It actually has nothing to do with actual rape. The song is about the music industry trying to control a band or artist, and taking their creative freedom away to “sell out”. Kurt didn’t care about being famous or main stream, he just wanted to write and play the music that came from inside of him.
"She eyes me like a pisces when I am weak" Kurt was a pisces, Courtney Love is a cancer. Pisces is a fish, which have no eyelids and thus don't blink. So in addition to the traits of a pisces person you mentioned (compassionate, sensitive, etc), when taken more literally he feels like she's watching him super intently when she sees signs of weakness... the first line sets up the entire love/hate trust/doubt theme of the song. Keep up the good work guys!
or maybe he sees himself a subhuman or sub animal and that's why on the bonus track in lithium he says "it's ok to eat fish becuase they don't have any feelings".
Kurt was obsessed with anatomy and poetic obscurity and didn't like to reveal himself openly in lyrics...so he wrote a lot of obscurred dark mysterious lyrics that meant something to him but he wanted it vague enough it could mean something else to another listener........he didn't put a lot of stock in his lyrics...they were often taken from half a dozen poems and worked together and changed to rhyme or sound better....the music was first...lyrics were an after thought, not that they were not meaningful but they became a mystery within a mystery...they mean what you take them to mean
Sergio Guanes it’s a pretty long typing session to truly explain it so I’ll be concise. He’s using the vagina as a sort of trap, a snare, a place that holds you against your will at times. And it’s not as medical as it comes off, it’s the metaphysical aspect of the vagina and what it represents.
Thank you for being honest with Review/Reaction tags. Too many people on CZcams are claiming to listening to some songs for the first time when it's obvious they've heard many times.
In a 2012 tweet to Lana Del Rey (after Del Rey covered the song), Courtney Love said, "You do know the song is about my Vagina right? 'Throw down your umbilical noose so i can climb right back,' umm,"
Heart-Shaped Box was basically a Love-Hate letter from Kurt to Courtney Love. She definitely has a darkness inside her that he alludes to in the song. Also the umbilical cord reference is regarding his daughter. I personally think having a kid was her attempt at keeping Kurt with Courtney. He may have known she was a bad influence but Francis Bean (his kid) kept him in the relationship.
@Trebleshot but she wasn't a bad influence on him though. If anything it was the other way around. She tried to help him get clean multiple times and in the end, he didn't feel like he could
All kurt ever said was it was about Courtney's vagina. Everything else we've pieced together after his death. As for us being courtney haters, man read a book, there's tons of them. Courtney was not a good person. Kurt tried to leave her numerous times, and she always intervened.
@@Pandi-Fackler Courtney is a very nasty human being,everyone knows she was behind his death,she threaten him several times if he left her she would have something done to him,yes he was on drugs for most of his life,but he tried to clean up when Francis was born,Courtney didn't,her own family have said she has a very dark soul and believe strongly she had Kurt murdered
I've been listening to this song for... I guess like 25 years now, and I've never taken a deep dive into the lyrics the way you guys do in this video. Great thoughts on the meaning of some of the lyrics that may sound meaningless to some. Love you guys' content.
I actually recommended even earlier Badmotorfinger Soundgarden in another post, but I guess Superunknown is more contemporary with In Utero. Soundgarden had their own style altogether and I think were only classified as grunge because they were from Seattle during that time. The Red Hot Chili Peppers aren't thought of as a "grunge" band during that era - they definitely also have their own sound, but mainly it's because they were from LA...
"He loved this woman, but this woman seems to not be good for him,...she seems like she has a darkness inside of her, and he seems to be trapped. And it seems to be negatively impacting him...and may not be the best for his well being." So, yeah, you got it. And it cost him his life.
Pantera-Mouth for war Pantera-Cementery Gates Metallica-Shortest Straw Megadeth-Dystopia (since you did one of the last metallica album, how about one of the last megadeth album?) you guys are the best btw! keep it going, keep it real! cheers! \m/
Kurt was a Pisces actually. Great comment about the signs. I thought the reference to cancer was interesting. Also I know it's been requested a lot but please react to Nirvana "Where Did You Sleep Last Night?"
Please do The Smashing Pumpkins “Mayonnaise.” Beautifully constructed song with great development, powerful emotions, and ambiguous yet compelling lyrics. Oh, and I totally agree with your assessment of this song.
@Christian Windum I'm with you there! I like that entire album. Every song has a strong life of its own. 'Call Me a Dog' and 'Times of Trouble' are my personal favorites on that album.
@@williamdrake6711 Reach Down. Everyone showed up on that track! It's over 11 minutes but you'd never realize because it flows so effortlessly. Being a drummer, Matt & Jeff are truly in sync here. I've jammed out this song many times from start to finish. Just the live sound....it's like you're right there with Cornell & Company here. Who knew this would more or less be the current line-up for Pearl Jam. At the time, it was 3 parts PJ & two parts 'garden
Kurt was a Pisces and Courtney love is a cancer. He’s pretty much saying that she abused of his compassionate nature and trapped him with the “umbilical noose” that he can’t get out of since she got pregnant by him. His lyrics are amazing ❤️
I think unfortunately, Kyuss is somewhat unknown because of little commercial success. It's really unfortunate because Kyuss is arguably, one of if not the best bands to put out "rock" music in the last few decades. The fact that they had little commercial success and we are all here hoping, wishing one of their songs will be looked at is a testament to that fact.
"The Man who sold the World" is amazing. It is a remake of a David Bowie song, but it is the perfect combo of grunge vocals and a jazzy instrumentation.
One of the best Grunge songs you need to checkout is "River Of Deceit" by Mad Season. It features Layne Staley from Alice in Chains on vocals and Mike McCready from Pearl Jam on guitar.
"Tar-pitt trap" could refer to a black tar heroin co-dependent relationship between Kurt and Courtney. Overall, with hard to interperate personal symbolism, the song seems to be expressing a toxic relationship between the lead-singer and Courtney Love. Edit- plus the tons of baby references (e.g umbilical noose) in both video and lyrics seems to directly link to the impact of courtney and kurt's newborn child on their relationship and his emotional state. Also, the lyrics "meat-eating orchards" sung while kurt walks through a poppy field is another heroin reference. Although so personal, it seems to be one of his most easily translated songs..
I also think the "eyes me like a Pisces" is Kurt's somewhat clever way of saying that she's giving him a fish eye, which is basically glaring at him for being weak. The "umbilical noose" thing had more to do with Kurt's feminist perspective/obsession with women (especially Courtney Love) and is evocative of a theory that part of what drives men and their behavior with women is almost an attempt to return to the womb or be part of a woman's body again as they were In Utero, so to speak.
@@oregonchick76 Interesting view on the "umbilical noose". Very Fruedian. Thank you. Whats your view on the "cut myself on angel hair and babies breath" line?
@@LK-em1bv I assume that it's more a reflection of how fragile Kurt felt, like even soft and harmless things could hurt him. Not entirely sure of that interpretation, though. What are your thoughts on the meaning of that line -- or any of the others, for that matter?
Lithium is a badass song by Nirvana. Anything off their album Nevermind. That's the one that made them big, and made Cobain hate his band's popularity.
Radiohead's "karma police", "climbing up the walls", "pyramid song", "weird fishes". Jeff buckles "grace" "last goodbye" Soundgarden "like suicide" "switch opens" "tighter and tighter" "the day I tried to live"
A Jeff Buckley song would be a great choice. Dream Brother is probably my favourite, but the two tracks you suggested are probably better introductions as they're more direct. Mojo Pin would be a great choice too IMO.
You should check out Rick Beato's channel, he does a series called "What makes this song great", in which he digs into the music layers as a producer to examine individual guitar/bass/drum/vocal... parts and fairly recently did HSB I think his vid might help you appreciate the song more
Jacob Borg Beato’s videos are awesome, hope more people check him out. Truly a huge asset to music interpretation and the CZcams community. Good call Jacob.
Love your channel! You showcase artists that I would never have listened to , thank you for that. My daughter had heard a remake of a Supremes and didn't realize that it was a cover so I had her listen to some Motown songs which she loved. You two are giving the younger (and older) generations exposure to many different genres!!
(via Genius - Ruben [user] - 3 Years ago:) "No it´s not about her vagina!!! The world doesn’t rotate around her vagina as she thinks. The lyrics and the video are about they´re relation though, an unstable romance between the two and the role they’re daughter came to play in his life. Pisces and Cancer are Cobain’s and Love’s respective astrological signs and Kurts´s perception of one character dominating over another: “She eyes me like a Pisces when I am weak” An heart-shaped box was one of the first gifts Courtney Love (Mitchell) gave him: “I’ve been locked inside your heart-shaped box for weeks” Remember this was written when things were definitely already going sour: “I’ve been drawn into your magnet tar pit trap I wish I could eat your cancer when you turn black” A “tar pit trap” isn’t the most flattering way of describing someone to say the least, the other verse obviously reflects a sentiment of impotence to deal with her dark side. As for the symbolism in the video note that the poppies represent heroin and the girl, his daughter, throwing them away represents the change that she brought to his live, getting rid of the habit, for her. This can also be perceived in the almost dying man (Cobain) lying in the hospital bed and being kept alive with an IV of a baby (his daughter), meaning she was the thing that was keeping him alive. The first title to this song was “Heart Shaped Coffin” and had the verse “I’ve been buried inside your heart-shaped box for weeks” Thinking that this is a love song of appreciation for her is at least being in denial… This is one of the most depressing music/video ever and reflects his relation."
Wow nice way of explaining it. Im a causal nirvana fan of their sound and music. I have their album and mtv unplugged and continue to listen till this day regularly. Never jumped into their actual lyrics of what they mean. Thank you. I watched many documentaries. Courtney did her best to bring this man's spirit down. Is a shame because his talents were ridiculous.
Kurt was a Pisces and Courtney was a Cancer. Kurt was addicted to Heroin (Black Tar) which many believe Courtney introduced him to. Most of which you have pointed out.
Keep in mind that there are still may people that believe that Kurt didn't commit suicide and that it was Courtney that pulled the trigger (in reality they were both two extremely messed up people that got together and fed off each other's dysfunctions making both of them worse ...we've all known couples like that ... hopefully most of us here have never been part of one).
Nirvana - Scentless Apprentice (In Utero: 20th Anniversary Edition Super Delux Edition) which is a Steve Albini remix (he was the original producer of the album).....Heaviest Nirvana song. A real BANGER.
@@joshuakeelsmusic If you're talking about overall heaviness, Milk It is a close second to Scentless Apprentice. It has a quiet-loud dynamic which is more typical of Kurt's songwriting. In Utero is a heavy album mainly because of frequent use of Drop-D tuning and the entire album is tuned down 1/2 step. Milk It is probably my favorite song on the album.
@@Mikenoronha Im not a fan of Dave Grohl although he is a fantastic drummer. Hes the one who came up with the main riff and drum portion of Scentless Apprentice. Kurt said in a 1993 interview that he didnt care for the song initially because it seemed too boneheadish but once he added his touch he said it came out well.
@@joshuakeelsmusic Yeah. I know. It was Dave's riff. Kurt added the Rotovibe slide and the solo. It's the only official Nirvana song where all three members are given songwriting credits (Dave wrote "Marigold" which did end up on a B-side)
1 year ago you made this comment and here i am today being reminded of The Butthole Surfers by it. you've unintentionally given me a major nostalgia trip, so thanks for that
Hey LostInVegas, If you feel like going the extra mile i think adding the lyrics to your videos would truly perfect your craft. Just a suggestion though, love the videos
If they are going to give iron maiden another shot, it has to be wasted years. Those other songs are great, but they don’t seem that into Maiden. Wasted years might bring them back
They weren’t really fans of Bruce’a vocal style, so how about phantom of the opera from their debut. Paul Dianno has a slightly harsher style, but still a killer song.
Man I really love the way y'all interpret the lyrics. Now I see this song I've been a fan of for almost 30 years through a completely different point of view and that's very cool because I am a huge fan of your channel and have been for a couple of years.
Lost in Vegas, I have a recommendation for you. Check out the band DOWN. They are a supergroup consisting of members from Pantera, EYEHATEGOD, Crowbar, and Corrosion of Conformity. They blend groove with southern sludge better than almost anyone.
Sadly they won't listen to anything to do with Phil... So don't mention him or Pantera and maybe we could trick them to listen to some other great bands from Phil...
Whatever the lyrics mean to you, or what you can take from the lyrics, is what the songs about. Its all about interpretation/finding a meaning for yourself. Also, "All Apologies" and "Come as you are" by nirvana are absolute must's.
Wish I didn't have to agree as Nirvana were the ones who made me pick up a guitar and get into rock music. But, alas, I agree. Dirt on repeat these days, but can't remember the last time I listened to a Nirvana album :(
I tend to agree. How about Screaming Trees? They deserve much more acclaim for Sweet Oblivion. I think that album goes toe to toe with the rest in that '91-'92 timeframe. Shadow of the Season and Winter Song are terrific.
Nirvana was grunge ..... low energy / low points were very common when it came out. Black lyrics. Mundane vocals. The hallmark of grunge. The anti-hair band era. Still Kurt was a genius & his talent as a songwriter was special.
I think Soundgarden was the only "Grunge" band that didn't really fit the genre stylistically. If these guys want a high energy song from this genre/era listen to Soundgarden - Rusty Cage!
You dudes are knockin it out of the park with your videos! Always brining a fresh perspective to songs that I've heard a gazillion times before...making me about them in a whole different light! Bringing new life to these songs man I swear! I really hope you get to bring your proper analysis to a bigger stage someday...like with a music magazine or something similar. I am a fan for life! Nothing but well wishes!
I think that you will be blown away if you react to Pink Floyd, The Great Gig in the Sky. I would love to see you react to it and so would your viewers.
The song is about his wife, Courtney Love, yes she is a Cancer and that's a play on words. Cobain was the Pisces. I think that the attributes of Cancer are meant to be nurturing, mothering but also domineering. The 'Heart Shaped Box' is a crude reference to her vagina.
I believe there are specific lines that suggest he is comparing Courtney to his mother. They have similar personality traits and it's no secret that Kurt resented his mother's behavior during his adolescence. Then as an adult, he was drawn to women with personality traits similar to his mother. Kurt used music as a cathartic release of pent up emotions and often wrote about very personal experiences. I think in this song, Kurt is declaring his realization of his marriage falling apart (or that he was being manipulated the whole time).
@@loveforjesus6464 I think that is a deep analysis of an artist that hated lyrics and wrote a lot of them as a filler. At least that is what I read years ago.
@@loveforjesus6464 ,, relax....I was just saying that is what I read as a kid. I actually liked the analysis. I don't believe he had a love of lyrics though. Either way....his music was awesome. One of my favorite bands all time.
I'm sure Kurt Cobain would be glad to see you guys talking about his lyricism and trying to understand the story or message behind the lyrics. He always used to put a lot of effort into it. Greetings from Brazil! o/
Nice and thoughtful lyrical interpretation. Kurt was indeed a Pisces and Courtney is a Cancer sign, so good pickup there. I love these videos and experiencing the music I love through a fresh perspective. I often learn new things about songs I have loved for years. Keep it up. If I may make a recommendation, give Pixies a try. Perhaps the song “Hey.”
Little disappointed they didn't appreciate the brilliant melody of Heart Shaped Box. Not every rock song needs to be high energy to have an impact or stand the test of time. It's a beautiful low-key song with really meaningful lyrics.
That was part of the genius behind who Kurt was. Don't look into his lyrics and you won't see his pain. This song is clearly about Courtney Love. Umbilical noose so I can climb right back? Where she got pregnant so he's not able to leave her. Pure genius.
A thousands times YES! That's a great suggestion. I don't think I've seen a review or reaction from George & Ryan on a Radiohead song. It's about time they did one.
David Eric Grohl (born January 14, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, and director. He is the founder, frontman, lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and primary songwriter of the rock band Foo Fighters since 1994, and was the best-known and longest-serving drummer for Nirvana from 1990 to 1994.
Kurt is a Pisces. We actually have the same birth date, just different year. We are sensitive, emotional and indecisive by nature but extremely loyal and compassionate.
Some other Nirvana songs you should react to are 'Lithium', 'Serve the servants' and 'Frances Farmer will have her revenge on Seattle'. Some of my favourites! Or 'Drain you' as well
"Rape Me" is a great track. The name is controversial but it's a damn good track.
moonewitch agreed
If you think about it the meaning is pretty deep
Kingdom Of Music well yeah, the title is rape me 😂
It's actually an anti-rape song.
It actually has nothing to do with actual rape. The song is about the music industry trying to control a band or artist, and taking their creative freedom away to “sell out”. Kurt didn’t care about being famous or main stream, he just wanted to write and play the music that came from inside of him.
"She eyes me like a pisces when I am weak" Kurt was a pisces, Courtney Love is a cancer. Pisces is a fish, which have no eyelids and thus don't blink. So in addition to the traits of a pisces person you mentioned (compassionate, sensitive, etc), when taken more literally he feels like she's watching him super intently when she sees signs of weakness... the first line sets up the entire love/hate trust/doubt theme of the song.
Keep up the good work guys!
wow! man, I didn't think about the first line like that but now that u mentioned it I am thinking how did I miss that. Great catch.
James Pratt 👍👍
@@MidwestFarmToys yes
or maybe he sees himself a subhuman or sub animal and that's why on the bonus track in lithium he says "it's ok to eat fish becuase they don't have any feelings".
Francis Bean was already in the picture. Possibly the umbilical noose?
I love this song though!
Kurt was obsessed with anatomy and poetic obscurity and didn't like to reveal himself openly in lyrics...so he wrote a lot of obscurred dark mysterious lyrics that meant something to him but he wanted it vague enough it could mean something else to another listener........he didn't put a lot of stock in his lyrics...they were often taken from half a dozen poems and worked together and changed to rhyme or sound better....the music was first...lyrics were an after thought, not that they were not meaningful but they became a mystery within a mystery...they mean what you take them to mean
Why... do...you...type...like...this...use...sentences
You my friend are a true Nirvana fan.
P.S. Courtney gave Kurt a heart shaped box as a gift before this song was written
@@matejc3281
Because you don't know what ellipses mean isnt anyone else's problem
You tagged it
Lmao.....good luck dissecting Nirvana lyrics.
Kashmirknight this one is pretty easy to decipher
@@dirkdiggler6316 please decipher for us.
Sergio Guanes it’s a pretty long typing session to truly explain it so I’ll be concise.
He’s using the vagina as a sort of trap, a snare, a place that holds you against your will at times. And it’s not as medical as it comes off, it’s the metaphysical aspect of the vagina and what it represents.
This songs about Courtney Love and her Vagina they talked about it on Rolling stone well the Lead singer did
@@dirkdiggler6316 I never knew this song is about a vagina :0
“Umbilical noose.......”
The old baby trap.
Yup! That's what I first thought of when you listen to the lyrics. 👍
Brilliant
Robin Williams once said that males spend 9 months trying to get out of the womb, and the rest of their lives trying to get right back in. ;-)
Funny he probably bought that punchline
Hello There probably not..
@@PK__44 he was very open about the material he bought
Wow!
shit
Nirvana - You Know You're Right
Apolyon that song is ire especially since it was the last song they ever recorded it always gives me chills.
Great suggestion.
@@cosmonauthal7651 yeah i know, i cant imagine how good would be the 4th albun
Apolyon Can’t imagine either wish it didn’t turn out the way it did.
Thank you for being honest with Review/Reaction tags. Too many people on CZcams are claiming to listening to some songs for the first time when it's obvious they've heard many times.
Yeah man. These cats are real.
People be like "i've never heard this Bohemian Rhapsody song before. Yeah, right...
In a 2012 tweet to Lana Del Rey (after Del Rey covered the song), Courtney Love said, "You do know the song is about my Vagina right? 'Throw down your umbilical noose so i can climb right back,' umm,"
Nano nano
Heart-Shaped Box was basically a Love-Hate letter from Kurt to Courtney Love. She definitely has a darkness inside her that he alludes to in the song. Also the umbilical cord reference is regarding his daughter. I personally think having a kid was her attempt at keeping Kurt with Courtney. He may have known she was a bad influence but Francis Bean (his kid) kept him in the relationship.
Trebleshot wow what is up with these trolls and the Courtney hate. Sounds like you are just bitter, and jealous of Courtney!!! Hater
I recall "heart shaped box" was her vag
@Trebleshot but she wasn't a bad influence on him though. If anything it was the other way around. She tried to help him get clean multiple times and in the end, he didn't feel like he could
All kurt ever said was it was about Courtney's vagina. Everything else we've pieced together after his death.
As for us being courtney haters, man read a book, there's tons of them. Courtney was not a good person. Kurt tried to leave her numerous times, and she always intervened.
@@Pandi-Fackler Courtney is a very nasty human being,everyone knows she was behind his death,she threaten him several times if he left her she would have something done to him,yes he was on drugs for most of his life,but he tried to clean up when Francis was born,Courtney didn't,her own family have said she has a very dark soul and believe strongly she had Kurt murdered
All Apologies by Nirvana is one of my favorite songs by them
Mo Neenja31 It’s my favorite, too
The MTV Unplugged performance is beautiful.
Wish I could give more than 1 thumb up!!
Great song man
@@knittingnickel I'll give one for you
Unsung by Helmet. Only been asking for awhile.
This!!
Or Wilma's Rainbow, or Milquetoast.
They are so underrated
Do it!
Ditto that!
I've been listening to this song for... I guess like 25 years now, and I've never taken a deep dive into the lyrics the way you guys do in this video. Great thoughts on the meaning of some of the lyrics that may sound meaningless to some. Love you guys' content.
You should try some "Superunkown" era Soundgarden.
"The day I tried to Live", "Fell on black days" or even "Spoonman"
TDITTL has lyrically one of my favorite first verses of all time.
grilledspaghetti ditto, might be the most concise and affecting depiction of depression I’ve ever heard.
I actually recommended even earlier Badmotorfinger Soundgarden in another post, but I guess Superunknown is more contemporary with In Utero. Soundgarden had their own style altogether and I think were only classified as grunge because they were from Seattle during that time. The Red Hot Chili Peppers aren't thought of as a "grunge" band during that era - they definitely also have their own sound, but mainly it's because they were from LA...
Down on the Upside was 🔥 too.. Blow up the Outside World and Burden in my Hand are some of their best songs.
4th of July!
YES - ROUNDABOUT!!! YES - ROUNDABOUT!!! YES - ROUNDABOUT!!! YES - ROUNDABOUT!!! YES - ROUNDABOUT!!! YES - ROUNDABOUT!!!
To be continued...
It's just built this way and it's great. Chorus gives you this punky, clumsy, dirty sound and that's what Nirvana was.
I vote for Close to the Edge, Siberian Khatru, Heart of the Sunrise, Starship Trooper maybe... People don't even know how metal Yes is.
YES
"He loved this woman, but this woman seems to not be good for him,...she seems like she has a darkness inside of her, and he seems to be trapped. And it seems to be negatively impacting him...and may not be the best for his well being."
So, yeah, you got it. And it cost him his life.
She did not kill him by the way,you know,just mentioning
@@kakashihatake6176 Oh you were there
@@kakashihatake6176 indirectly or directly she killed him so
@@kakashihatake6176 Courtney Love paid someone to kill him I think.
Pantera-Mouth for war
Pantera-Cementery Gates
Metallica-Shortest Straw
Megadeth-Dystopia (since you did one of the last metallica album, how about one of the last megadeth album?)
you guys are the best btw! keep it going, keep it real! cheers! \m/
The Shortest Straw FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pantera - Cemetery Gates
Tool - Vicarious
Dream Theater - The Name of God
Protest the Hero - C'est La Vie
Metallica - Orion
I interpreted the line "eyes me like a Pisces..." as the cold, blank unemotional stare from a fish.
Kurt Cobain’s astrological sign was Pisces.
Courtney Love’s is Cancer.
Please! say hello to heaven by temple of the dog (chris cornell vocals) you wont be dissapointed
Black sabbath - N.I.B
That Bass, tho
Hell yes
Yes. I love that song
N.I.B is a must, can't review/react to Black Sabbath and not check it out
Do zakk wylde's hello kitty guitar version
People really underestimate Kurt’s melodic abilities.. they way he mixed certain melodies together was incredible
Kurt was a Pisces actually. Great comment about the signs. I thought the reference to cancer was interesting. Also I know it's been requested a lot but please react to Nirvana "Where Did You Sleep Last Night?"
Kat Webb
To be fair, this isn't a nirvana song
@@SaumBodhi Right but a reaction to it would be for the performance more than the song itself.
Agreed, their version of the song was amazing. Truly shows his talents.
Courtney Love’s sign is Cancer.
I love their cover. I play it almost every day and have been for years. It's one of my most played songs of all my playlist joints :)
-Audioslave - I am the highway
erik molina I’ll cry
Still finding it hard to listen to him 💔
Addicts are smart. He speaks in parables. Genius
Exactly right. “With the lights out it’s less dangerous”
If there is a better song describing the pain in codependent relationships I don’t know it.
@@Spiral.Dynamics You reaching here quite a bit I think..
Akira TV Based on what?
Absolutely!
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Please do The Smashing Pumpkins “Mayonnaise.” Beautifully constructed song with great development, powerful emotions, and ambiguous yet compelling lyrics. Oh, and I totally agree with your assessment of this song.
omfg I forgot how much I love that song
Jellybelly
I was just listening to that yesterday 😭 Tonight, Tonight is great too. And Daydream
One of the best songs of all time.
I would consider reacting to White Zombie - Thunder Kiss '65
Or more human than human.
I'm still partial to Dragula.
oh my god yes!
@@DocAmitay dragula isn't white zombie
Sorry, you are correct. I personally do not really distinguish between the two (White Zombie vs Rob Zombie).
I appreciate you keeping it real. That's what I like about you guys.
Please react to: “Say hello to heaven” by Temple of the dog
@Christian Windum I'm with you there! I like that entire album. Every song has a strong life of its own. 'Call Me a Dog' and 'Times of Trouble' are my personal favorites on that album.
Wooden jesus and reach down....
Beautiful song indeed.
@@williamdrake6711 Reach Down. Everyone showed up on that track! It's over 11 minutes but you'd never realize because it flows so effortlessly. Being a drummer, Matt & Jeff are truly in sync here. I've jammed out this song many times from start to finish. Just the live sound....it's like you're right there with Cornell & Company here. Who knew this would more or less be the current line-up for Pearl Jam. At the time, it was 3 parts PJ & two parts 'garden
Whole album is great... Its a wonderful collaboration between everyone and has seamless flow of everyones styles
It's time to react to Paranoid Android by Radiohead if you want to listen to something different
Angelo Macirella definitely
This
Been requesting this in the comments for ages!
Oh yeah, do this for sure.
Yessssssss
Kurt was a Pisces and Courtney love is a cancer. He’s pretty much saying that she abused of his compassionate nature and trapped him with the “umbilical noose” that he can’t get out of since she got pregnant by him. His lyrics are amazing ❤️
Y’all are ridiculous lmao
People still don’t realize what a poet he was. Even Bob Dylan was impressed by him.
How about Gardenia with Kyuss? Please?
Or supa scoopa and mighty scoop
Yes, Kyuss please. I'd be happy with virtually any song of theirs because they are all good but Freedom Run is my favorite.
Good luck! I tried 3 months ago
Sooner or later....🤞
I think unfortunately, Kyuss is somewhat unknown because of little commercial success. It's really unfortunate because Kyuss is arguably, one of if not the best bands to put out "rock" music in the last few decades. The fact that they had little commercial success and we are all here hoping, wishing one of their songs will be looked at is a testament to that fact.
Temple of the Dog “Say Hello to Heaven”
Another great example of Cornell's vocal range!
"The Man who sold the World" is amazing. It is a remake of a David Bowie song, but it is the perfect combo of grunge vocals and a jazzy instrumentation.
Credence Clearwater Revival- Born on the Bayou
Or Lodi or who’ll stop the rain
Alice In Chains - Them Bones or Again please
All about Again.
Either is great. Them bones though..... one of the greatest songs!
What the hell have I. Great song, so underrated
WOULD??!!????!!???
Again or Would? please!
One of the best Grunge songs you need to checkout is "River Of Deceit" by Mad Season. It features Layne Staley from Alice in Chains on vocals and Mike McCready from Pearl Jam on guitar.
SWE4TINGBULLETS duuuuude they’re so slept on it’s crazy. Some of Layne Staley’s best vocal performances on that entire album!
Good one!
"Tar-pitt trap" could refer to a black tar heroin co-dependent relationship between Kurt and Courtney.
Overall, with hard to interperate personal symbolism, the song seems to be expressing a toxic relationship between the lead-singer and Courtney Love.
Edit- plus the tons of baby references (e.g umbilical noose) in both video and lyrics seems to directly link to the impact of courtney and kurt's newborn child on their relationship and his emotional state. Also, the lyrics "meat-eating orchards" sung while kurt walks through a poppy field is another heroin reference.
Although so personal, it seems to be one of his most easily translated songs..
That is exactly what I think!
In a interview in late 1993, he states that the babies are there becauase he was super interested in anatomy when he was younger.
I also think the "eyes me like a Pisces" is Kurt's somewhat clever way of saying that she's giving him a fish eye, which is basically glaring at him for being weak. The "umbilical noose" thing had more to do with Kurt's feminist perspective/obsession with women (especially Courtney Love) and is evocative of a theory that part of what drives men and their behavior with women is almost an attempt to return to the womb or be part of a woman's body again as they were In Utero, so to speak.
@@oregonchick76 Interesting view on the "umbilical noose". Very Fruedian. Thank you. Whats your view on the "cut myself on angel hair and babies breath" line?
@@LK-em1bv I assume that it's more a reflection of how fragile Kurt felt, like even soft and harmless things could hurt him. Not entirely sure of that interpretation, though. What are your thoughts on the meaning of that line -- or any of the others, for that matter?
Please react to Living Colour "cult of personality" regards from Argentina.
Javier Delgado 👍🏻 One of my all time favorite songs! LC absolutely rocked it out of the park on that one. Their lead guitarist just blew me away!
they've done it on patreon
@@samclark9136 what about MADBRAIN?
Javier Delgado I second this!
They did this one on patreon recently so it should be out soon :)
As a Pisces, this is my favorite Nirvana song. I always love hearing your interpretations ❤️
Lithium is a badass song by Nirvana. Anything off their album Nevermind. That's the one that made them big, and made Cobain hate his band's popularity.
You guys, please, do Dazed and Confused by Led Zeppelin. You will not be disappointed! Led Zeppelin 1 - 1969. ✌🏻
Radiohead's "karma police", "climbing up the walls", "pyramid song", "weird fishes".
Jeff buckles "grace" "last goodbye"
Soundgarden "like suicide" "switch opens" "tighter and tighter" "the day I tried to live"
Limo Wreck
A Jeff Buckley song would be a great choice. Dream Brother is probably my favourite, but the two tracks you suggested are probably better introductions as they're more direct. Mojo Pin would be a great choice too IMO.
@@blahdelablah I totally agree man!
"switch opens" is such a great song
antdujar Pyramid Song
You guys are the real deal... Really, very attentive music critics. I love it. Keep doing what you do.
You should check out Rick Beato's channel, he does a series called "What makes this song great", in which he digs into the music layers as a producer to examine individual guitar/bass/drum/vocal... parts and fairly recently did HSB
I think his vid might help you appreciate the song more
That's a cool idea. 👍
I'm subscribed to that channel too. Ricks insights are very intriguing.
Agreed Jacob Borg, Rick has such a true appreciation and knowledge of music, matched by his skills and presents this series really well.
Jacob Borg Beato’s videos are awesome, hope more people check him out. Truly a huge asset to music interpretation and the CZcams community. Good call Jacob.
BREED! impossible not to rock the hell out!
Yes!!!! Great song. People also never react to anything off Bleach. Their first album was fire!!!!!
You guys should really do DIO “last in line”!!
jmmass3264 damn. That’s a song right there! Dio’s vocals are off the charts on that song
Y'all should go for "The Day I Tried to Live" by Soundgarden
I think it's Chris Cornell's greatest vocal performance.
jose_el_nopal hmm, that’s a good one. I consider “Black Rain” a huge vocal impression of Cornell as well.
Yes! All kinds of yes.
One of my favourite songs ever.
Please more Alice in Chains. Would or Down in a Hole. I love all your videos
Kim Kovaly Them Bones is good too
@@aileenpuga8420 yes it is. Bleed the freak is my favorite
...NUTSHELL...
lol Down In A Hole after Heart Shaped Box? Let's do all the vagina songs! :)
Junkhead.. Or anything from Dirt. AIC gets better the older i get.
Black Sabbath “NIB”, or Pantera “Cemetery Gates”
GAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATES!!!!
Love your channel! You showcase artists that I would never have listened to , thank you for that. My daughter had heard a remake of a Supremes and didn't realize that it was a cover so I had her listen to some Motown songs which she loved. You two are giving the younger (and older) generations exposure to many different genres!!
"Would?" - Alice in Chains
"Cemetery Gates" - Pantera
Yes please.
Them Bones..
(via Genius - Ruben [user] - 3 Years ago:)
"No it´s not about her vagina!!! The world doesn’t rotate around her vagina as she thinks.
The lyrics and the video are about they´re relation though, an unstable romance between the two and the role they’re daughter came to play in his life.
Pisces and Cancer are Cobain’s and Love’s respective astrological signs and Kurts´s perception of one character dominating over another:
“She eyes me like a Pisces when I am weak”
An heart-shaped box was one of the first gifts Courtney Love (Mitchell) gave him:
“I’ve been locked inside your heart-shaped box for weeks”
Remember this was written when things were definitely already going sour:
“I’ve been drawn into your magnet tar pit trap
I wish I could eat your cancer when you turn black”
A “tar pit trap” isn’t the most flattering way of describing someone to say the least, the other verse obviously reflects a sentiment of impotence to deal with her dark side.
As for the symbolism in the video note that the poppies represent heroin and the girl, his daughter, throwing them away represents the change that she brought to his live, getting rid of the habit, for her. This can also be perceived in the almost dying man (Cobain) lying in the hospital bed and being kept alive with an IV of a baby (his daughter), meaning she was the thing that was keeping him alive.
The first title to this song was “Heart Shaped Coffin” and had the verse “I’ve been buried inside your heart-shaped box for weeks”
Thinking that this is a love song of appreciation for her is at least being in denial…
This is one of the most depressing music/video ever and reflects his relation."
Wow nice way of explaining it. Im a causal nirvana fan of their sound and music. I have their album and mtv unplugged and continue to listen till this day regularly. Never jumped into their actual lyrics of what they mean. Thank you. I watched many documentaries. Courtney did her best to bring this man's spirit down. Is a shame because his talents were ridiculous.
Kurt was a Pisces and Courtney was a Cancer. Kurt was addicted to Heroin (Black Tar) which many believe Courtney introduced him to. Most of which you have pointed out.
@@richardfisher3134 hey. The beautiful thing about lyrics is you can interpret it however you like despite the artists intention
I'm usually not a jerk, bit that sounds lame.
Sorry, I like Nirvana a lot, but I'm keeping it real, lol.
Keep in mind that there are still may people that believe that Kurt didn't commit suicide and that it was Courtney that pulled the trigger (in reality they were both two extremely messed up people that got together and fed off each other's dysfunctions making both of them worse ...we've all known couples like that ... hopefully most of us here have never been part of one).
I never listen to Nirvana anymore, but realize how much i miss listening to Dave play drums...
The Beatles - A Day in the Life or Tomorrow Never Knows
I think yer blues would be awesome.
Nirvana - Scentless Apprentice (In Utero: 20th Anniversary Edition Super Delux Edition) which is a Steve Albini remix (he was the original producer of the album).....Heaviest Nirvana song. A real BANGER.
Milk it is the one for me
@@joshuakeelsmusic If you're talking about overall heaviness, Milk It is a close second to Scentless Apprentice. It has a quiet-loud dynamic which is more typical of Kurt's songwriting. In Utero is a heavy album mainly because of frequent use of Drop-D tuning and the entire album is tuned down 1/2 step. Milk It is probably my favorite song on the album.
@@Mikenoronha Im not a fan of Dave Grohl although he is a fantastic drummer. Hes the one who came up with the main riff and drum portion of Scentless Apprentice. Kurt said in a 1993 interview that he didnt care for the song initially because it seemed too boneheadish but once he added his touch he said it came out well.
@@joshuakeelsmusic Yeah. I know. It was Dave's riff. Kurt added the Rotovibe slide and the solo. It's the only official Nirvana song where all three members are given songwriting credits (Dave wrote "Marigold" which did end up on a B-side)
Agreed! Scentless Apprentice is low key one of the best Nirvana songs!
THE BUTTHOLE SURFERS...Trust me.
"Who Was In My Room Last Night?"
"The Annoying Song"
"Pepper"
bro, pepper for sure, the guitar solo in that too, killer
1 year ago you made this comment and here i am today being reminded of The Butthole Surfers by it.
you've unintentionally given me a major nostalgia trip, so thanks for that
Heart Shaped Box was Nirvana's first single on on In Utero which was their follow up top Nevermind, so it got a lot of hype.
Hey LostInVegas,
If you feel like going the extra mile i think adding the lyrics to your videos would truly perfect your craft.
Just a suggestion though, love the videos
or at least watch the interesting music videos
Just google the lyrics.
Shawn D How about mobile viewers, most of youtube is mobile nowadays
Well, they read them while listening so theyre already doing it right
Adding the lyrics would be another layer of copyright issues for them. Not really worth it.
Appreciate you guys giving AiC and Layne Staley some love.
Black Sabbath - N.I.B
Black Sabbath is by far my favorite band, but I just find N.I.B. a little too repetitive honestly
Iron Maiden- 'Powerslave' or 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner'.
Kickass album.I found a copy of Powerslave at Walmart for 5 bucks.Snatched it up quick.
If they are going to give iron maiden another shot, it has to be wasted years. Those other songs are great, but they don’t seem that into Maiden. Wasted years might bring them back
Dude.. Rime??? Great anthem, but I got shit to do. 😂😂😂
Or Blood Brothers they may like that one
They weren’t really fans of Bruce’a vocal style, so how about phantom of the opera from their debut. Paul Dianno has a slightly harsher style, but still a killer song.
excellent interpretention , this song was made for courtny love so it all makes perfect sense
Courtney Love is, of course, the subject of the song. And yes, she is a Cancer. In more ways than one.
😆 And Cobain was a ♓️ Pisces, born Feb. 20, 1967
And Cobain's moon was in cancer which is why Cobain was probably very fond of her when you look into synastry
Is the umbilical noose his daughter?
fart sucker I absolutely think that’s what is implied by the “umbilical noose”
@@888altamber if so that is some dark motherfuckin shit...
Since there will be a Nirvana revisit.
React to Drain you or Aneurysm.
Drain you is one of the best!
LOUNGE ACT!!!!!!!
Radio friendly unit pusher.
Man I really love the way y'all interpret the lyrics. Now I see this song I've been a fan of for almost 30 years through a completely different point of view and that's very cool because I am a huge fan of your channel and have been for a couple of years.
Dillinger Escape Plan - Widower. Crushing riffs!
Lost in Vegas, I have a recommendation for you. Check out the band DOWN. They are a supergroup consisting of members from Pantera, EYEHATEGOD, Crowbar, and Corrosion of Conformity. They blend groove with southern sludge better than almost anyone.
On March the saints
Stone the Crow
I second Stone the Crow. The counter melody in that one is out of this world.
@@williamskellyl1 Stone the Crow is a good introduction. Or Rehab. either one.
Sadly they won't listen to anything to do with Phil... So don't mention him or Pantera and maybe we could trick them to listen to some other great bands from Phil...
Whatever the lyrics mean to you, or what you can take from the lyrics, is what the songs about. Its all about interpretation/finding a meaning for yourself.
Also, "All Apologies" and "Come as you are" by nirvana are absolute must's.
I get it. Im 38 now and the older I get the less i like Nirvana and the more i love Alice in Chains. "Would"?
I agree. I think Alice in Chains has aged much better than most other Grunge bands.
I’ve felt the same for some time, about AIC today, over all others from the grunge scene
Wish I didn't have to agree as Nirvana were the ones who made me pick up a guitar and get into rock music. But, alas, I agree. Dirt on repeat these days, but can't remember the last time I listened to a Nirvana album :(
Same here.
I tend to agree. How about Screaming Trees? They deserve much more acclaim for Sweet Oblivion. I think that album goes toe to toe with the rest in that '91-'92 timeframe. Shadow of the Season and Winter Song are terrific.
Nirvana was grunge ..... low energy / low points were very common when it came out. Black lyrics. Mundane vocals. The hallmark of grunge. The anti-hair band era. Still Kurt was a genius & his talent as a songwriter was special.
I don't think his vocals were mundane.
You even hear the old songs from the 80s? Low energy ? What
I think Soundgarden was the only "Grunge" band that didn't really fit the genre stylistically. If these guys want a high energy song from this genre/era listen to Soundgarden - Rusty Cage!
Low energy? Not sure about that
pearl jam was grunge. Nirvana was punk
You dudes are knockin it out of the park with your videos! Always brining a fresh perspective to songs that I've heard a gazillion times before...making me about them in a whole different light! Bringing new life to these songs man I swear! I really hope you get to bring your proper analysis to a bigger stage someday...like with a music magazine or something similar. I am a fan for life! Nothing but well wishes!
Sleep - Dragonaut
Pink Floyd - Dogs
I WISH!
or PIGS
PIGS
That would be awesome
Pigs three different ones
I think that you will be blown away if you react to Pink Floyd, The Great Gig in the Sky. I would love to see you react to it and so would your viewers.
Forrest Allen one of the greatest songs ever
The song is about his wife, Courtney Love, yes she is a Cancer and that's a play on words. Cobain was the Pisces. I think that the attributes of Cancer are meant to be nurturing, mothering but also domineering. The 'Heart Shaped Box' is a crude reference to her vagina.
I believe there are specific lines that suggest he is comparing Courtney to his mother. They have similar personality traits and it's no secret that Kurt resented his mother's behavior during his adolescence. Then as an adult, he was drawn to women with personality traits similar to his mother. Kurt used music as a cathartic release of pent up emotions and often wrote about very personal experiences. I think in this song, Kurt is declaring his realization of his marriage falling apart (or that he was being manipulated the whole time).
@@loveforjesus6464 I think that is a deep analysis of an artist that hated lyrics and wrote a lot of them as a filler. At least that is what I read years ago.
@@Kashmirknight If he hated lyrics, then why even write them? "You've got to remember, Kurt talked out of both sides of his mouth." -Buzz Osborne.
@@loveforjesus6464 ,, relax....I was just saying that is what I read as a kid. I actually liked the analysis. I don't believe he had a love of lyrics though. Either way....his music was awesome. One of my favorite bands all time.
@@Kashmirknight no prob. just saying... best wishes, bro.
I'm sure Kurt Cobain would be glad to see you guys talking about his lyricism and trying to understand the story or message behind the lyrics. He always used to put a lot of effort into it. Greetings from Brazil! o/
Dayan Valente yes Cobain was the poet of my generation. He was very much about his lyricism and life having meaning.
Nice and thoughtful lyrical interpretation. Kurt was indeed a Pisces and Courtney is a Cancer sign, so good pickup there. I love these videos and experiencing the music I love through a fresh perspective. I often learn new things about songs I have loved for years. Keep it up. If I may make a recommendation, give Pixies a try. Perhaps the song “Hey.”
react to Pantera - This Love plz
That would be epic, but they aren’t ready for that.
!!!!
Doooooo it!!!!!
Good song but I think Good Friend and a Bottle of Pills by Pantera lol
Jessie Carle Yeah, there are a few of them from Pantera that I would love to see them React to. For example, Regular People and New Level.
Freaking amazing song, the fans did you right this time. Muse - Hysteria! Protest the Hero - Plato’s Tripartite!
Meh, I prefer Lithium, or Come as You Are over this pick. But true is a decent song.
Little disappointed they didn't appreciate the brilliant melody of Heart Shaped Box. Not every rock song needs to be high energy to have an impact or stand the test of time. It's a beautiful low-key song with really meaningful lyrics.
React to "Man who Sold the World". A cover of a David Bowie song. YOU NEED TO REACT TO BOWIE.
Unsung by Helmet!
Luriel Quesada YESSSSS!
YESSSS!!!!
Empire by Queensryche 😎
My husband and I like to snuggle up on the couch and binge watch your videos. We love you guys! So entertaining.
Chevelle - Any of these songs: Family System, The Clincher, Safer Waters, Humanoid, A New Momentum, Clones, An Island.
Humanoid FTW
Closure
The Clincher is awesome and the lyrics are worth visiting too.
When you get around to Nirvana again I gotta recommend Aneurysm, Breed, Territorial Pissings, or Drain You
Yes,yes,yes and yes.
Much better representation of Nirvana in these picks. Good call.
ANEURYSM - probably their greatest song imo, shame it never got proper release
In Utero would be good
Drain You, yes!!
Kurt once said that people would put too much meaning into his lyrics.
That was part of the genius behind who Kurt was. Don't look into his lyrics and you won't see his pain. This song is clearly about Courtney Love. Umbilical noose so I can climb right back? Where she got pregnant so he's not able to leave her. Pure genius.
Paranoid android by Radiohead is great. You guys should take a listen to it
That's a good jam for sure.
Temple of the dog all night thing
👏👏👏
A thousands times YES! That's a great suggestion. I don't think I've seen a review or reaction from George & Ryan on a Radiohead song. It's about time they did one.
Yes
Wintersun - Sons of Winter and Stars (Live Rehearsal@Sonic Pump Studios)
Samo Targos been asking for this one for a while
@@amota92 we gotta keep trying, their minds will be blown
Oh shit, nice one!
Beautiful Death or almost any song from the first album.
@@HenritheHorse They will most definitely do more Wintersun songs after that. But SOWAS with the video is just a perfect introduction to the band.
David Eric Grohl (born January 14, 1969) is an American
singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, and director. He is the
founder, frontman, lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and primary
songwriter of the rock band Foo Fighters since 1994, and was the best-known and longest-serving drummer for Nirvana from 1990 to 1994.
You really should do Nirvana: Where did you sleep last night. Kurt's Vocals at its best.
Maybe after this fantastic reaction, would you like to make finally some Radiohead?
Paranoid android!
Yes! it's time for Radiohead, anything from "OK Computer"...
Well.. anything from Radiohead would be fine.
Carlos Romero gotta do Karma Police
Paranoid Android!
Maybe Talk Show Host or I Might Be Wrong!
Kurt is a Pisces. We actually have the same birth date, just different year. We are sensitive, emotional and indecisive by nature but extremely loyal and compassionate.
Emperor - The Loss And Curse Of Reverence
Walking in my shoes by Depeche Mode
KURT COBAIN WAS NOTHING LESS THAN A GENIOUS,,HE CHANGED MUSIC AT THAT TIME,, R.I.P. KURT, YOUR MUSIC WILL BE HEARD FOR 100 YEARS, COUSIN FIGEL
Some other Nirvana songs you should react to are 'Lithium', 'Serve the servants' and 'Frances Farmer will have her revenge on Seattle'. Some of my favourites! Or 'Drain you' as well
me 2 Lithium and scoff
Stone Temple Pilots - Kitchenware and Candybars. Singer Scott Weilands favourite song of theirs, RIP Weiland.
My favorite song from them. 💙
Been a Nirvana fan most of my life thought your comments about the lyrics were awesome. See it in a different light then I had before.
Mastodon - Curl of the Burl
Primus - Groundhog's Day
Alice In Chains - Would?
Deftones - You've Seen The Butcher