Nirvana - Stay Away Lyrics

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

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Stay Away Lyrics

Monkey see, monkey do

I don't know why

Rather be dead than cool

I don't know why

Every line ends in rhyme

I don't know why

Less is more, love is blind

I don't know why

Stay

Stay away

Give an inch, take a smile

I don't know why

Fashion shits, fashion style

I don't know why

Blow it out, keep it in

I don't know why

Have to have poison skin

I don't know why

Stay

Stay away

I don't know why

Stay

Stay away

Monkey see, monkey do

I don't know why

Rather be dead than cool

I don't know why

Every line ends in rhyme

I don't know why

Less is more, love is blind

I don't know why

Stay

Stay away

I don't know why

Stay

Stay away

Yeah!

Stay away

God is gay

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Credits

Song Title: Stay Away

Artists: Nirvana

Written By: Kurt Cobain

Produced By: Butch Vig

Release Date: September 24, 1991

Music Label: Sub Pop Records & Geffen Records

Meaning

"Stay Away" is a song by the American rock band Nirvana, the song was written by Kurt Cobain, the band's lead singer and songwriter. The lyrics of the song express Cobain's frustrations with society's expectations and the pressure he felt as a result of the band's success. The lyrics also contain a hint of self-disgust and self-loathing which is a common theme in Nirvana's music. The song is played with a heavy, aggressive sound which reflects the frustration and anger conveyed in the lyrics.

About

"Stay Away" is a song by the American rock band Nirvana, which was released as the third single from their second studio album, "Nevermind," in 1991. The song was written by Kurt Cobain, the band's lead singer and songwriter.

The song is built around a distorted guitar riff and Cobain's grunge-style vocals. The song was not a commercial hit but it was well received by critics and fans alike. The song was included in many Nirvana's live setlists and it's still considered as a fan favorite.