 Genius Meanings
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Nirvana – Mexican Seafood
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If you know much about Cobain’s biography, you know he suffered from chronic stomach pains. He’s said in interviews that they influence his writing process, and this song is one of
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Nirvana – Mexican Seafood (Live)
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[Verse 1] / All the itchy flakes, it is a flaming / All the gels and cremes it is pertaining / To a fungus mold cured by injection / Hope it's only ah, a yeast infection / [Chorus
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Nirvana – Hairspray Queen
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This song was featured on the compilation album Incesticide, released in 1992, although it was recorded in 1988. Apparently when Nirvana performed the song live for the first time
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Nirvana – Aero Zeppelin
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This song’s title fuses the name of two huge hard rock bands of the 70s: Aerosmith and Led Zeppelin. The lyrics are mainly about the trendiness of big showy metal acts, making fun
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Nirvana – Sliver
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“Sliver” is about a child whose parents are going to a show, so they drop him off at his grandparents' house. It features drummer Dan Peters of Mudhoney, while the music video
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Everclear – Heroin Girl
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I used to know a girl / She had two pierced nipples and a black tattoo / We'd drink that Mexican beer, we'd live on Mexican food / Yeah, I wish I could go back / Yes, back in time
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Nirvana – (New Wave) Polly
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Nirvana performed a new wave version of Nevermind’s “Polly” on November 9, 1991 for BBC Radio 1 with Mark Goodier.
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Nirvana – Dive
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“Dive” was the second song on the setlist Nirvana played during the Smart Studio sessions from April 2 to 6, 1990. It was planned to be released on Sheep, which would have been
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Nirvana – Aneurysm
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“Aneurysm” was recorded on November 9, 1991, on BBC Radio 1 with Mark Goodier. According to LiveNIRVANA.com, these lyrics allude to the first time Kurt Cobain hung out with Tobi
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Nirvana – Beeswax
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“Beeswax” was recorded on January 23, 1988 in a recording session for Nirvana’s first studio demo tape.
The lyrics are not only utterly bizarre, filled with violent sexual imagery
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Nirvana – Son of a Gun
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Nirvana performed their cover of “Son of a Gun” by The Vaselines on October 21, 1990 for BBC Radio 1 with John Peel.
Other Vaselines songs covered by nirvana are “Molly’s Lips
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Nirvana – Molly’s Lips
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This is Nirvana’s cover of “Molly’s Lips” by The Vaselines, released in 1989. It was released on their 1992 compilation album Insecticide.
This song was written about Molly Weir
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Nirvana – Stain
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“Stain” was recorded in September 1989 for the Blew EP sessions.
The song portrays the typical ne'er do well in the eyes of Kurt, and probably touches base on some of the
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Nirvana – Turnaround - BBC John Peel Session 1990
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[Verse 1] / Take a step out of yourself / Then you turn around / Take a look at who you are / It's pretty scary / So silly / Well, it's revolting / You're not much / If you're
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Nirvana – Big Long Now
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“Big Long Now” was recorded in December 1988 to January 1989 during the Bleach sessions.
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"Weird Al" Yankovic (Ft. Cheech Marin) – Taco Grande
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This is a parody of “Rico Suave” by Ecuadorian singer/rapper Gerardo. No one expected an Ecuadorian song to be a hit in America, but it stormed the charts in early 1991.
The
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Nirvana – Been a Son (BBC Mark Goodier Session)
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[Verse 1] / She should have stayed away from friends / She should have had more time to spend / She should have died when she was born / She should have worn the crown of thorns
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Metallica – Nothing Else Matters
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On their controversial self-titled album which came to be known as the Black Album, “Nothing Else Matters” was perhaps the greatest example of the new Metallica sound that
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Lil Nas X – Panini
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“Panini” is the second single from Lil Nas X’s debut EP, 7, following his hit song, “Old Town Road”. It was first previewed on his Instagram on April 2, 2019, with the caption, “
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Billie Eilish – Billie Bossa Nova
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On “Billie Bossa Nova,” Eilish oozes sensuality and details using fake aliases at hotels in an effort to keep her and her lover’s identity private. Making use of a beat created by
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Genius Lists – Songs Based on Historical Events
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This Genius project helps connect music to historical events
Many times, we listen to a song, not ever knowing it was based on an actual event in history. The list includes a very
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Green Day – Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)
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Vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong wrote “Good Riddance” after a break-up with a girlfriend who moved to Ecuador.
Billie Joe said in Guitar World, “In the song, I tried
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"Weird Al" Yankovic – Lasagna
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[Verse 1] / La-la-la-lasagna / You want-a some-a lasagna magnifico / Or a-maybe spaghetti / Ay, you supper's a-ready now, here you go / Mama mia bambino / Mama mia bambino / '
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