Smells Like Nirvana
Weird Al Yankovic · Greatest Hits Volume 2
Can't figure any lyrics out
How do the words to it go?
I wish you'd tell me, I don't know
Don't know, don't know, don't know, oh no
Don't know, don't know, don't know
Now I'm mumblin' and I'm screamin'
And I don't know what I'm singin'
Crank the volume, ears are bleedin'
I still don't know what I'm singin'
We're so loud and incoherent
Boy this oughtta bug your parents
Yeah
It's un-in-tel-ligible
I just can't get it through my skull
It's hard to bargle naudle zausz
With all these marbles in my mouth
Don't know, don't know, don't know, oh no
Don't know, don't know, don't know...
Well we don't sound like Madonna
Here we are now, we're Nirvana
Sing distinctly? We don't wanna
Buy our album, we're Nirvana
A garage band from Seattle
Well, it sure beats raising cattle
Yeah
And I forgot the next verse
Oh well, I guess it pays to rehearse
The lyric sheet's so hard to find
What are the words? Oh, nevermind
Don't know, don't know, don't know, oh no
Don't know, don't know don't know...
Well, I'm yellin' and we're playin'
But I don't know what I'm sayin'
What's the message I'm conveyin'?
Can you tell me what I'm sayin'?
So have you got some idea?
Didn't think so, well, I'll see ya!
Sayonara, sayonara
Ayonawa, adinawa
Odinaya, yodinaya
Yaddayadda, yaaahyaaah
Ayaaaaah!
Smells Like Nirvana
Weird Al Yankovic's 'Smells Like Nirvana' stands as a quintessential example of his skillful parody work, capturing the iconic sound of the grunge movement while delivering his signature comedic twist. Released on the 'Greatest Hits Volume 2' compilation, this track showcases Yankovic's ability to mimic the raw energy of Kurt Cobain and Nirvana without resorting to direct imitation. The song serves as a cultural touchstone, highlighting how parody artists can engage with significant musical moments of the late 1990s. By blending the aesthetic of the era with his own distinct vocal style and humorous lyrics, Yankovic created a recording that resonates with fans of both the original act and his extensive discography of parodies.