Nirvana - Heart-Shaped Box |
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Survey: There have been several interpretations of this song, from Kurt Cobain’s statement that he was inspired by documentaries about children’s cancer to his relationship, both in the media and in their personal lives, with Courtney Love. What is your own interpretation of the song?
Fun Facts: During the recording of the album, the band had difficulty composing and recording “Heart-Shaped Box,” and it ended up being remixed before the end of the recording sessions. After its release, critics directed their focus toward the lyrics, for which there were several interpretations. Kurt Cobain has stated that he was inspired by documentaries about children with cancer, but those in the media have believed it to be about his relationship with Courtney Love. Despite serious controversy surrounding the music video, it won two MTV Video Music Awards in 1994 for Best Alternative Video and Best Art Direction, both of which were accepted by the remaining band members after Kurt Cobain’s death. Enjoy! All rights reserved to Nirvana and DGC/Geffen Records. No copyright infringement intended. All photos are from Wikipedia, Yahoo, and Bing images. All fun facts are from Wikipedia. |