20 Timeless Nirvana Lyrics to Use as Your Next Instagram Caption
In 1991, Nirvana's sophomore album Nevermind took the world by storm, putting both grunge and the Seattle music scene on the map, and music truly hasn't been the same since.
The band was known for their rawness, both in their emotionally open lyricism and their intense, passionate sound, making them impossible to ignore—and impossible to forget all of this time later. Even nearly 30 years after the death of frontman Kurt Cobain and the end of Nirvana, the group's music is as timeless and relevant as ever. We've collected 20 of their all-time most memorable lyrics below to use as your next Instagram caption.
For when you're not sure quite what the world wants from you:
"Take your time, hurry up. Choice is yours, don't be late."
-"Come As You Are"
For hoping you're on their mind:
"I don't care what you think unless it is about me."
-"Drain You"
For when your angst is all too relatable:
"Teenage angst has paid off well."
-"Serve the Servants"
For catching yourself not standing up straight:
"I have very bad posture."
-"Pennyroyal Tea"
For when love is both a blessing and a curse:
"I've been locked inside your heart-shaped box for weeks."
-"Heart-Shaped Box"
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For when you catch another unlucky break:
"Won't you believe it? It's just my luck."
-"School"
For trying to mend an aching heart:
"My heart is broke, but I have some glue."
-"Dumb"
For when you just want to be left alone:
"If you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to ask someone else first."
-"Very Ape"
For realizing you can't be anything more than what you are:
"What else should I be? All apologies."
-"All Apologies"
For when they're your complete opposite:
"I love you for what I am not."
-"Radio Friendly Unit Shifter"
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For doing what you can to blend in:
"I'm not like them, but I can pretend."
-"Dumb"
For when it's just tough to get things done:
"In my eyes, I'm not lazy."
-"Scoff"
For feeling like the skills you have aren't enough:
"I'm worse at what I do best."
-"Smells Like Teen Spirit"
For learning to put yourself first:
"Love myself better than you."
-"On a Plain"
For wondering what will actually make you fulfilled:
"What is what I need?"
-"Radio Friendly Unit Shifter"
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For when someone's as important to you as food and water:
"You're my vitamins."
-"Drain You"
For when you don't feel particularly helpful to yourself:
"I am my own parasite."
-"Milk It"
For the sunshine that makes you feel alive:
"In the sun, in the sun, I feel as one."
-"All Apologies"
For struggling with insomnia:
"I'm so tired, I can't sleep."
-"Pennyroyal Tea"
For the friends who'll stick with you for the rest of time:
"Our little group has always been and always will until the end."
-"Smells Like Teen Spirit"
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