Lyric discussion by Jimineye 

Cover art for Floyd the Barber lyrics by Nirvana

I think this song is about sexual abuse, and how in children/teens they are afraid to report that such a thing has happened, and how the family is afraid to report it since they don't want to bring discrage upon their family. I got that from the line "I was ashamed", also I think the song means like what AAALEX1 says how a town or people you love go insane.

I don't know thats just my opinion

THE ANDY GRIFFING SHOW ASS!

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I can see where you're coming from (how it related to family rape) and it totally makes sense!

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This analysis makes it seem like Cobain had some social agenda and wanted to save the victimized children of America. There are no lyrics in Floyd the Barber that say "ashamed"--they alternate between "I was shaved/shamed." The song is simply a jet black, perverted satire of the Andy Griffith Show.