Nirvana - Lounge Act Lyrics

Lounge Act track from Nirvana (1991) album "Nevermind". Lounge Act Song written by Kurt Cobain and Produced by Butch Vig. The song was released on 24 September, 1991.

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Lounge Act 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

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Credits

Song Title: Lounge Act

Artists: Nirvana

Written By: Kurt Cobain

Produced By: Butch Vig

Release Date: September 24, 1991

Music Label: Sub Pop Records & Geffen Records

Meaning

"Lounge Act" is a song by the American rock band Nirvana. The song is known for its catchy guitar riffs, and Kurt Cobain's distinctive vocal style. The lyrics of the song are often interpreted as a commentary on a toxic and dysfunctional relationship. The lyrics suggest feelings of jealousy, insecurity, and dissatisfaction with the other person, as well as a sense of trapped in the relationship. The title of the song "Lounge Act" is a metaphor for the feeling of being trapped in a stagnant and unfulfilling relationship, similar to being stuck in a lounge act, which is a type of performance that is considered one of the band's most popular songs and is often played in concerts.

About

"Lounge Act" is a song by the American rock band Nirvana. It was included on their second studio album, "Nevermind," which was released in 1991. The song was written by Kurt Cobain, the band's lead singer and guitarist.

The song is considered one of the band's most popular songs and is often played in concerts. It's known for its catchy guitar riffs, Kurt Cobain's emotive vocal delivery, and lyrics that are relatable and emotionally charged. The song's structure is also considered unconventional, featuring an extended instrumental outro and a change in tempo in the middle of the song.