Gallons Of Rubbing Alcohol Flow Through The Strip
Nirvana · With The Lights Out [2004]
That you're only supposed to use once and then discard
Where do you put it? In the garbage can, my honest friend
My shyness, pet her flow
She's only been five months late, even though we haven't had sex for a week
A meal a day, a meal, I say
And my heart's made my ...
Somebody else already used the word 'aurora-borealis'
She was tied up in chains, and Sam had helped her in the freezer
She's only five weeks late, but I haven't had a date forever ...
Ever ... ever ... forever!
Wish I had more ... more opportunity,
More chances to remember some things
So I couldn't have so much pressure on my ...
On my ... on my, um ... ah, on my ... um ... um ... head
We'd have so much more diversity,
And so much more input, so much more creative flow,
If we had someone in school, a 'GIT' ...
GIT ... geeks ... in ... town.
Ha! ... Come on, Dave, think of one ... !
- Girls with trouble
It should be GIC, geeks with charvels
No, GWC, fuck man this is a waste of time ...
{laughs}
One more solo? Yeahhhhhhhhh! Yeaaaahhhhh!
You're personally responsible for ...
The entire strip ... to be washed away ...
Cleansed ... as if gallons of, um, rubbing alcohol
Flowed through the strip and were set on fire.
It didn't just singe the hair, it made it straight.
And then Perry Ellis came along with his broom,
And his ... silk ...
And he ... he erected a beautiful city ...
A city of stars.
Gallons Of Rubbing Alcohol Flow Through The Strip
Released on the 2004 compilation album With The Lights Out, this track by Nirvana stands as a stark, atmospheric addition to the band's catalog. The song features a minimalist arrangement that highlights the raw energy characteristic of the group's later work, blending grunge aesthetics with a haunting, almost industrial sound. While often associated with the band's peak fame, this recording captures a specific moment in their discography where the music shifted toward a more detached, rhythmic intensity. It serves as a testament to Kurt Cobain's ability to create tension through simple instrumentation, offering a listening experience that is both immediate and deeply unsettling. The track remains a notable example of the band's versatility beyond their most famous hits.