In Bloom

Nirvana

About In Bloom

"In Bloom" is a song by American rock band Nirvana. Written by frontman Kurt Cobain, the song addresses people outside the underground music community who did not understand the band's message. Nirvana made its first music video for an early version of "In Bloom" in 1990; however the song did not appear on a commercial release until the release of the group's second album, Nevermind, in 1991. "In Bloom" became the fourth and final single from the album in late 1992. While Nirvana's label DGC Records did not release a physical single for sale in the United States, "In Bloom" received much American radio airplay, reaching number 5 on the US Mainstream Rock chart. The international release of the single made the Top 10 in Ireland and Portugal. It also made the Top 20 in Finland and New Zealand and the Top 30 in Sweden and the United Kingdom. It was accompanied by a new music video which won Best Alternative Video at the 1993 MTV Video Music Awards. 


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1996
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Sell the kids for food
Weather changes moods
Spring is here again
Reproductive glands

He's the one
Who like all our pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he don't know what it means
Don't know what it means
And I say
He's the one
Who like all our pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he don't know what it means
Don't know 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 like all our pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he don't know what it means
Don't know what it means
And I say
He's the one
Who like all our pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he don't know what it means
Don't know what it means
And I say yeah

He's the one
Who like all our pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he don't know what it means
Don't know what it means
And I say
He's the one
Who like all our pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he don't know what it means
Don't know what it means
And I say yeah

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Written by: Kurt Cobain

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22 facts about this song

Release Date
"In Bloom" was released as the second single from Nirvana's second album, "Nevermind," in November 1991.
Writing and Composition
Kurt Cobain, Nirvana's frontman, wrote "In Bloom" by himself. The song boasts a key change between the verse and the chorus, which is unusual.
Initial Audience
The song was reportedly written about the people who would attend Nirvana's early shows not understanding the message behind their music.
Music Video
The music video for "In Bloom," directed by Kevin Kerslake, was a parody of musical performances on 1960s variety shows, with the band members appearing in matching suits.
Awards
The music video for "In Bloom" won the Best Alternative Video award at the 1993 MTV Video Music Awards.
Sales and Commercial Success
"In Bloom" was a commercial success for Nirvana, reaching number 5 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and number 28 on the UK Singles Chart.
Recreated Performance
A recreation of the "In Bloom" music video performance was included in the video game Rock Band, with the players performing as virtual versions of the Nirvana members.
Album Version Vs. Single Version
Two versions of "In Bloom" exist. The album version features Kurt Cobain's raspy vocals, while the single version released for radio contains a more polished vocal take.
Filming Location
The music video of "In Bloom" was filmed at Kaufman Astoria studios, a historic movie studio located in Queens, New York.
Cover Versions
"In Bloom" has been covered by various artists, including Sturgill Simpson, who won the Grammy Award for Best Country Album with his cover in 2017.
Album Inclusion
"In Bloom" is a song included in Nirvana's second studio album "Nevermind," which was released in the year 1991.
Chart Performance
In 1992, the song reached number 5 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
Music Video
The music video for "In Bloom," directed by Kevin Kerslake, won the Best Alternative Video award at the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards.
Song Meaning
Kurt Cobain, the song's writer, said "In Bloom" was about the misunderstanding that many people had about the band's message and music.
Song Origin
The song was initially written and demoed in 1990, nearly a year before it was officially released.
Vocal Performance
"In Bloom" is one of several Nirvana tracks where Kurt Cobain double-tracked his vocals to achieve a certain sound.
Cover Versions
"In Bloom" has been covered by several artists across different genres, including Sturgill Simpson who won a Grammy for his bluegrass cover of the song.
Contribution
Krist Novoselic, Nirvana's bassist, contributes to the song's distinctive intro with his dominant bassline.
Radio Popularity
Despite its somewhat critical take on mainstream success, "In Bloom" became one of Nirvana's most popular radio hits.
Artistic Legacy
"In Bloom" continues to be a popular choice for tribute acts and in compilations, demonstrating Nirvana's enduring influence on rock music.
Re-release
"In Bloom" was re-released as a single in 2003 as part of the promotion for Nirvana's self-titled greatest hits compilation.
Controversy
Some fans believe that "In Bloom" was written about Dylan Carlson, a close friend of Cobain's, due to the song's lyrics about a man who "likes all our pretty songs but he doesn't know what they mean," though this has never been confirmed.

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