Nirvana - School Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the song 'School' by Nirvana?

   'School' was written by Kurt Cobain, the lead singer and guitarist of Nirvana.

2. When was 'School' first performed live?

   'School' was first performed live during Nirvana's 1989 tour of Europe with their Sub Pop labelmates TAD.

3. What inspired Kurt Cobain to write 'School'?

   'School' was inspired by Kurt Cobain's view of the Grunge scene in Washington, which he compared to high school cliques. The song reflects his feelings of disillusionment and exhaustion with the music scene.

4. What is the repeated phrase in 'School'?

   The repeated phrases in 'School' are 'Won't you believe it? It's just my luck,' and 'No recess.'

5. How did Kurt Cobain describe his high school experience?

   Kurt Cobain described his high school experience as being very withdrawn and antisocial. He mentioned that people left him alone because he felt so different and crazy.

6. Why did Kurt Cobain feel disenchanted even before signing with Geffen Records?

   During their 1989 European tour, Kurt Cobain noticed that audiences were filled with people who used to bully him in school. This led to his feelings of disenchantment and exhaustion even before Nirvana signed with Geffen Records.