Dumb

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About Dumb

"Dumb" is a song by the American rock band, Nirvana, written by vocalist and guitarist, Kurt Cobain. It is the sixth song on the band's third and final studio album, In Utero, released in 1993. Despite never being released as a single, the song reached at number 37 on the US Alternative National Airplay chart, which was published by the Billboard sister publication, Radio & Records.


Year:
2002
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I'm not like them
But I can pretend
The sun is gone
But I have a light
The day is done
But I'm having fun

I think I'm dumb
Or maybe just happy
Think I'm just happy
My heart is broke
But I have some glue
Help me inhale
And mend it with you
We'll float around
And hang out on clouds
Then we'll come down
And have a hangover, have a hangover

Skin the sun
Fall asleep
Wish away
The soul is cheap
Lesson learned
Wish me luck
Soothe the burn
Wake me up

I'm not like them
But I can pretend
The sun is gone
But I have a light
The day is done
But I'm having fun

I think I'm dumb

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Nirvana

Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington in 1987. more »

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Written by: Kurt Cobain

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10 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Dumb" is a song by the American rock band Nirvana which was formed in Aberdeen, Washington in 1987.
Album Specifics
It is one of the tracks on the band's third and final studio album "In Utero" that was released in 1993.
Song Composition
The song is unique because of its blend of heavy grunge and pop elements, marking a departure from the band's typical hard rock sound.
Lyric Inspiration
Lead singer Kurt Cobain's lyrics for the song deal with themes like mental illness, self-doubt, and introspection.
Instrumentation
Aside from the band's usual guitars, bass, and drums, "Dumb" features a cello played by Kera Schaley, adding a unique dimension to the song's sound.
Critical Acclaim
Critics praised "Dumb" for its melody, Cobain's vocals, and the combination of soft and heavy elements.
Posthumous Popularity
Despite being initially less successful than some of Nirvana's biggest hits like "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and "Come as You Are," "Dumb" has seen a continued appreciation after Cobain's death in 1994.
Live Performances
"Dumb" was also performed during Nirvana's MTV Unplugged concert, which was one of the band's last live performances before Cobain's death.
Cultural Impact
Since its release, the song has been covered by numerous artists and has been used in several films, television shows, and advertisements, indicating its enduring influence and appeal.
Cobain's Perspective
While Cobain often refused to explain his lyrics, he once mentioned in an interview that "Dumb" was about people who are easily amused, referring to himself as "dumb" in this sense because he believed that happiness makes a person unintelligent.

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