News 1 song written by Nirvana to upset the fans
‘In Bloom’ – Nirvana
Kurt Cobain always had a complicated relationship with fame. While he may have run towards being a star with every song he wrote, he was also more than happy to drag pop music through the mud and even take the piss out of his own pop-flavoured hits. ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ may have kicked down the doors for Nirvana, but ‘In Bloom’ was Cobain’s way of covering his tracks when it came to his own fans.
When looking at the lyrics, the chorus is all about the kind of fans that only look at bands at the surface level without thinking of what they’re saying. With every line, Cobain is practically grinning through his teeth as he talks about every fan that he doesn’t want, painting the picture of the alpha male who loves nothing more than to shoot his gun and sing along to rock and roll.
What’s even more hilarious is how Cobain’s song became a self-fulfilling prophecy, with millions of jocks showing up to their shows afterwards after threatening to kick their ass for even listening to their brand of rock and roll. Years have gone by since Cobain’s words, and even more sorry saps have been left not knowing what it means for decades.
