This song was inspired by Seattle-native Frances Farmer, an actor who was persecuted by the media due to her increasingly erratic behavior. She was later diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. Kurt Cobain became fascinated with her after reading the 1978 biography Shadowland in high school.
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[Verse 1]
It's so relieving to know that you're leaving
As soon as you get paid
It's so relaxing to hear that you're asking
Whenever you get your way
It's so soothing to know that you'll sue me
Startin' to sound the same
[Chorus]
I miss the comfort in bein' sad
I miss the comfort in bein' sad
I miss the comfort in bein' sad
Ad, hey
[Verse 2]
In her false witness, hope you're still with us
To see if they float or drown
Our favorite patient, a display of patience
Disease-covered Puget Sound
She'll come back as fire to burn all the liars
Leave a blanket of ash on the ground
[Chorus]
I miss the comfort in bein' sad
I miss the comfort in bein' sad
I miss the comfort in bein' sad
Ad, hey
[Guitar Solo]
[Verse 1]
It's so relieving to know that you're leaving
As soon as you get paid
It's so relaxing to know that you're asking
Wherever you get your way
It's so soothing to know that you'll sue me
It's starting to sound the same
[Chorus]
I miss the comfort in bein' sad
I miss the comfort in bein' sad
I miss the comfort in bein' sad
Ad, hey
Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge on Seattle was written by Kurt Cobain.
Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge on Seattle was produced by Steve Albini.
Nirvana released Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge on Seattle on Tue Sep 21 1993.
Cobain spoke at length about Francis Farmer to Melody Maker in 1993:
KC: Well, you know, I’d read some books about her and I found her story interesting. She was a very confrontational person.
MM: Extremely confrontational. Selfish, maybe.
KC: That’s not what I got from the books I read. Actually...