Lyrics:

Kurt Cobain was inspired to write this song after reading the novel “Perfume”, one of his favorite books. The song mainly describes Jean, the main character of the book.
Like most babies smell like butter
His smell smelled like no other
He was born scentless and senseless
He was born a scentless apprentice

Hey, away!
Go away!
Go away!

Every wet nurse refused to feed him
Electrolytes smell like semen
I promise not to sell your perfumed secrets
There are countless formulas for pressing flowers

Hey, away!
Go away!
Go away!


I lie in the soil and fertilize mushrooms
Leakin' out gas fumes are made into perfume
You can't fire me 'cause I quit
Throw me in the fire and I won't throw a fit

Hey, away!
Go away!
Go away!
Go away!
Go away!
Go away!