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Song Review: Where Did You Sleep Last Night? Song by Nirvana
Where Did You Sleep Last Night?” is a haunting and emotionally charged song originally recorded by American folk musician Lead Belly.
However, Nirvana’s version of the song, performed during their iconic MTV Unplugged performance in 1993, is often regarded as one of the band’s most powerful and memorable performances.
Kurt Cobain’s raw and passionate vocals, accompanied by his acoustic guitar and the band’s stripped-down instrumentation, create a deeply intense and intimate atmosphere.
The song’s lyrics speak of betrayal, heartbreak, and a sense of longing, which resonates strongly with the listener.
Cobain’s vocal performance in this rendition is particularly noteworthy.
He conveys a wide range of emotions, from vulnerability to intense anguish, as he delivers each line with raw intensity.
The haunting and raw power of his voice during the song’s climactic moments, including the chilling final scream, is a testament to his immense talent and ability to convey deep emotions through music.
The band’s decision to include this song in their MTV Unplugged performance, amidst a setlist dominated by their own material, was a bold and inspired choice.
It showcased their ability to interpret and infuse new life into traditional folk songs, while maintaining the emotional depth and intensity that defined their own music.
Nirvana’s rendition of Where Did You Sleep Last Night? is a standout moment in their discography and a testament to the band’s musical prowess.
It remains a powerful and haunting performance that captures the raw emotion and vulnerability that made Nirvana such a significant and influential force in the music world.
Lyrics For In The Pines
My girl, my girl, don’t lie to me
Tell me where did you sleep last night?
In the pines, in the pines
Where the sun don’t ever shine
I would shiver the whole night through
My girl, my girl, where will you go?
I’m going where the cold wind blows
In the pines, in the pines
Where the sun don’t ever shine
I would shiver the whole night through
Her husband was a hard working man
Just about a mile from here
His head was found in a driving wheel
But his body never was found
My girl, my girl, don’t lie to me
Tell me where did you sleep last night?
In the pines, in the pines
Where the sun don’t ever shine
I would shiver the whole night through
My girl, my girl, where will you go?
I’m going where the cold wind blows
In the pines, in the pines
Where the sun don’t ever shine
I would shiver the whole night through
My girl, my girl, don’t lie to me
Tell me where did you sleep last night?
In the pines, in the pines
Where the sun don’t ever shine
I would shiver the whole night through
My girl, my girl, where will you go
I’m going where the cold wind blows
In the pines, the pines
The sun don’t shine
I’d shiver the whole night through
Thank you
