Lyrics of
Pennyroyal Tea

Pennyroyal Tea was written by Kurt Cobain, the lead singer of the band Nirvana. The song is notable for its lyrical content, which deals with Cobains struggle with depression and his desire to find peace. The reference to pennyroyal tea in the songs title is often interpreted as an allusion to attempts at self-medication. The song was recorded during the sessions for the 1993 album In Utero and reflects the darker, more introspective style Cobain ... was exploring at the time. See more [+]

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I'm on, my time, with everyone
I have, very, bad posture
 Sit and drink Pennyroyal Tea
 Distill the life that's inside of me
 Sit and drink Pennyroyal Tea
 I'm anemic royalty
Give me a Leonard Cohen afterworld
So I can sigh eternally
 I'm so tired I can't sleep
 I'm a liar and a thief
 Sit and drink Pennyroyal Tea
 I'm anemic royalty

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I'm on warm milk and laxatives
Cherry-flavored antacids
 Sit and drink Pennyroyal Tea
 Distill the life that's inside of me
 Sit and drink Pennyroyal Tea
 I'm anemic royalty

(Clean electric guitar)
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