Lithium
Nirvana
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I'm so happy because today I've found my friends They're in my head I'm so ugly, but that's okay, 'cause so are you We've broken our mirrors Sunday morning is everyday for all I care And I'm not scared Light my candles in a daze 'Cause I've found god Hey, hey, hey I'm so lonely but that's okay I shaved my head And I'm not sad And just maybe I'm to blame for all I've heard But I'm not sure I'm so excited, I can't wait to meet you there But I don't care I'm so horny but that's okay My will is good Hey, hey, hey I like it, I'm not gonna crack I miss you, I'm not gonna crack I love you, I'm not gonna crack I killed you, I'm not gonna crack I like it, I'm not gonna crack I miss you, I'm not gonna crack I love you, I'm not gonna crack I killed you, I'm not gonna crack I'm so happy 'cause today I've found my friends, They're in my head I'm so ugly, that's okay, 'cause so are you, Broke our mirrors Sunday morning is everyday for all I care, And I'm not scared Light my candles in a daze 'Cause I've found god Yeah, yeah, Yeah, yeah, Yeah, yeah, Yeah, yeah, Yeah, yeah, Yeah, yeah, yeah I like it, I'm not gonna crack I miss you, I'm not gonna crack I love you, I'm not gonna crack I killed you, I'm not gonna crack I like it, I'm not gonna crack I miss you, I'm not gonna crack I love you, I'm not gonna crack I killed you, I'm not gonna crack
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12 facts about this song
Song Origin"Lithium" is a song by American rock band Nirvana, written by lead vocalist and guitarist, Kurt Cobain.
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Album ReleaseIt was originally included on their second studio album, "Nevermind", which was released in 1991.
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Single Release"Lithium" was released as the third single from "Nevermind" in July 1992.
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Song MeaningThe song is about a man who turns to religion amid thoughts of suicide. Lithium is a mood stabilizer used as a treatment for bipolar disorder, which stops extreme emotional swings so this may be why Cobain chose it for a title.
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InspirationSome speculate that the song's unique mix of melancholy and euphoria is a portrayal of Cobain's own battles with bipolar disorder, but this has never been confirmed.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Lithium" features a montage of footage from Nirvana's concerts, interpolated with animated segments based on Cobain's artwork.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 64 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 11 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Critical AcclaimThe song received wide critical acclaim, it is often ranked among the greatest rocks songs of all time.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists have covered "Lithium", including Polyphonic Spree and Muse.
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Unique CreativityThe song's integration of soft and loud dynamics displays the band's distinct songwriting method which differentiated them from other rock bands of the time.
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Cobain's PerformanceKurt Cobain's semi-comprehensible singing style and his heavy usage of guitar distortion, feedback, and power chord riffs in the song is iconic of Nirvana's music style.
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Live PerformancesNotably, Nirvana performed "Lithium" at the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards where the performance was marked by Cobain's raucous guitar feedback and antics on stage.
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