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Cobain’s lyrics poke fun at the people outside of the underground music scene that began showing up at Nirvana shows after the release of the group’s debut album, Bleach.

Nirvana biographer Michael Azerrad wrote, “But remarkably, [the song’s lyrics] translated even better to the mass popularity the band enjoyed.” Regarding the song’s chorus, Azerrad commented, “The brilliant irony is that the tune is so catchy that millions of people actually do sing along to it.”

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Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning

What did Nirvana say about "In Bloom"?
Genius Answer

Via Rolling Stone:

Kurt Cobain:

I don’t like rednecks, I don’t like macho men

Bassist Kris Novoselic:

It sounded like a Bad Brains song. One day Kurt called me and started singing. It was the ‘In Bloom’ of Nevermind, more of a pop thing.

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Sound City Studios, Van Nuys, CA
Release Date
November 30, 1992
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