I'm a massive fan of Nirvana and have been for a long time. Really enjoyed your reaction to this song, it was an interpretation that I hadn't really come across before so your take on the lyrics was really refreshing. And I see you've reacted to a few of their other songs - so I thought I better subscribe if you react to anymore Nirvana songs, I can watch your interpretation 🙂 A lot of the songs Kurt was reported to have written last minute, however there are some songs that he wrote with a very specific intention. If you fall down Nirvana's rabbit hole further, you'll find out which songs and what he clearly wanted to make a statement about. However (and this is my own thought) for the majority of their other songs, I think that Kurt had a sixth sense of some kind to be able to conjure up lyrics so quickly out of thin air and make them fit a melody perfectly. How Krist, Dave, other people who worked within the industry and his loved ones all described him; it sounds like he was constantly engrossed in specific ideas/concepts/themes. And then he just had this uncanny ability to be able to turn all of those things into lyrics - again a lot of it didn't really mean anything but the song lyrics still stuck to pretty consistent themes relating to birth, death, anatomy, reproduction etc; just because he could and so he that's what he did. Kurt apparently had quite an obsession with those types of themes, something I've always found interesting enough in itself. So yeah that's what I think in reference to Nirvana's song lyrics - in interviews he voiced his hatred for people trying to decipher his lyrics which is understandable, but when they are so magnetic and feel somewhat meaningful - people find it hard to resist I guess. Anyway, sorry for the Nirvana rant 😂 like I said, I'm a big fan. But I'm glad you're enjoying their incredible music 👍

@SyedRewinds

2 жыл бұрын

Laura I think this is my favourite comment I've read so far, so well put! Many people may say its silly to interpret lyrics deeply as the musician only put the words together randomly in the last minute. Which is a valid argument. However, often artists maul over their music, writing and working constantly in their heads. So they are unconsciously developing the themes found in their work. Therefore, it may have been made last minute yet the work can be profound as it stems from something much deeper within the artist. Awesome comment Laura!

@lauramason4403

2 жыл бұрын

@SyedBhai awww that's so kind of you to say!! yeah that's pretty much what I was getting at, except you worded it much more concisely 😂 trust me though I love analysing lyrics of any artist or band, but there's just something unique about Kurt's lyrics, his composition of them and the endless possibilities of what they could mean. If only we could've had the privilege to witness their talent live onstage 😍 thank you for your response though, that was super kind 😄

@hays9008

2 жыл бұрын

It's well documented Kurt Cobain wrote the song by imagining a scenario where a man, grieving over the death of his girlfriend, finds solace in religion. But I didn't know kurt cobain so wont speak on his behalf

@seantong6105

Жыл бұрын

@@SyedRewinds Kurt Cobain always said that the music came first, the lyrics second. He would often confess his lyrics on Bleach were just things that sounded cool.

The song is about the duality of manic depressive disorder. One minute you feel good the next you are depressed. It is thought that Kurt was manic depressive. It wasn't a very known mental disease at that time.

Kurt Cobain was bipolar, like me so I totally feel the lyrics in his song, he’s describing the thought process of being in manic and depressive states. The chorus where he’s screaming YEAH is exactly how my brain has felt when both manic and depressive. Chilling and profound.

That was a very thoughtful reaction sir. Well done! Hope you enjoy your Nirvana journey!

@SyedRewinds

2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the kind words, already in love with the music!

I love how positive you are about this and generally in all of your content. Also, the drummer for Nirvana was Dave Grohl as in front man of Foo Fighters.

@SyedRewinds

2 жыл бұрын

Just looked this up, that's insane! I really like one of his tracks, he learnt how to write songs from the best

@Happyheretic2308

2 жыл бұрын

Also the drummer for Them Crooked Vultures - with Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age), Alain Johannes, and John Paul Jones (ex-Led Zeppelin)

The drummers name is Dave Grohl he is the lead singer for the band Foo Fighters and when Kurt died the made a album were he played every instrument and he called it "Foo Fighters" because he thought no one would buy the album if he put his real name on it but by their second album the Foo's had a band

You're analysis is QUALITY. I always thought that the repeat of the first verse indicated that cyclic nature of manic depression. Manic, then depressive, then manic again. Melody + aggression are fundamental to Nirvana. It seems like no one since has quite mastered this...at least not as consistently. Cobain is also considered one of the most enigmatic/hotly debated lyricists in rock. You might love going down this rabbit hole.

@SyedRewinds

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words 🙏🙏 totally agree on the manic, then depressive writing style of the song. Love how he constructed every aspect of the song around this theme. If Nirvana's music is really a combo of aggression and melody, I cant wait to check out more as that's right up my alley

Really liked the analysis, it's nice seeing people actually react to the music 🎶

One of the best reaction videos I've seen. You are good at this. Continue. You'll succeed.

@SyedRewinds

2 жыл бұрын

much appreciated brother 🙏 ✌️

Nirvana was so raw and unrefined, yet delivered musically poetic pieces. Very often capturing one's presence with something never arranged in such a way that became addictive to their fans. RIP Kurt.

@SyedRewinds

2 жыл бұрын

Very well put Scott! Raw, unrefined and poetic is a hard combination to pull off

You’re doing a helluva job bud, reaction wise, relatable, I’m in on, it very well done

You know the drummer for Nirvana looks an awful lot like the lead singer of the Foo Fighters

@SyedRewinds

2 жыл бұрын

It's weird right!? Must be twin brothers haha thanks for the comment 🙏✌️

like it! more nirvana!

@SyedRewinds

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it man, I'll listen to some more Nirvana soon!

Dude please please react to this same song live at the “live and loud” show in Seattle I think 92 or 93. It’s even more intense. rip Kurt❤️🇺🇸

@SyedRewinds

2 жыл бұрын

More intense than the regular track? Damn i have to check this out then, thanks mate 👊

@jamesconnelly3189

2 жыл бұрын

@@SyedRewinds yeah man it’s incredible. Peace and love from Merica brotha ✌️🇺🇸

@SyedRewinds

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesconnelly3189 🙏🙏✌

@emilybrooke3095

2 жыл бұрын

@@SyedRewinds Kurt was an absolute ball of fire live.❤️ You should definitely check some out.

I'm 22 and have been depressed since the age of 8, I've attempted suicide a number of times most recently this week. When you're as depressed as I am you start to listen to that voice in your head that tells you to end it. Not because you actually want to die but because it's telling you to let go of your pain. It tells you that everyone is lying to you and that they'll be happier without you. The voices start to sound like the only real friends you have. They're of course depressive intrusive thoughts but they have a way of convincing you. So What Lithium to me is a song about intrusive voices. Like you said about the repetition of the first verse with depression every time you feel like you've escaped it resurfaces. I'm one of the biggest Nirvana fans around but if one thing is true, we'll never understand Kurt or his lyrics only relate with him and in the end no one ever understands anyone we all just relate with each other. You seem like a really nice smart guy.

@SyedRewinds

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, super insightful man. Oliver if this is actually true pls talk to someone mate. There are plenty of suicide hotlines to get a hold of that will be able to help you. It does get better with time.

@Sleepy_DOOD1701

2 жыл бұрын

@@SyedRewinds don't worry man I'm getting help. Thanks for the comment too😊

@SyedRewinds

2 жыл бұрын

Thats good to hear, stay strong bro 🙏🙏✌️

@sunshinefogleman127

2 жыл бұрын

Hang in there. Life is full of ups and downs, and I promise you as deadful and fucked up as those lows are, there will always be a better day around the corner. I've been there many times. Peace be with you. Sending you good vibes!

@RicketyKrickett

Жыл бұрын

Try a healthy dose of mushrooms dude. It’s helped me immensely with my depression and suicidal thoughts. Immensely immensely helped. Micro doses for 2 weeks, then a healthy dose

2:33 he got the quiet loud dynamic from Pixies. He said he was trying to copy them when making the album

@SyedRewinds

2 жыл бұрын

Ive heard they were inspired heavily by that band. Maybe they're worth checking out

I like how you interpret the lyrics. I’m getting new insights into the songs meanings as I’m generally bad at getting the lyrics right. So thanks for that!

@SyedRewinds

2 жыл бұрын

Ive been doing this by myself for years, only difference is that I'm recording it now lol Im glad you enjoyed the vid mate!

@dynjarren8355

2 жыл бұрын

@@SyedRewinds I don’t know how you figure the songs out in such detail. You interpret cryptic and mysterious poetic lyrics and I think you’re right on target!🎯 I’m amazed at your ability to do this! I can’t figure out what the lyrics mean most of the time and it annoys me not knowing what a song is about or what it’s trying to convey. Sometimes it’s only a feeling or mood and the lyrics aren’t that important or have any message. They end up creating the atmosphere of the song like another layer of a Cake. To use an analogy but if you read the lyrics out loud, it’s nonsense. They fit the song only and separated it doesn’t work. And you do this detailed analysis without a Musical Background. There are music Scholars who couldn’t figure these details out. Just using analytical logic? I dropped out of college after two years so I’m not educated properly. I see now that I’m at a disadvantage. My analytical skills are poor. I think I’m good at comparison and contrast but that’s about it. You, my friend, are on a higher plain of thought! And I appreciate your insights into these songs and musicians. For example, I was stunned at the comparisons you made between Lennon and Cobain. It sounds on point to me. You said Lennon sings with hope in his voice and Cobain is ok with the darkness and had settled into it. That was a profound insight into their psyches from their singing. You figured that out. I never would have gotten a detail like that. Brilliant! I only said they had a lot in common. Both were the voice of their generation. Both were geniuses in songwriting abilities. Both died tragically and too young. But I can’t tell you their differences. You did that! Thanks and I wish to keep hearing your analysis of more Zeppelin, Beatles and Nirvana songs. I hope you do some Doors songs too! That would be very interesting because of the Poetic lyrics. I’d like to hear your interpretation of what they mean. Thanks, Man! Who says you can’t learn anything from KZread? They’re wrong! 👏🏻🎸😎

@dynjarren8355

2 жыл бұрын

@SyedBhai You’ve got a unique gift! My friend. The power of perception and critical thinking! I enjoy your reviews and insights immensely. I gain new ways to appreciate the songs after I understand them better and you do this for me. Thanks for bringing new light onto these songs that I thought I knew well but didn’t really understand. It’s like you’ve opened new doors to let me in or new windows to light up the room so I can see! I’m so grateful for this! 👏🏻😎

The drummer is Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters

Lithium (the drug) tamps down the highs of bipolar disorder (aka manic depression). That’s why the verses are sung so flatly, and have such indifferent lyrics. Many creatives who have bipolar hate taking lithium and have trouble sticking with it because without mania’s highs, everything feels deadened. Hence the “I’m not gonna crack” refrain, reassuring the listener that the speaker can handle emotions without breaking down into irrationality. He wants off of lithium.

Listen to Aneurysm and tourette's from Nirvana

@SyedRewinds

2 жыл бұрын

both added to the list, thanks!

Great approach to the reaction game. Added this one, 'Teen Spirit', and 'In Bloom' to the book when I was teaching in an after-school rock-band program in the late 90s-01. We also did week-long summer-camp sessions and set-up on the front porch on the side street where we were in the east-end of Toronto, just north of the main east-west drag north of Greektown at the end of each week and played for the kids' families, and obviously anyone in earshot of the amps and drums. This one was my fave. I always took the "you" in the 2nd verse for whom he was denying himself, as no doubt there were scads of opportunities on the road, to be Courtney, don't think they were married yet, but anyway.

@SyedRewinds

2 жыл бұрын

Wish my music teacher would've had us covering such great music. Love your take on his use of "you" too, I think it works within the vibe of the track

Great job sir - you have a new subscriber!!

@SyedRewinds

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that mate, thanks for the kind words 🙏

I'd recommend a reaction to some of the Unplugged in New York set..."Where did you sleep last night" is haunting and epic. Kurt's artistry was off the charts in the conception and execution of the unplugged show.

"Grunge" is a bit of a misnomer. It's a label that was applied to any band that came out of the Seattle scene of the late 80s early 90s. The four major bands out of this scene all had a different sound, and could theoretically be classified into subgenres. Nirvana was punk, Soundgarden and Alice in Chains were hard rock, and Pearl Jam was "alternative." But they were all just rock and roll. Grunge was a term developed by suits in NYC to market their BS, not the music. ;) The music was definitely grungy sounding, tho. Ha ha haaaa Sludgy, thick, and typically depressing.

Lithium = A man struggling with bipolar disorder

The song that i been addicting of.

once you hear `that`s ok my willy`s good` you cant unhear it. ha but seriously great, great album.

*hears guitar* "bass intro"

Great review. The intro was guitar, but it was tuned down a full step.

@SyedRewinds

2 жыл бұрын

damn didn't realise, awesome bit of info. Thanks!

Welcome to my childhood

I strongly suggest Milk it by Nirvana, if you want a song with a heavy chorus.

Part of this is also the drugged out and mild reactions to life on anti-depressants. He describes both good and bad things while being completely ambivalent...

@SyedRewinds

2 жыл бұрын

He navigates that line brilliantly

Check out live at Reading, especially Aneaurysm

@scottharper6593

Жыл бұрын

I know I spelt that wrong😂

@bassacoustic1549

Жыл бұрын

Best aneurysm performance ever. “She keeps it pumping straight to my heart” 🎸

Sick

@SyedRewinds

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 🙏✌️

People who tries to encrypt Nirvana's lyrics should know that Kurt wanted to make music only, without lyrics, but producers wanted him to write some. He said it himself: He wrote the lyrics often in a rush, often without a real meaning... but I don't know if that is true or he just said so

@SyedRewinds

2 жыл бұрын

Yep totally agree. I don't believe my ideas or takes on the lyrics are what he actually meant when he wrote the songs. Its just my interpretation of the lyrics. I enjoy reading into the music and the words. Makes for a better video. Thanks for the comment mate!

Light my candles in a daze because I found God. I think he's talking about getting high, and the euphoric feeling making him feel better. At least that's how I interpret that in my head.

You should listen to audioslave or soundgarden

He's in pain but he knows he did it to himself. That's what heroin does to you. I miss it.....I mean him so much.

Been a Nirvana fan for a very long time and honestly, deciphering his lyrics isnt a possibly for me!

try Lounge Act

@SyedRewinds

2 жыл бұрын

Never heard that one, will deffo check it out and might film it. Thanks mate 👊

That's not a bass which opens "Lithium," it's a guitar.

It's not about him. Kurt Cobain wrote the song by imagining a scenario where a man, grieving over the death of his girlfriend, finds solace in religion. No it's not about bipolar.

damn skippy 🤠

Can you react to Matchbox Twenty's Unwell and Silverchair's Ana's song? Also about illness...

@SyedRewinds

2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the suggestions, I have added them to the list. I have actually not heard of the band, so I look forward to it.

Probably about Heroin. Burn my candles in a haze as I have found God.

"for all I've heard"!! Not "I've hurt"!!

Jeff Buckley Mojo Pin

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The lyrics on the display are incorrect. He doesn’t say, ‘I’m not gonna crack;’ he says, ‘I’m not gonna CRY.’ Also, Kurt was as much influenced by poppy, hooky music as he was by punk. He was an ENORMOUS Beatles fan.