Oh, the Guilt
Nirvana
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She seems to think She seems too weak She takes a week to get over it She likes the sea She likes to see She likes to think she has all of it She likes the sound She likes the sand She likes to stand, she can't afford to sit She likes to be She's into guilt Guilt She likes to think she likes to drink She seems too weak, she takes all the rent She likes the time she owns the time She borrows time to self-invent She seems too weak she likes to see She likes to think she has all of it She likes the sand she likes to stand She likes to sit she likes to go Go She likes to be She likes to go Go
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Written by: DAVE GROHL, DAVID GROHL, DAVID ERIC GROHL, KRIST NOVOSELIC, KURT COBAIN, KURT D. COBAIN, NOVOSELIC KRIST
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15 facts about this song
Collaboration Origin"Oh, The Guilt" is a song by American rock bands Nirvana and The Jesus Lizard. It was designed as a split single, released in 1993 by the independent record label Touch & Go.
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Kurt Cobain’s ConnectionNirvana's frontman Kurt Cobain was a big fan of The Jesus Lizard, an alternative rock band based in Chicago. This shared admiration led to the collaboration between the bands.
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Style ElementsThe song features Nirvana's signature heavy, distorted guitar sounds and Cobain's raw, gritty vocals infused with the more alternative, experimental rock style of The Jesus Lizard.
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Limited EditionThe single was released as a limited edition of 200,000 copies on CD, 12-inch vinyl, and cassette tapes.
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Album Inclusion"Oh, the Guilt" was also included in Nirvana's 2004 box set, "With the Lights Out," and later on their 2005 compilation album, "Sliver: The Best of the Box."
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Chart PerformanceDespite its popularity with fans, "Oh, The Guilt" did not chart on any mainstream charts, being more of a cult hit than a mainstream success.
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Graphic DesignerThe cover graphic for the split single was designed by noted artist and graphic designer, Derek Hess.
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Cobain’s DepressionMany fans and critics believe that the lyrics of "Oh, the Guilt" reveal Cobain's personal struggles with guilt and depression, although Cobain himself never confirmed this interpretation.
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Alternate VersionThere's an alternate version of "Oh, the Guilt" which can be found on the Japanese version of the "Come as You Are" single. This version is slightly different in terms of mixing and has a cleaner sound.
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity, "Oh, the Guilt" was not performed live by Nirvana very frequently.
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Cultural ImpactThis single collaboration helped cement the relationship between the grunge and alternative rock genres, showcasing the stylistic similarities and differences within the 90's music scene.
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Continuing LegacyEven after decades of its release, the song continues to enjoy popularity among fans of Nirvana, The Jesus Lizard and alternative rock in general.
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Album CoverThe album cover art features a drawing of a humanoid figure seemingly writhing in pain or distress—an apt visual representation for a song titled "Oh, The Guilt."
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ReceptionThe song was generally well received by music critics for its hard-hitting lyricism and combination of musical styles.
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Jesus Lizard's trackOn the split single, The Jesus Lizard contributed their song "Puss," making it a unique set of songs by two influential bands of the time.
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