A First Listen of Polly by Nirvana (Reaction)

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[@koolaids-man8668]

Love the idea of you recommending hip hop songs that remind you of the songs you're reacting to, I think you should make that a regular thing. It's always great having the experience go both ways

[@SyedRewinds]

Thanks for this suggestion man! I'll start including this in as many vids as I can

[@jodyparrish637]

In that vein how did Immortal Technique “Dance with the Devil” not come up in this context.

[@gvehar]

This was based on a true story Kurt read in the paper. The victim was eventually able to escape from her attacker and he is still in jail. Kurt added the part about her pretending to like him in order to get away. Nirvana did an electric version of the song before settling on the acoustic version. This was recorded before Dave Grohl was in the band so it’s actually Chad on the cymbals and Kurt doubling his vocals.

[@amedeoavogadro2788]

Sad that that sex offender had been sentenced to 75 years for doing this in the 60s and was released only to do it again to a 14 year old in the 80s.

[@mumbles215]

That’s horrible. Progressive Justice. Frontier Justice had long since been killed by then. Frontier Justice he would have been hanged, if the posse didn’t get him first.

[@janna2245]

Really? I thought that was Dave. Wow

[@DelaneyOconnell2007]

Loving all of your Nirvana reactions!

[@ztm_666]

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[@SyedRewinds]

Thanks for the kind words Delaney, means a lot ❤✌

[@leanxxp616]

This song is an excellent example of Kurt's unique and special gift for songwriting. As others have pointed out, this song was inspired by a true story abduction, torture, and rape of a young girl. The incident broke Kurt's heart. Kurt often used his art, and his platform to speak out against rape, sexism, and violence. And this song is an example of that. But it's also sho much more. Lots of people write songs about pain, or calling attention to important issues. Not many people would write a song about brutal torture and rape... from the point of view of the RAPIST. The girl isn't the protagonist of this song, and her abuse isn't being addressed passively or objectively. Instead, Kurt puts you, the listener into the scrambled thoughts and demented urges of a monster. He recounts with almost indifference the most gruesome and appalling thoughts. You are, as the listener, meant to be unnerved. It's supposed to be disturbing, and haunting. Because Kurt doesn't want you to just pay lip service to how terrible rape is, or how unfortunate this girls story was. He wants you to be as troubled by it all as he is. He wants you to remember.

[@mr.mustard2521]

Love the reaction! You should do all apologies off in utero

[@cosmicheathen1955]

Great reaction... I recommend you to listen "Paper Cuts" by Nirvana it's even more darker than this one. Also based on the true events. It's the song that introduced me to Nirvana and I'm in love since then. I have my own personal interpretation on that song very close to me. I would love to know your interpretation and perspective on that.

[@SyedRewinds]

thanks for the kind words and Ive added that to the list now too!

[@rosssharphandlegoeshere]

please listen to milk it. its a darker, heavier song from in utero than channels so much rage

[@theandrewhq9193]

Definitely recommend territorial pissings by nirvana

[@fenderfox5080]

I haven't found many reacting to nirvana, thank you sir for your take on such an amazing man.

[@nvermindvana]

you should listen to rape me by them its off their third album in utero and is more of a follow up to polly since people didnt seem to get the message that it was an anti-rape song

[@johnackerson7839]

You should check out Say it Ain’t So by Weezer or Waiting On You, also by them

[@KylieIsOverIt]

Oof. There are literally zero "Fun" Facts about this song. This BGV is actually Kurt, though Dave sang BGVs live and is recorded on the Unplugged version. The boldness of writing from the perspective of the perpetrator is both terrifying and legendary. Recommendations - live songs with great videos that really capture the vibe of each band member: Breed (Paramount); Radio Friendly Unit Shifter (Live and Loud).

[@SyedRewinds]

Breed Paramount seems to come up a lot, deffo will be covered soon. Thank!

[@mumbles215]

Breed paramount is the song I’d play for aliens when they ask what rock n roll is.

[@cunningstunt69]

sappy or paper cuts by nirvana

[@stever3534]

Yet another great reaction. I don't know if you have listened to this or not, but Nirvana's biggest song is Smells Like Teen Spirit. Besides that, Heart Shaped Box is considered one of their best by many fans. Glad you are diving into Nirvana's music, they are such an amazing band.

[@Kondel_channel]

Kurt D. Cobain is the legend

[@damonhines8187]

Brilliant? Yes. Chilling? Absolutely. Great interpretation, mate.

[@SyedRewinds]

Many thanks Damon!

[@damonhines8187]

@@SyedRewinds nah, thank YOU, man, it's a treat to listen to someone as articulate and incisive. Loving your selections too, gotta dive into the back catalogue. All the best, ttyl8r.

[@bjwnashe5589]

I think the lyrics here are a bit lazy, considering the subject matter. Nick Cave was always better at this kind of thing. Listen to "The Mercy Seat" or "Do You Love Me" or any of the Murder Ballads LP. I love Nirvana, but my only critique is the lazy lyrics. Don't hold up well over time. Too slipshod, like Kurt didn't really give a fuck.

[@y4rji]

I made my friend listen to this, he said it was boring but the lyrics was relatable.. he thought the song is about depression

[@seanpayne2470]

ur friend is a moron respectfully 😂i can’t say much for the first 30 seconds i actually thought it was ab a parrot and then i was like “okay this clearly means something else”

[@jump_start]

You gotta check out Dumb by Nirvana sometime

[@billi2182]

The full story behind the song kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHucaH6aibZ5rdk I won’t spoil it but you should check it out if you haven’t already I’ll definitely be checking out those two songs you recommended at the end. As always great content.

[@iainprendergast8311]

He called out every American Psycho in his life and I knew it was true even here in Britain we knew everything he said was true with Melody

[@tomhoup4843]

It actually happened in the 80's a girl was kidnapped and raped and tortured her

[@brandonx7215]

MORE FROM THE ALBUM "BLEACH"!!!! New sub....

[@NBAHOTTAKEZ]

You should listen to Heart-Shaped Box

[@hays9008]

Based on a true story. Victim was 14 she got away. Kurt was very vocal about men who abuse women. He did another song called Rape Me.

[@rustyrebar123]

I have a hard time listening to this song. The theme is too disturbing.

[@tonywhite9873]

That is a kinky song, the last part tells it all.

[@chriss8792]

React to sappy! By nirvana

[@happilyeggs4627]

You should listen to Mulligan and O'Hare, "Rose". It's so far out of your wheelhouse it will blow your tiny mind.

[@maniuser5397]

I highly recommend u a song from their first album called paper cuts

[@mistere6871]

3 am too

[@enochancient9931]

Nice

[@ruidos38]

Very good reaction.. Please react Very Ape or Tool song Sober live (pro Shot) Big regards from Chile

[@nadyavishnyakova8297]

the interesting part is that this song is darker in terms of the lyrics not the sound. it’s a r@pist POV kinda, based on a true story of a 14 year old girl getting kidnapped and tortured. luckily she was able to escape him. this song and r@pe me always fascinated me, they’re connected in a way, both are dark and about a heavy topic.

[@wantutosigh1117]

The sound of this song is dark too. The tone is crazy. Kurt playing on a beat up acoustic guitar that doesn't stay in tune, bass, and a symbol. With Kurt double his vocals in different octaves.

[@nadyavishnyakova8297]

@@wantutosigh1117 well yeah, the sound is dark too but normally you wouldn’t expect such lyrics to go with a tune like that 😹

[@santaisgruntinginmycloset9422]

If you wanna listen to another nirvana song,this is an underated one imo,Clean Up Before She Comes. One of nirvana's earliest so far but wasn't on any of their big albums...

[@matthewwalker5430]

Kurt was doing True Crime way back in the 80s/90s. Ahead of his time indeed

[@Uhyae]

The part with it amazes me the will of instinct is that she did infact excape her capture from the trunk of a car

[@evanvanduong]

You should do Graceland by Paul Simon! All time classic song with incredible musicality!

[@Figey_2022]

You should react to Creeping death By mettalica Also love this shit

[@iainprendergast8311]

And at the time this was fucking serious when we heard it it was straight as a smells like teen spirit the whole album was Crux

[@joshhawkins8394]

Should react to milk it and where did you sleep last night

[@SyedRewinds]

added to the list Josh!

[@joshhawkins8394]

@@SyedRewinds please 😭

[@nancybsyb]

True story about what happened in to to a young girl. The man tortured and raped her but as you can see... She escaped! RIP Kurt

[@jessicaphillips8422]

You really would do better to read up on the actual band or writers meaning BEFORE listening to the songs. So sooo many songs, are cryptic…not only because that’s the way the writer wants to share it, but also to be able to say what they need to without too much blowback. Kurt knew what he was doing and he did it masterfully. But try to check out the band stories before listening and even watching some music videos!!

[@SyedRewinds]

Whats up Jessica, this would lose much of the fun listening to the song then. Part of the magic is being surprised by what you hear. Thanks for the comment though ❤️✌️

[@ferniek5000]

I think when encountering a work of art it is valuable to form your own impressions before learning what other people say about it. This allows you to connect genuinely with the work without someone telling you what you should think about it. If you do your research second, then you will get more out of it. At least that's how it is for me.

[@TheJinjo75]

Im really liking all your Bob Dylan and Nirvana reactions. Good content even tho good looking British people turn me off.

[@zaradragonia9863]

There's so much to recommend for you to hear..

[@zaradragonia9863]

Very smart take on this song Syed.. I think you're ultra intelligent. I've found you, now I am not leaving