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Album Nevermind
Lithium by Nirvana
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NirvanaProduced by
Butch VigWrited by
Kurt CobainAbout
“Lithium” is a perfect description of manic depression, where every line is both happy and sad, up and down, while having references to God recalling when Kurt lived with a devout Christian family. The title invokes lithium salts, a key drug in treating the disorder.
The CD single contained a sonog...
Lithium Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I'm so happy, 'cause today I found my friends
They're in my head
I'm so ugly, that's okay, 'cause so are you
Broke our mirrors
Sunday mornin' is every day for all I care
And I'm not scared
Light my candles in a daze 'cause I've found God
[Chorus]
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
[Verse 2]
I'm so lonely, that's okay, I shaved my head
And I'm not sad
And just maybe, I'm to blame for all I've heard
But I'm not sure
I'm so excited, I can't wait to meet you there
And I don't care
I'm so horny, that's okay, my will is good
[Chorus]
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah!
[Bridge]
I like it, I'm not gonna crack
I miss you, I'm not gonna crack
I love you, I'm not gonna crack
I killed you, I'm not gonna crack
I like it, I'm not gonna crack
I miss you, I'm not gonna crack
I love you, I'm not gonna crack
I killed you, I'm not gonna crack
[Bass Solo]
[Verse 1]
I'm so happy, 'cause today I found my friends
They're in my head
I'm so ugly, that's okay, 'cause so are you
Broke our mirrors
Sunday mornin' is every day for all I care
And I'm not scared
Light my candles in a daze 'cause I've found God
[Chorus]
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah!
[Outro]
I like it, I'm not gonna crack
I miss you, I'm not gonna crack
I love you, I'm not gonna crack
I killed you, I'm not gonna crack
I like it, I'm not gonna crack
I miss you, I'm not gonna crack
I love you, I'm not gonna crack
I killed you, I'm not gonna crack
Lithium Q&A
Who wrote Lithium's ?
Lithium was written by Kurt Cobain.
Who produced Lithium's ?
Lithium was produced by Butch Vig.
What did Nirvana say about "Lithium"?
According to Wikipedia,
Cobain said the song is about a man who turns to religion after the death of his girlfriend “as a last resort to keep himself alive.”
Cobain confirmed that the narrative of Lithium was fictional but did admit he incorporated personal experiences into the song.
I did infuse s...
Is there a live acoustic version of this song?
Yes! Kurt Cobain performed a live version of the song for the band’s post-humous release, featuring live performances and demos. The lyrics remain mostly the same, except for the outro, which is cut.