Polly
Nirvana · Nevermind
Think I should get off her first
Think she wants some water
To put out the blow torch
Isn't me
Have a seat
Let me clip
Dirty wings
Let me take a ride
Cut yourself
Want some help
Please myself
Got some rope
Have been told
Promise you
Have been true
Let me take a ride
Cut yourself
Want some help
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 a seat
Let me clip
Dirty wings
Let me take a ride
Cut yourself
Want some help
Please myself
Got some rope
Have been told
Promise you
Have been true
Let me take a ride
Cut yourself
Want some help
Please myself
Polly said
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
Have a seat
Let me clip
Dirty wings
Let me take a ride
Cut yourself
Want some help
Please myself
Got some rope
Have been told
Promise you
Have been true
Let me take a ride
Cut yourself
Want some help
Please myself
Polly - Nirvana
Released on the landmark 1991 album Nevermind, "Polly" stands as a defining track of the grunge movement, blending raw energy with a hauntingly repetitive structure. The song features a distinctive interplay between Krist Novoselic's driving bassline and Dave Grohl's pounding drums, creating a rhythmic tension that mirrors the album's themes of suburban alienation and adolescent angst. Its inclusion on the iconic Nevermind record cemented Nirvana's status as the voice of a generation, influencing countless alternative rock bands that followed. The track's enduring appeal lies in its visceral delivery and its ability to capture the chaotic spirit of early 1990s Seattle music, remaining a staple of their discography and a critical touchstone in rock history.