In Bloom
Nirvana
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Sell the kids for food Weather changes moods Spring is here again Reproductive glands He's the one Who like all our pretty songs And he likes to sing along And he likes to shoot his gun But he don't know what it means Don't know what it means And I say He's the one Who like all our pretty songs And he likes to sing along And he likes to shoot his gun But he don't know what it means Don't know what it means And I say yeah We can have some more Nature is a whore Bruises on the fruit Tender age in bloom He's the one Who like all our pretty songs And he likes to sing along And he likes to shoot his gun But he don't know what it means Don't know what it means And I say He's the one Who like all our pretty songs And he likes to sing along And he likes to shoot his gun But he don't know what it means Don't know what it means And I say yeah He's the one Who like all our pretty songs And he likes to sing along And he likes to shoot his gun But he don't know what it means Don't know what it means And I say He's the one Who like all our pretty songs And he likes to sing along And he likes to shoot his gun But he don't know what it means Don't know what it means And I say yeah
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22 facts about this song
Release Date"In Bloom" was released as the second single from Nirvana's second album, "Nevermind," in November 1991.
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Writing and CompositionKurt Cobain, Nirvana's frontman, wrote "In Bloom" by himself. The song boasts a key change between the verse and the chorus, which is unusual.
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Initial AudienceThe song was reportedly written about the people who would attend Nirvana's early shows not understanding the message behind their music.
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Music VideoThe music video for "In Bloom," directed by Kevin Kerslake, was a parody of musical performances on 1960s variety shows, with the band members appearing in matching suits.
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AwardsThe music video for "In Bloom" won the Best Alternative Video award at the 1993 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Sales and Commercial Success"In Bloom" was a commercial success for Nirvana, reaching number 5 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and number 28 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Recreated PerformanceA recreation of the "In Bloom" music video performance was included in the video game Rock Band, with the players performing as virtual versions of the Nirvana members.
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Album Version Vs. Single VersionTwo versions of "In Bloom" exist. The album version features Kurt Cobain's raspy vocals, while the single version released for radio contains a more polished vocal take.
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Filming LocationThe music video of "In Bloom" was filmed at Kaufman Astoria studios, a historic movie studio located in Queens, New York.
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Cover Versions"In Bloom" has been covered by various artists, including Sturgill Simpson, who won the Grammy Award for Best Country Album with his cover in 2017.
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Album Inclusion"In Bloom" is a song included in Nirvana's second studio album "Nevermind," which was released in the year 1991.
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Chart PerformanceIn 1992, the song reached number 5 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "In Bloom," directed by Kevin Kerslake, won the Best Alternative Video award at the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Song MeaningKurt Cobain, the song's writer, said "In Bloom" was about the misunderstanding that many people had about the band's message and music.
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Song OriginThe song was initially written and demoed in 1990, nearly a year before it was officially released.
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Vocal Performance"In Bloom" is one of several Nirvana tracks where Kurt Cobain double-tracked his vocals to achieve a certain sound.
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Cover Versions"In Bloom" has been covered by several artists across different genres, including Sturgill Simpson who won a Grammy for his bluegrass cover of the song.
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ContributionKrist Novoselic, Nirvana's bassist, contributes to the song's distinctive intro with his dominant bassline.
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Radio PopularityDespite its somewhat critical take on mainstream success, "In Bloom" became one of Nirvana's most popular radio hits.
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Artistic Legacy"In Bloom" continues to be a popular choice for tribute acts and in compilations, demonstrating Nirvana's enduring influence on rock music.
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Re-release"In Bloom" was re-released as a single in 2003 as part of the promotion for Nirvana's self-titled greatest hits compilation.
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ControversySome fans believe that "In Bloom" was written about Dylan Carlson, a close friend of Cobain's, due to the song's lyrics about a man who "likes all our pretty songs but he doesn't know what they mean," though this has never been confirmed.
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