torture of a 14-year-old girl.
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Acoustic CompositionUnlike other tracks on the "Nevermind" album that are loud with heavy distortion, "Polly" is an acoustic number. Cobain used a 20-dollar, second-hand, acoustic guitar which was half strung.
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Early VersionsAn early version of "Polly" initially titled "Hitchhiker" and later as "Cracker," was first performed in concert in 1989.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe lyrics of the song are disturbing because it reflects the perspective of the perpetrator of the crime. Despite this, it's not an endorsement of the act, but an unsettling narrative told through the eyes of the antagonist.
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Recording Technique"Polly" was notably recorded in one take and the original recording was what made it onto the "Nevermind" album.
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B-Side SingleThe song was never released as a single, but it was included as a B-side for the UK 7" single "Smells Like Teen Spirit."
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Rare BreedBecause of its acoustic nature and intense lyrical content, "Polly" stands out as a significant departure from the more mainstream grunge music at the time.
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Live PerformancesDespite its sensitive topic, "Polly" became a staple of Nirvana’s live sets. It's often played as part of the band's unplugged performances.
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LegacyNearly 30 years after its release, "Polly" continues to be recognized as an iconic song that reflects the darker, more serious side of Nirvana’s songwriting capabilities. It is regularly covered by numerous artists spanning across different musical genres.
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