Breed

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About Breed

"Breed" is a song by the American rock band, Nirvana, written by vocalist and guitarist, Kurt Cobain. It is the fourth song on their 1991 studio album, Nevermind.


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1998
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I don't care, I don't care, I don't care
I don't care, I don't care, care if I'm old
I don't mind, I don't mind, I don't mind
I don't mind, I don't mind, if I don't have a mind

Get away, get away, get away
Get away, get away, away from your home
I'm afraid, I'm afraid, I'm afraid
I'm afraid, afraid, ghost

Even if you have, even if you need
I don't even care, we don't have to breed
We could plant a house, we could build a tree
We could have it all, we could have all three

She said, she said
She said, she said
She said, she said
She said, she said

I don't mind, I don't care, I don't care
I don't care, care, care if I'm old
I don't mind, I don't mind, I don't mind
I don't mind, mind, don't have a mind

Get away, get away, get away
Get away, get away, away from your home
I'm afraid, I'm afraid, I'm afraid
I'm afraid, afraid, ghost

Even if you have, even if you need
I don't even care, we could have a tree
We could plant a house, we could build a tree
We could have it all, we could have all three

She said, she said
She said, she said
She said, she said
She said, she said

Even if you have, even if you need
I don't even care, we don't have to breed
We could plant a house, we could build a tree
We could have it all, we could have all three

She said, she said
She said, she said
She said, she said
She said, she said
She said, she said
She said, she said
She said

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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

Album Facts
"Breed" is one of the 12 songs included in Nirvana's second studio album, "Nevermind," released in 1991. The album marked a significant shift in the music industry as it moved away from the dominant hair metal of the 80s to grunge music and alternative rock.
Original Title
Initially, the song was named "Immodium," after a brand that makes medication to treat symptoms of diarrhea. The title was rumored to be inspired by Tad Doyle's (lead vocalist of the band 'Tad') struggles while on tour.
Song Composer
Kurt Cobain, the lead singer of Nirvana, wrote "Breed". His unabashed, raw style is pretty evident in this track.
Shows Evolution
"Breed" was one of the few songs from "Nevermind" that featured in Nirvana's earlier concerts in the late 80s. The song clearly shows the progression of the band from a fringe punk act to mainstream success.
Drumming Highlight
The song is particularly known for displaying Dave Grohl's exceptional drumming skills. Grohl later achieved major success as the frontman of the Foo Fighters.
Lyrics Interpretation
Like many Nirvana songs, the lyrics of "Breed" are cryptic. Some fans theorize the lyrics depict the struggles of being stuck in a monotonous, uninspiring lifestyle.
Recorded at Sound City
"Breed" was recorded at the legendary Sound City Studios in California. Many renowned artists including Fleetwood Mac, Neil Young, and Tom Petty have recorded their music in the same studio.
Music Vidoe
There's to date no official music video for "Breed" despite its popularity among Nirvana fans.
Never a Single
"Breed" was never released as a single, although it remained one of the popular tracks of the album. The song is frequently covered by other bands and featured in several TV shows and video games.
Live Performances
The song was frequently performed during Nirvana’s live shows. One of its most notable live performances was during the 1992 Reading Festival.

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