This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
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, yay
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, yay
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
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, yay
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, yay
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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Smells Like Teen Spirit Lyrics as written by Krist Novoselic David Grohl
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ok, teen spirit was a good song, but the greatist....no. nirvana had songs the were way better than that and it pisses me off that when ever anyone thinks of nirvana they think of that song, and when ever some one plays a nirvana song the play that one. it was a good song, but personaly i think about a girl, pennyroyal tea, all apologies, something in the way, drain you, siver, heart shapd box, rape me, tourette's, ect ect, are better songs. anywho its "the denial" not "a denial"
I second the notion i like about a girl better and other good songs are deppressed,polly,and come as you are.
Excatly MAN!!!!<br /> <br /> (LOVE all apoligies and Drain You)
yeah you are so right, this is the most famous, not the greatest.<br /> i agree with kurt. the song thats about people who listen to music they dont understand became just one of those songs. ironic. <br /> <br /> i love the fact that kurt sometimes changed the lyrics when he sang this live to prove that no one really bothered to really listen to it.
No, actually it is "A Denial" But yes, i agree with WhoKilledBob, there are atleast 3 different recorded versions, lyric-wise, that is.
happens with manny artists, the commercial songs become more famous even though they arent the best
i agree with you...nirvana didnt even like that song and didnt intend on getting big off of that song. it was just supposed to get their name out there
yup...nirvana didn't really like the song...they thought it sounded too much like THE PIXIES(the band)..its a good song but but there are much better and meaningfull songs other than this like-DUMB,SERVE THE SERVANTS,SOMETHING IN THE WAY,DIVE,POLY...ETC..<br /> <br /> NIRVANA RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br /> KURT COBAIN R.I.P
it was and still is he greastest
yeah. I think this song is overrated. I mean, it's good. but it's not they're best. like everyone said. and there are better songs than this --"Sliver" "Something in the Way" "All Apoligies" "Drain You"-- and it goes on. But, frankly, it disgusts me how this is really the only song a lot of people know him for. He was better than this.
I third that. "Something in the Way", "Lithium", "All Apologies", and "In Bloom" are all much better. Still an awesome song.
I agree. Most Nirvana songs are better than this major hit. The melody of this song is not Nirvanas anyway. But I would place about a girl as the worst song, at least it is the worst Nirvana song to play on the guitar cos it is to simple and you get bored of it. But the lyrics is far from the worst.
Whether or not this song is their greatest is debatable, but it was definitely the most influential. This single song completely revolutionized the music scene in the nineties.
oh well, whatever, nevermind
@dieforkurt personally i luv negative creep
@dieforkurt This is their greatest song because it's the most transcendent. The other songs you mention are great, but they're not as good because they didn't resonate with popular culture the way this one did. You think that doesn't count for anything but it does!
@dieforkurt <br /> But the best song is papercuts. <br /> Or you know you're right