Rape Me
Nirvana
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Rape me, rape me my friend Rape me, rape me again I'm not the only one I'm not the only one I'm not the only one I'm not the only one Hate me Do it and do it again Waste me Rape me, my friend I'm not the only one I'm not the only one I'm not the only one I'm not the only one My favorite inside source I'll kiss your open sores Appreciate your concern You're gonna stink and burn Rape me, rape me my friend Rape me, rape me again I'm not the only one I'm not the only one I'm not the only one I'm not the only one Rape me (rape me) Rape me (rape me) Rape me (rape me) Rape me (rape me) Rape me (rape me) Rape me (rape me) Rape me (rape me) Rape me (rape me) Rape me
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Written by: Kurt Cobain
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12 facts about this song
Band Origin"Rape Me" is a song by Nirvana who was an American alternative rock band. The group originated from Aberdeen, Washington and was very instrumental in establishing the genre of music known as Grunge in the '90s.
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Album ReleaseThe song comes from Nirvana’s third studio album "In Utero," released on September 21, 1993.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Kurt Cobain, who was the frontman of Nirvana. Cobain is highly regarded for his songwriting skills and is often cited as one of the greatest musicians of all time.
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Controversy"Rape Me" aroused a lot of controversies due to its provocative title and lyrics, which led to it being banned from several radio stations.
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Song MeaningAlthough controversial, Cobain has explained that the song is anti-rape. It is assumed to speak out against violence, particularly violence against women.
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Performance IncidentDuring the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards, Nirvana was forbidden to play "Rape Me". However, they started their performance with the first few chords of the song before transitioning to "Lithium".
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Track ListingDespite the controversy, "Rape Me" was the album's second single. It was paired with the album's first single, "Heart-Shaped Box," for the UK version.
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Song StructureThe song sticks to a traditional Verse-Chorus-Verse structure, a common arrangement in pop and rock music.
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Influence"Rape Me" often appears in discourses regarding songs that address social issues. This showcase of Nirvana's ability to use controversy and shock value as tools for conveying meaningful messages about serious issues has influenced many artists.
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Chart PerformanceDespite the controversy, the song managed to reach No.32 on the UK Singles Chart, and No. 45 on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay in the US.
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Live Performances"Rape Me" was commonly performed live by Nirvana, appearing in many of their concert setlists from 1993 until the band's end in 1994.
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Album Production"In Utero," the album that "Rape Me" is a part of, was produced by Steve Albini, a renowned record producer known for his minimalist production style.
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