Love Gun

Nirvana · Other Songs - Nirvana

I really love you baby
I love what you've got
Let's get together, we can
Get hot
No more tomorrow, baby
Time is today
Girl, I can make you feel
Okay

No place for hidin' baby
No place to run
You pull the trigger of my
Love gun, love gun
Love gun, love gun

You can't forget me baby
Don't try to lie
You'll never leave me, mama
So don't try
I'll be a gambler, baby
Lay down the bet
We get together, mama
You'll sweat

No place for hidin' baby
No place to run
You pull the trigger of my
Love gun, love gun (repeated several times)

Originally by Kiss

Love Gun

Nirvana's 'Love Gun' stands as a defining track from the band's early career, capturing the raw energy and grunge aesthetic that would soon reshape rock music. Recorded during the formative period of the Seattle scene, the song features Kurt Cobain's distinctive vocal delivery and a driving rhythm section that exemplifies the band's signature sound. Released on the compilation album 'Nirvana (Best Of)', the recording highlights the band's transition from punk influences to a more polished yet still visceral style. The track remains a staple of their discography, often cited as a key example of the grunge movement's impact on 1990s alternative rock. Its enduring popularity reflects the band's ability to blend personal angst with anthemic power, creating a sonic template that influenced countless subsequent artists.