Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit
"Smells Like Teen Spirit" was released to radio on August 27, 1991. Then on September 10, 1991 it was released as the lead single from Nevermind, Nirvana's major label debut on DGC Records. "Smells Like Teen Spirit" is one of Nirvana's most iconic songs. Released in 1991, it became an anthem of the grunge movement and is often credited with bringing alternative rock into the mainstream. The song features a powerful, catchy riff and Kurt Cobain's distinctive vocal style. Its lyrics, though somewhat cryptic, are often seen as a critique of commercialism and the superficial aspects of popular culture. The song's music video, with its rebellious high school pep rally vibe, perfectly captured the spirit of the era.
Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit Lyrics
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
Ooh well, whatever, nevermind
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