Where Did You Sleep Last Night
Nirvana · With The Lights Out [2004]
Tell me, where did you sleep last night?
In the pines, in the pines
Where the sun don't ever shine
I would shiver the whole night through
My girl, my girl, where will you go?
I'm goin where the cold wind blows
In the pines, in the pines
Where the sun don't ever shine
I would shiver the whole night through
Her husband was a hard working man
Just about a mile from here
His head was found in a driving wheel
But his body never was found
My girl, my girl, don't lie to me
Tell me, where did you sleep last night?
In the pines, in the pines
Where the sun don't ever shine
I would shiver the whole night through
My girl, my girl, where will you go?
I'm goin where the cold wind blows
In the pines, in the pines
Where the sun don't ever shine
I would shiver the whole night through
My girl, my girl, don't lie to me
Tell me, where did you sleep last night?
In the pines, in the pines
Where the sun don't ever shine
I would shiver the whole night through
My girl, my girl, where will you go?
I'm going where the cold wind blows
In the pines, the pines
The sun
Ever shine
I'd shiver the whole night through
Where Did You Sleep Last Night
Nirvana's haunting rendition of 'Where Did You Sleep Last Night' stands as a defining moment in their live performances and posthumous discography. Featured on the 2004 box set With The Lights Out, this cover of the traditional folk song showcases Kurt Cobain's raw emotional intensity and the band's ability to reinterpret classic material. The track captures the grunge era's signature blend of melancholy and explosive energy, with Cobain's vocal delivery conveying a profound sense of desperation. As a staple of their live sets, the song highlights the group's deep connection to American folk traditions while maintaining their distinct alternative rock identity. This recording remains a testament to the band's enduring influence and their capacity to transform existing works into timeless anthems.