Smells Like Teen Spirit
Teenage Rebellion Unveiled: Smells Like Independence
Lyrics
Load up on guns, bring your friends
Encouragement to prepare for a confrontation or rebellion.
It's fun to lose and to pretend
Expressing enjoyment in losing and pretending, possibly a commentary on apathy or nihilism.
She's over-bored and self-assured
Describing a girl who is both bored and confident.
Oh no, I know a dirty word
Acknowledging knowledge of a taboo or offensive word.
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Repetitive greeting, possibly suggesting monotony or a lack of enthusiasm.
Hello, hello, hello, how low
-Hello, hello, hello, how low
-Hello, hello, hello
-With the lights out, it's less dangerous
Suggesting that darkness (ignorance) is less dangerous, possibly a critique of societal norms.
Here we are now, entertain us
Expression of boredom and a desire for entertainment.
I feel stupid and contagious
-Here we are now, entertain us
-A mulatto, an albino, a mosquito, my libido
List of diverse characters, possibly commenting on societal diversity or emphasizing individuality.
Yeah, hey
Expression of affirmation or agreement.
I'm worse at what I do best
Acknowledging a lack of proficiency in one's best skill, but feeling blessed for the talent.
And for this gift I feel blessed
-Our little group has always been
Recognition of a close-knit group that will persist until the end.
And always will until the end
-Hello, hello, hello, how low
Repetition of greetings with a sense of monotony or disinterest.
Hello, hello, hello, how low
-Hello, hello, hello, how low
-Hello, hello, hello
-With the lights out, it's less dangerous
Reiterating the idea that ignorance is less perilous when the lights are out.
Here we are now, entertain us
Repetition of the desire for entertainment due to feelings of stupidity and contagiousness.
I feel stupid and contagious
-Here we are now, entertain us
-A mulatto, an albino, a mosquito, my libido
Repeating the diverse characters, possibly emphasizing individuality and uniqueness.
Yeah, hey
Expression of affirmation or agreement.
And I forget just why I taste
Forgetting the reason for a particular taste but finding it amusing.
Oh yeah, I guess it makes me smile
Finding joy in a particular experience, possibly related to the taste mentioned.
I found it hard, it's hard to find
Struggling to find something valuable, possibly reflecting a sense of disillusionment.
Oh well, whatever, never mind
Accepting and dismissing difficulties with a nonchalant attitude.
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Repetition of greetings, maintaining a tone of disinterest or monotony.
Hello, hello, hello, how low
-Hello, hello, hello, how low
-Hello, hello, hello
-With the lights out, it's less dangerous
Reiterating the idea that ignorance is less dangerous when the lights are out.
Here we are now, entertain us
Repetition of the desire for entertainment due to feelings of stupidity and contagiousness.
I feel stupid and contagious
-Here we are now, entertain us
-A mulatto, an albino, a mosquito, my libido
Repeating the diverse characters, possibly emphasizing individuality and uniqueness.
A denial, a denial, a denial, a denial, a denial
Repetition of denial, possibly reflecting a sense of refusal or rejection.
A denial, a denial, a denial, a denial
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