Discover the story of the song > Smells Like Teen Spirit – Nirvana

The song is about a teenage boy who is feeling disillusioned and bored with his life. He talks about how he finds entertainment in pretending to be someone else and losing himself in the music. He also mentions feeling stupid and contagious, and describes his sexual desires as a mosquito biting him. The chorus talks about how he wants to be entertained and doesn't care about the danger, and the guitar solo represents the energy and passion he feels. In the end, he acknowledges that he forgets why he even does this, but continues on anyways.