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Artist: Nirvana
Track: Dumb

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I'm not like them
But I can pretend
The sun is gone
But I have a light
The day is done
But I'm having fun
I think I'm dumb

Or maybe just happy
Think I'm just happy
Think I'm just happy
Think I'm just happy

My heart is broke
But I have some glue
Help me inhale
And mend it with you
We'll float around
And hang out on clouds
Then we'll come down

And have a hangover
Have a hangover
Have a hangover
Have a hangover

Skin the sun
Fall asleep
Wish away
The soul is cheap
Lesson learned
Wish me luck
Soothe the burn
Wake me up

I'm not like them
But I can pretend
The sun is gone
But I have a light
The day is done
But I'm having fun
I think I'm dumb

Maybe just happy
Think I'm just happy
Think I'm just happy
Think I'm just happy

I think I'm dumb
I think I'm dumb
I think I'm dumb
I think I'm dumb
I think I'm dumb
I think I'm dumb
I think I'm dumb
I think I'm dumb
I think I'm dumb
I think I'm dumb
I think I'm dumb
I think I'm dumb
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Nirvana – Dumb
Melody Maker, in their August 21, 1993 interview with Kurt Cobain, explained: The lyric for “Dumb” seems peculiarly direct, a song about life’s simple, silly little pleasures
Nirvana – Dumb (MTV Unplugged)
“Dumb” was originally released on 1993’s In Utero, Nirvana’s final studio album before Cobain’s death. It was played live during their acoustic MTV Unplugged set later that year.
Nirvana – Dumb - 2013 Mix
[Verse 1] / I'm not like them / But I can pretend / The sun is gone / But I have a light / The day is done / But I'm having fun / I think I'm dumb / [Chorus 1] / Or maybe just
Kurt Cobain – Dumb (KAOS Radio)
[Verse 1] / I'm not like them, and I can pretend / The sun is gone, and I had a light / The day is done, and I'm having fun / I think I'm dumb / [Chorus 1] / Or maybe just happy
Nirvana – Dumb [Live at Reading]
[Verse 1] / I'm not like them / But I can pretend / The sun is gone / But I have a light / The day is done / But I'm having fun / I think I'm dumb / [Chorus 1] / Or maybe just
Nirvana – Dumb (Solo Acoustic)
[Verse 1] / I'm not like them / But I can pretend / The sun is gone / But I have a light / The day is done / But I'm having fun / I think I'm dumb / [Chorus 1] / Or maybe just
Nirvana – Dumb (2023 Remaster)
[Verse 1] / I'm not like them, but I can pretend / The sun is gone, but I have a light / The day is done, but I'm havin' fun / I think I'm dumb / [Chorus 1] / Or maybe just happy
Nirvana – Dumb (1991 Radio Appearance)
[Verse 1] / I'm not like them, but I can pretend / The sun is gone, but I have a light / The day is done, but I'm havin' fun / I think I'm dumb / [Chorus 1] / Or maybe just happy
Nirvana – Dumb (February 1993)
[Verse 1] / I'm not like them / But I can pretend / The sun is gone / But I have a light / The day is done / But I'm having fun / I think I'm dumb / [Chorus 1] / Or maybe just
Nirvana – Dumb (Reel 5 Version)
[Verse 1] / I'm not like them / But I can pretend / The sun is gone / But I have a light / The day is done / But I'm having fun / I think I'm dumb / [Chorus 1] / Or maybe just
Nirvana – Dumb Samples
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Nirvana – Dumb (Live 1994)
[Verse 1] / I'm not like them, but I can pretend / The sun is gone, but I have a light / The day is done, but I'm having fun / I think I'm dumb, or maybe just happy / [Chorus 1
Nirvana – Dumb Covers
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Nirvana – Dumb Translations Versions
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Best Coast – Dumb (Nirvana Cover)
I'm not like them / But I can pretend / The sun is gone / But I have a light / The day is done / But I'm having fun / I think I'm dumb / Maybe just happy / Think I'm just happy [x3
Beyond Borders – Dumb Face (Nirvana x Noise Remix)
[Intro] / You gotta watch your back / Watch your back / You gotta watch your back / Wa-Wa-Wa-Watch your back!!! / [Pre-Chorus] / I don’t wanna see your face / I don’t wanna see
Genius Traducciones al Español – Nirvana - Dumb (Traducción al Español)
(Letra de "Nirvana - Dumb (Traducción al Español") / [Verso 1] / No soy como ellos / Pero puedo fingir / El sol se ha ido / Pero tengo una luz / El dia se acabó / Pero me estoy
Genius Brasil Traduções – Nirvana — Dumb (Tradução em Português)
Bobo / [Verso 1] / Eu não sou como eles, mas posso fingir / O sol se pôs, mas eu tenho uma luz / O dia acabou, mas estou me divertindo / Acho que estou bobo / [Refrão 1] / Ou
Genius Türkçe Çeviri – Nirvana - Dumb (Türkçe Çeviri)
[Verse 1] / Onlar gibi değilim / Ama onlar gibi davranabilirim / Güneş battı / Ama ışığım var / Gün sona erdi / Ama Eğleniyorum / Sanırım Aptalım / [Chorus 1] / Ve ya sadece mutlu
Karel Marik – Dumb
I'm not like them / But I can pretend / The sun is gone / But I have a light / The day is done / But I'm having fun / I think I'm dumb / Or maybe just happy / Think I'm just happy
Lou From Paradise – Nirvana in the Whip
[Chorus] / I been high all week, can't find a floor, yeah / I just spent four racks on nothing, dawg, yeah / I don't mind if I hear 'em talk down / They ain't really fucking with
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Nirvana - Dumb Lyrics
Nirvana "Dumb": I'm not like them But I can pretend The sun is gone But I have a light The day is done But I'm havin...
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Nirvana - Dumb Lyrics
Lyrics for Dumb by Nirvana. I′m not like them, but I can pretend The sun is gone, but I have a light The day is done, ...
Nirvana - Dumb translation in Spanish
Spanish translation of lyrics for Dumb by Nirvana. I′m not like them, but I can pretend The sun is gone, but I have a light The day is done, ...
Nirvana - Dumb translation in German
German translation of lyrics for Dumb by Nirvana. I′m not like them, but I can pretend The sun is gone, but I have a light The day is done, ...
Genius Q&A
Q:Who wrote “Dumb” by Nirvana?
“Dumb” by Nirvana was written by Kurt Cobain.
Q:When did Nirvana release “Dumb”?
Nirvana released “Dumb” on September 21, 1993.
Q:When did Nirvana release “Dumb (2023 Remaster)”?
Nirvana released “Dumb (2023 Remaster)” on October 27, 2023.
Q:Who produced “Dumb (2023 Remaster)” by Nirvana?
“Dumb (2023 Remaster)” by Nirvana was produced by Steve Albini.
Q:Who wrote “Dumb (1991 Radio Appearance)” by Nirvana?
“Dumb (1991 Radio Appearance)” by Nirvana was written by Kurt Cobain.
Q:When did Nirvana release “Dumb (1991 Radio Appearance)”?
Nirvana released “Dumb (1991 Radio Appearance)” on November 23, 2004.
Q:Who wrote “Dumb (MTV Unplugged)” by Nirvana?
“Dumb (MTV Unplugged)” by Nirvana was written by Kurt Cobain.
Q:When did Nirvana release “Dumb (MTV Unplugged)”?
Nirvana released “Dumb (MTV Unplugged)” on November 1, 1994.
Q:Who produced “Dumb (Reel 5 Version)” by Nirvana?
“Dumb (Reel 5 Version)” by Nirvana was produced by Steve Albini.
Q:When did Nirvana release “Dumb (Reel 5 Version)”?
Nirvana released “Dumb (Reel 5 Version)” on February 15, 1993.
Q:Who wrote “Dumb [Live at Reading]” by Nirvana?
“Dumb [Live at Reading]” by Nirvana was written by Kurt Cobain.
Q:Who produced “Dumb” by Nirvana?
“Dumb” by Nirvana was produced by Steve Albini.
Q:Who produced “Dumb (Live In Seattle, Seattle Center Arena - January 7, 1994)” by Nirvana?
“Dumb (Live In Seattle, Seattle Center Arena - January 7, 1994)” by Nirvana was produced by Jack Endino.
Q:Who produced “Nirvana - Dumb (MTV Unplugged) (Traducción al Español)” by Genius Traducciones al Español?
“Nirvana - Dumb (MTV Unplugged) (Traducción al Español)” by Genius Traducciones al Español was produced by Nirvana, Scott Litt & Alex Coletti.
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