Cobain later wrote an unsettling letter to Vail which read "I don't write songs about you except Lounge Act, which I do not play except when my wife is not around."
Lounge Act
Nirvana Lyrics
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I can't let you smother me
I'd like to but it couldn't work
Trading off and taking turns
I don't regret a thing
I've got this friend, you see
Who makes me feel
Than I could steal
I'll arrest myself
And wear a shield
I'll go out of my way
To prove I still
Smell her on you
Don't, tell me what I wanna hear
Afraid of never knowning fear
Experience anything you need
I'll keep fighting jealousy
Until it's fucking gone
I've got this friend, you see
Who makes me feel
And I wanted more
Than I could steal
I'll arrest myself
And wear a shield
I'll go out of my way
To prove I still
Smell her on you
Truth covered in security
I can't let you smother me
I'd like to but it wouldn't work
Trading off and taking turns
I don't regret a thing
I've got this friend, you see
Who makes me feel
And I wanted more
Than I could steal
I'll arrest myself
And wear a shield
I'll go out of my way
To make you a deal
We've make a pact
To learn from who
Ever we want
Without new rules
We'll share what's lost and what we grew
They'll go out of their way
To prove they still
Smell her on you
They still, smell her on you
Smell her on you
The lyrics of Nirvana's song "Lounge Act" deal with themes of jealousy, insecurity, and the intense desire for connection. The opening lines "Truth covered in security, I can't let you smother me" suggest that the singer is struggling to maintain his own sense of identity and truth within a relationship. He feels suffocated, but at the same time, he cannot let go of the person who is causing him such emotional turmoil.
The mention of the friend who "makes me feel" seems to indicate that the singer is seeking a deeper connection with someone else as a way of escaping the pain of his current relationship. He wants more than he can steal, but he is ultimately willing to arrest himself (perhaps metaphorically) and wear a shield to protect himself from the consequences of his actions.
The singer also speaks of his jealousy, but he is determined to fight it until it is gone. The final lines reveal a pact between the singer and his friend, to learn from whoever they want without new rules. They will share what's lost and what they grew, but they will always be reminded of the person who came in between them.
Overall, "Lounge Act" is a raw and emotional song that speaks to the complexities of human relationships and the struggle to maintain a sense of self within them.
Line by Line Meaning
Truth covered in security
I cannot be honest with you because I feel the need to protect myself and keep my true feelings hidden
I can't let you smother me
I cannot allow you to control or influence me in a negative way
I'd like to but it couldn't work
I may desire a certain outcome, but I know that it is not possible or practical
Trading off and taking turns
We are trying to balance our needs and desires in a fair and equitable way
I don't regret a thing
I have made choices I stand by, even if they've caused pain or difficulty
I've got this friend, you see
I have someone close to me who understands me and supports me
Who makes me feel
This friend helps me to connect with my emotions and be vulnerable
And I wanted more
I desired a deeper emotional connection with this friend
Than I could steal
Although I wanted more, I knew that I could not take or possess their emotions
I'll arrest myself
I will take responsibility for my own actions and emotions
And wear a shield
I will protect myself from harm and emotional pain
I'll go out of my way
I am willing to make an effort and put in extra work to achieve my goals or maintain important relationships
To prove I still
I want to show that I am still loyal and invested in the relationship
Smell her on you
I sense a lingering emotional attachment or attraction to someone else in our shared interactions
Don't tell me what I wanna hear
I do not want to be placated or lied to, even if it is out of kindness or concern
Afraid of never knowing fear
I fear that I may never truly understand or experience certain emotions or experiences
Experience anything you need
I want you to have the freedom to pursue your own experiences and emotions
I'll keep fighting jealousy
I am aware of my own feelings and tendencies towards jealousy, and I actively work to combat them
Until it's fucking gone
I will continue to work on myself until I no longer feel jealous or insecure
We've make a pact
We have made an agreement or promise to each other
To learn from who ever we want
We have agreed to expand our knowledge and seek out new experiences, without limitations or restrictions
Without new rules
We do not want to be bound by arbitrary or oppressive restrictions or expectations
We'll share what's lost and what we grew
We will support each other through our losses and help each other grow and progress
They'll go out of their way
Other people may make an effort to prove their loyalty or emotional attachment to someone else
To prove they still
They may feel the need to demonstrate that they are still invested in the relationship or emotions involved
Smell her on you
They may sense a lingering emotional attachment or attraction to someone else in our shared interactions
They still smell her on you
This emotional attachment may still be present, despite our best efforts to overcome it
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Kurt Cobain
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[Verse 1]
Truth covered insecurity
I can't let you smother me
I'd like to but it couldn't work
Tradin' off and takin' turns
I don't regret a thing
[Chorus]
And I've got this friend, you see, who makes me feel
And I wanted more than I could steal
I'll arrest myself, I'll wear a shield
I'll go out of my way to prove I
[Post-Chorus]
Still
Smell her on you
[Verse 2]
Don't tell me what I wanna hear
Afraid of never knowin' fear
Experience anything you need
I'll keep fightin' jealousy
Until it's fucking gone
[Chorus]
I've got this friend, you see, who makes me feel
And I wanted more than I could steal
I'll arrest myself, I'll wear a shield
I'll go out of my way to prove I
[Post-Chorus]
Still
Smell her on you
[Verse 1]
Truth covered insecurity
I can't let you smother me
I'd like to but it couldn't work
Tradin' off and takin' turns
Don't regret a thing
[Chorus]
And I've got this friend, you see, who makes me feel
And I wanted more than I could steal
I'll arrest myself, I'll wear a shield
I'll go out of my way to make you a deal
We'll make a pact to learn from who
Ever we want without new rules
And we'll share what's lost and what we grew
They'll go out of their way to prove they
[Post-Chorus]
Still
Smell her on you
They still
Smell her on you
[Outro]
Smell her on you
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LYRICS 🥀🖤
Truth covered insecurity
I can't let you smother me
I'd like to but it couldn't work
Trading off and taking turns
I don't regret a thing
And I've got this friend, you see who makes me feel
And I wanted more than I could steal
I'll arrest myself, I'll wear a shield
I'll go out of my way to prove I still
Smell her on you
Don't tell me what I wanna hear
Afraid of never knowing fear
Experience anything you need
I'll keep fighting jealousy
Until it's fucking gone
I've got this friend, you see who makes me feel
And I wanted more than I could steal
I'll arrest myself, I'll wear a shield
I'll go out of my way to prove I still
Smell her on you
Truth covered insecurity
I can't let you smother me
I'd like to but it couldn't work
Trading off and taking turns
Don't regret a thing
And I've got this friend, you see who makes me feel
And I wanted more than I could steal
I'll arrest myself, I'll wear a shield
I'll go out of my way to make you a deal
We'll make a pact to learn from who
Ever we want without new rules
And we'll share what's lost and what we grew
They'll go out of their way to prove they still
Smell her on you
They still smell her on you
Smell her on you
@anatomicalskull
the bass in this song!! 🔥
@Chris-mv1ht
ikr? 🤩
@ReCycledCycler
He is a beast, so many great bass lines.
@sxbvstixn7964
Krist is so underrated
@flamesister200
Memorizing
@epiphany55
He knows his scales.
@pedro_norato
I was so addicted to this song after first hearing it
@zecheriahahumada5351
Bro Saaaaammmmeeeeee
@auzinsss1665
sameee
@cryptic4446
@@LinkOficiall wat? 😂