Dumb
Nirvana · In Utero
But I can pretend
The sun is gone
But I have a light
The day is done
But I'm having fun
I think I'm dumb
Or maybe just happy
Think I'm just happy
Think I'm just happy
Think I'm just happy
My heart is broke
But I have some glue
Help me inhale
And mend it with you
We'll float around
And hang out on clouds
Then we'll come down
And have a hangover
Have a hangover
Have a hangover
Have a hangover
Skin the sun
Fall asleep
Wish away
The soul is cheap
Lesson learned
Wish me luck
Soothe the burn
Wake me up
I'm not like them
But I can pretend
The sun is gone
But I have a light
My day is done
But I'm having fun
I think I'm dumb
Maybe just happy
Think I'm just happy
Think I'm just happy
Think I'm just happy
I think I'm dumb
I think I'm dumb
I think I'm dumb
I think I'm dumb
I think I'm dumb
I think I'm dumb
I think I'm dumb
I think I'm dumb
I think I'm dumb
I think I'm dumb
I think I'm dumb
I think I'm dumb
About Dumb
"Dumb" stands as a pivotal track on Nirvana's 1993 album *In Utero*, marking a decisive shift in the band's sonic direction toward a rawer, more aggressive sound. Released during the height of the grunge movement, the song features a driving rhythm section and Kurt Cobain's distinctive vocal delivery, which blends melodic sensibility with a gritty, conversational tone. The recording captures the band's evolution away from the polished production of their earlier work, embracing a lo-fi aesthetic that defined the era. As a key component of the *In Utero* catalogue, the track exemplifies the band's ability to fuse punk energy with alternative rock, influencing countless subsequent artists in the genre. Its enduring legacy lies in its authentic representation of the mid-90s musical landscape and its role in cementing Nirvana's status as a defining act of the decade.