Originally written in May 1991 and performed live later that year, “Rape Me” was recorded in a studio setting in February 1993. It was released on the band’s final studio album, September 1993’s In Utero.
Kurt Cobain wanted to make a strong statement in support of women and against violence. Cobain...
[Verse 1]
Rape me
Rape me, my friend
Rape me
Rape me again
[Chorus]
I'm not the only one, ah-ah
I'm not the only one, ah-ah
I'm not the only one, ah-ah
I'm not the only one
[Verse 2]
Hate me
Do it and do it again
Waste me
Rape me, my friend
[Chorus]
I'm not the only one, ah-ah
I'm not the only one, ah-ah
I'm not the only one, ah-ah
I'm not the only one
[Bridge]
My favorite inside source
I'll kiss your open sores
I appreciate your concern
You're gonna stink and burn
[Verse 1]
Rape me
Rape me, my friend
Rape me
Rape me again
[Chorus]
I'm not the only one, ah-ah
I'm not the only one, ah-ah
I'm not the only one, ah-ah
I'm not the only one
[Outro]
Rape me! (Rape me!)
Rape me! (Rape me!)
Rape me! (Rape me!)
Rape me! (Rape me!)
Rape me! (Rape me!)
Rape me! (Rape me!)
Rape me!
Rape Me was written by Kurt Cobain.
Rape Me was produced by Steve Albini.
Asked by Rolling Stone about criticism of the song “from some women who feel it’s rather cavalier for a man to be using such a potent, inflammatory word so freely,” Cobain responded,
I understand that point of view, and I’ve heard it a lot. I’ve gone back and forth between regretting it and trying...