White Lace And Strange
Nirvana · With The Lights Out - CD 1
You wanted it to be the way you like it
I`m no lover
We wanted you to see it the way you wanted
It's all right
I could be crazy
But I could be human
I never wanted to open your eyes
I could be crazy
but I could be human
I never wanted to
I`m no lover
You wanted to be living up in the air, yeah
I`m no lover
But please let go of the human
That`s me
Originally by Thunder And Roses
White Lace And Strange
Released on the 2004 compilation album With The Lights Out, Nirvana's "White Lace And Strange" stands as a hauntingly beautiful track that exemplifies the band's late-period evolution. Recorded during the final months of Kurt Cobain's life, the song features a distinctive, almost folk-like melody that contrasts sharply with the grunge aesthetic that defined their earlier work. The recording captures a raw, intimate vocal performance from Cobain, delivering lyrics that explore themes of vulnerability and existential questioning. As part of the band's discography, this track highlights their versatility and emotional depth, serving as a poignant reminder of their artistic maturity before their dissolution in 1994.