Opinion
Nirvana, Greg Sage
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Congratulations, you have won It's a years subscription of bad puns And it makes your story of concern And they set it up before it burns My opinions, my opinions My opinions, my opinions And there seems to be a problem here And your state of emotion seems to clear Now they rise and fall like Wall Street stock And they had an affect on our peace talk Our opinions, our opinions Our opinions, our opinions And congratulations, you have won It's a years subscription of bad puns And it makes your story our concern And you set it up before it burns [Incomprehensible] opinions, your opinions Your opinions, your opinions, your opinions
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Written by: GREG GRAFFIN
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15 facts about this song
Unreleased Record"Opinion" is an unreleased song by celebrated rock band Nirvana, never formally recorded in a studio setting or included on an official album.
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Origin DatesIt is believed to have been composed or at least debuted by Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain in 1990.
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Radio DebutKurt Cobain performed "Opinion" solo and acoustic style during an appearance on a Seattle radio station by the name KAOS in 1990.
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Unfinished SongSome Nirvana fans and experts believe "Opinion" was a song still in progress with some incomplete lines and unfinished chords.
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ThemesThe song is conjectured to be Kurt Cobain's criticism of the media and public opinion, given its lyrics.
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Posthumous Inclusion"Opinion" was featured on the posthumously issued album "With the Lights Out," a three-disc box set consisting of rarities and unreleased tracks by Nirvana.
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Tape RecordingAlthough it was never professionally recorded, there are tape versions of the song that reveal Cobain's creative process.
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Live PerformancesThere are no known instances of "Opinion" ever being performed live at Nirvana concerts.
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Rarity in CollectionsIt is one of the few songs that have managed to remain largely hidden from public knowledge, increasing its significance amongst loyal Nirvana followers.
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InfluencesLike many Nirvana songs, "Opinion" echoes punk and grunge influences in its music and singing style.
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Fan AccessA live version of Kurt Cobain playing "Opinion" on KAOS has been accessible to fans largely via bootleg copies and internet uploads.
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Speculative ImportanceGiven its rarity and the inferred commentary on the media from its lyrics, some fans speculate that "Opinion" might have played a larger role on Nirvana's subsequent albums had Cobain lived longer.
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Video VariantsDespite its limited exposure, there are multiple videos on YouTube with different mixes and versions of the "Opinion" song.
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Maturity of LyricsDespite its status as an unfinished song, "Opinion" is noted for having some of Cobain's more mature and socially aware lyrics.
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FeedbackThe song has been praised by fans for its raw, stripped-back sound and introspective lyrics, typical of Cobain's songwriting style.
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