Dumb
Nirvana
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I'm not like them But I can pretend The sun is gone But I have a light The day is done But I'm having fun I think I'm dumb Or maybe just happy Think I'm just happy My heart is broke But I have some glue Help me inhale And mend it with you We'll float around And hang out on clouds Then we'll come down And have a hangover, have a hangover Skin the sun Fall asleep Wish away The soul is cheap Lesson learned Wish me luck Soothe the burn Wake me up I'm not like them But I can pretend The sun is gone But I have a light The day is done But I'm having fun I think I'm dumb
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10 facts about this song
Band Formation"Dumb" is a song by the American rock band Nirvana which was formed in Aberdeen, Washington in 1987.
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Album SpecificsIt is one of the tracks on the band's third and final studio album "In Utero" that was released in 1993.
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Song CompositionThe song is unique because of its blend of heavy grunge and pop elements, marking a departure from the band's typical hard rock sound.
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Lyric InspirationLead singer Kurt Cobain's lyrics for the song deal with themes like mental illness, self-doubt, and introspection.
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InstrumentationAside from the band's usual guitars, bass, and drums, "Dumb" features a cello played by Kera Schaley, adding a unique dimension to the song's sound.
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Critical AcclaimCritics praised "Dumb" for its melody, Cobain's vocals, and the combination of soft and heavy elements.
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Posthumous PopularityDespite being initially less successful than some of Nirvana's biggest hits like "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and "Come as You Are," "Dumb" has seen a continued appreciation after Cobain's death in 1994.
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Live Performances"Dumb" was also performed during Nirvana's MTV Unplugged concert, which was one of the band's last live performances before Cobain's death.
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Cultural ImpactSince its release, the song has been covered by numerous artists and has been used in several films, television shows, and advertisements, indicating its enduring influence and appeal.
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Cobain's PerspectiveWhile Cobain often refused to explain his lyrics, he once mentioned in an interview that "Dumb" was about people who are easily amused, referring to himself as "dumb" in this sense because he believed that happiness makes a person unintelligent.
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