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In Bloom
Nirvana
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- Album
- Nevermind (Remastered)
- Released
- 1991
- Genres
- grunge, rock
- Length
- 4:15
- Tempo
- 157 BPM
- Label
- Geffen
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About this song
The song was written about people outside the underground music scene who began showing up at Nirvana shows after the release of the band's debut album, Bleach. Biographer Michael Azerrad wrote that its lyrics translated even better to the band's mass popularity, and he noted that its catchy chorus leads millions of people to sing along.
What it's about
The lyrics poke fun at the newer fans who came to the band's concerts after its rise in popularity.
Fun facts
- Sampled in 8 other songs, like “Rap god but the instrumental keeps changing by William Maranci”.
- Covered 13 times, including “In Bloom by Torche”.
- Written by Kurt Cobain.
- Produced by Butch Vig.
- Recorded at Sound City Studios.