What is the Nirvana song 'Lithium' about?

Lithium is prescribed to treat manic/depressive symptoms, so right off the bat its pretty clear that this song is about a very troubled person. I think the lyrics actually described a manic depressive pretty well. "I'm so lonely. And that's ok. read more

"Lithium" is a song by American rock band Nirvana. Written by frontman Kurt Cobain, the song is about a man who turns to religion amid thoughts of suicide. Nirvana first recorded "Lithium" in 1990 but then re-recorded the song the following year for the group's second album Nevermind (1991). read more

Lithium is prescribed to treat manic/depressive symptoms, so right off the bat its pretty clear that this song is about a very troubled person. I think the lyrics actually described a manic depressive pretty well. "I'm so lonely. read more

General CommentThis song is about how his mental illness (bipolar) makes him feel. Bipolar dosnt just make you feel depressed but it also makes you have sever mood swings and thats what he's describing. Lithium is the drug perscribed to people with the illness. read more