Spank Thru
Nirvana
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This song is for lovers out there And the little lights in the trees And all the flowers have gingivitis And the birds fly happily We're together once again my love I need you back, oh baby baby I can't explain just why we lost it from the start Living without you girl, you'll only break my heart... I can feel it I can hold it I can rub it I can shape it I can mold it I can cut it I can taste it I can spank it Beat it Masturbate it I been looking for days now Always hearing the same ol' City boy won't you spank through? I can make you do things you won't think you ever could
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10 facts about this song
Early Development“Spank Thru” is one of the earliest songs written by Kurt Cobain, the lead vocalist and guitarist of the American rock band Nirvana. In a recorded demo, Cobain stated that he was 15 when he composed the song.
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Recorded VersionsThere are several different versions of "Spank Thru." The one on the Sub Pop 200 compilation album is said to be the original version, while there are other versions on live bootleg compilations.
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Debut Album AbsenceDespite its status as an early Nirvana fan favorite, “Spank Thru” did not appear on the band's debut album, "Bleach." It later surfaced on a compilation album from Sub Pop Records in 1988.
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Fecal MatterBefore Nirvana became famous, Cobain had a band named Fecal Matter. "Spank Thru" was on the demo tape of this band, which later led to the creation of Nirvana.
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Live Performances"Spank Thru" was played regularly at Nirvana concerts during the late 1980s and early 1990s, mainly in support of their Bleach album.
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Song Lyrics"Spank Thru" is often interpreted as Kurt Cobain's 'ode' to masturbation, though the song's lyrics also include an apparent reference to his hometown of Aberdeen, Washington.
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Anti-establishment MentalityThe song has been analyzed by critics as a reflection of Cobain's disliking for his hometown and his desire to break free from the cultural conservatism of small-town America.
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SliverThe Best of the Box: The song wasn't officially released by Nirvana until 2005 when it appeared on "Sliver: The Best of the Box," a compilation album of demos, outtakes, and radio broadcast recordings.
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Suicide NoteIn his infamous suicide note, Cobain mentions the lyric of the song that goes, "As one must abide by the precept of accepting his youth." This subtle reference points to the song’s emotional significance for Cobain.
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Cobain on Spank ThruIn the Montage of Heck mixtape, Cobain humorously referred to "Spank Thru" as the first crossover song between punk rock and new wave.
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