Drain You
Nirvana · Live At Reading [2009]
I'm lucky to have met you
I don't care what you think
Unless it is about me
It is now my duty to completely drain you
A travel through a tube
And end up in your infection
Chew your meat for you
Pass it back and forth
In a passionate kiss
From my mouth to yours
'Cause I like you
With eyes so dialated,
I've become your pupil
You've taught me everything
Without a poison apple
The water is so yellow, I'm a healthy student
Indebted and so grateful -
Vacuum out the fluids
Chew your meat for you
Pass it back and forth
In a passionate kiss
From my mouth to yours
'Cause I like you
One baby to another says -
I'm lucky to have met you
I don't care what you think
Unless it is about me
It is now my duty to completely drain you
A travel through a tube
And end up in your infection
Chew your meat for you
Pass it back and forth
In a passionate kiss
From my mouth to yours
Sloppy lips to lips
You're my vitamins
I'm like you
Drain You
Recorded live at Reading Festival in 1993, "Drain You" captures Nirvana's raw energy and chaotic intensity at the height of their fame. The track features a driving guitar riff and a frenetic drumming style that defines the grunge genre's sound during the early 1990s. Performed by Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic, the song showcases the band's ability to blend punk aggression with melodic sensibilities. It remains a staple of their live repertoire, often cited as an example of the band's most powerful and unpolished performances. The recording on the 2009 compilation highlights the visceral impact of their live shows, distinguishing it from studio versions found on albums like "With The Lights Out." This track stands as a significant document of the era's musical landscape and the band's evolving sound.