Polly (Demo - 1989)
Nirvana · With The Lights Out [2004]
She'd like me to get off her first
Maybe she wants some water,
To put out the blow torch
Isn't me
Have some seed
Let me clip
Dirty wings
Let me take a ride
Cut yourself
Want some help
To please myself
Got some rope
Haven't told
Promise you
Have been true
Let me take a ride
Cut yourself
Want some help
To please myself
Polly wants a cracker,
Maybe she would like some food
She asked me to untie her,
A chase would be nice for a few
Isn't me
Have some seed
Let me clip
Dirty wings
Let me take a ride
Cut yourself
Want some help
To please myself
Got some rope
Haven't told
Promise you
Have been true
Let me take a ride
Cut yourself
Want some help
To please myself
Polly says her back hurts,
She's just as bored as me
She caught me off my guard,
Amazes me, the will of instinct
Isn't me
Haven't seen
Let me clip
Dirty wings
Let me take a ride
Cut yourself
Want some help
Please myself
Got some rope
Haven't told
Promise you
Have been true
Let me take a ride
Cut yourself
Want some help
Please myself
"That was good"
Polly (Demo - 1989)
This 1989 demo version of "Polly" captures Nirvana during a formative period before their global breakthrough. The recording showcases the band's early grunge aesthetic, characterized by a stripped-down arrangement that highlights Kurt Cobain's songwriting and vocal delivery. Featured on the 2004 compilation With The Lights Out, this track offers insight into the development of a song that would later become a staple of their live performances. The demo reflects the raw energy and minimalist approach that defined much of the group's initial output. As part of their extensive discography, this recording stands as a significant document of their evolution, illustrating how the band crafted their signature sound through experimentation and refinement during the late 1980s.