Smells Like Teen Spirit
Nirvana
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Load up on guns, bring your friends It's fun to lose and to pretend She's over-bored and self-assured Oh no, I know a dirty word Hello, hello, hello, how low Hello, hello, hello, how low Hello, hello, hello, how low Hello, hello, hello With the lights out, it's less dangerous Here we are now, entertain us I feel stupid and contagious Here we are now, entertain us A mulatto, an albino, a mosquito, my libido Yeah, hey I'm worse at what I do best And for this gift I feel blessed Our little group has always been And always will until the end Hello, hello, hello, how low Hello, hello, hello, how low Hello, hello, hello, how low Hello, hello, hello With the lights out, it's less dangerous Here we are now, entertain us I feel stupid and contagious Here we are now, entertain us A mulatto, an albino, a mosquito, my libido Yeah, hey And I forget just why I taste Oh yeah, I guess it makes me smile I found it hard, it's hard to find Oh well, whatever, never mind Hello, hello, hello, how low Hello, hello, hello, how low Hello, hello, hello, how low Hello, hello, hello With the lights out, it's less dangerous Here we are now, entertain us I feel stupid and contagious Here we are now, entertain us A mulatto, an albino, a mosquito, my libido A denial, a denial, a denial, a denial, a denial A denial, a denial, a denial, a denial
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Written by: Chris Novoselic, David Grohl, Kurt Cobain
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10 facts about this song
Creation & InspirationThe song "Smells Like Teen Spirit" was written by Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, and Dave Grohl of the rock band Nirvana.
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Release DateThe song was released as the lead single from Nirvana's second studio album, "Nevermind", in September, 1991.
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Title InspirationThe title came from a phrase Kathleen Hanna, the lead singer of the punk band Bikini Kill, sprayed onto the wall of Cobain’s apartment - "Kurt smells like Teen Spirit" a reference to the deodorant brand, Teen Spirit, Cobain’s then-girlfriend Tobi Vail used.
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Music VideoThe iconic music video for the song, directed by Samuel Bayer, is based on the concept of a school gym, full of anarchic teens and a janitor who resembles a joyous Cobain.
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Commercial SuccessThe song became a worldwide hit, reaching the top ten of the charts in various countries, and often cited as the point where alternative rock entered the mainstream.
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Genre InfluenceConsidered one of the greatest songs in the history of rock music, it is largely credited with bringing the grunge movement to the masses and putting the Seattle music scene on the map.
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Awards & RecognitionThe song won Best Hard Rock Video and Best New Artist at the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards and was nominated for a Grammy Award.
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Parodies & Covers"Smells Like Teen Spirit" has been covered by numerous artists across various genres, and parodied by Weird Al Yankovic as "Smells Like Nirvana".
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Lyrics InterpretationCobain said that he was trying to write the "ultimate pop song", and was intentionally trying to sound like Pixies. The lyrics are purposefully indecipherable, representing the fact that Cobain often felt misunderstood.
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LegacyIn 2000, VH1 rated "Smells Like Teen Spirit" the third greatest rock song ever and Rolling Stone ranked it as the ninth greatest song of all time in 2004. It entered the Grammy Hall Of Fame in 2017.
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