"Drain You" was the literal birth of a relationship and "Lounge Act" its slow erosion and breakup (by "Stay Away," the restraining orders were being busted out). While the meaning behind Cobain's songs were often opaque, it was no secret that "Lounge Act" -- with its themes of jealously, insecurity, and overbearingness -- was about Kurt's ex-girlfriend, Bikini Kill's Tobi Vail. According to producer Butch Vig, "Lounge Act" earned its title because it sounds like a "lounge song" thanks to its jocular riffs and Cobain's more-polished-than-usual delivery -- but early lyrics for the song in Cobain's Journals also featured a line about "lounging in the sea."
Tuning: Standard
Equipment used: Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar, Boss DS-1 and Fender Mustang IV amp.
Lyrics: Truth - covered in security
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
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
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
I still smell her on you
Truth! - covered in security
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 make you a deal
We've made a pact to learn from who
Ever we want without new rules
We'll share what's lost and what we grew
They'll go out of their way
To prove they still
Still smell her on you (x3)
Nirvana Lounge Act Guitar Cover
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