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Been a Son

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Been a Son

Release date: 1st November 1989

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"Been a Son" is a track by Nirvana, from the album Nirvana, released 1st November 1989. Full lyrics are available below. Dork has published 1 article about Nirvana.

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Lyrics

Been a Son

[Verse 1]

She should have stayed away from friends

She should have had more time to spend

She should have died when she was born

She should have worn the crown of thorns

[Chorus]

She should have been a son

She should have been a son

She should have been a son

She should have been a son

[Verse 2]

She should have made her mother proud

She should have stood out in the crowd

She should have had another chance

She should have fallen on her stance

[Chorus]

She should have been a son

She should have been a son

She should have been a son

She should have been a son

[Bass Solo]

[Chorus]

She should have been a son

She should have been a son

She should have been a son

She should have been a son

[Verse 1]

She should have stayed away from friends

She should have had more time to spend

She should have died when she was born

She should have worn the crown of thorns

[Chorus]

She should have been a son

She should have been a son

She should have been a son

She should have been a son

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Track details

From Nirvana

1989

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29th October 2002

Release year

1989

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Credits

Production & Engineering

Writer: Krist Novoselic, Kurt Cobain
Producer: Steve Fisk
Engineer: Steve Fisk
Bass: Krist Novoselic
Drums: Chad Channing
Guitar: Kurt Cobain
Vocals: Kurt Cobain
Graphic Design: Lisa Orth
Manufacturer: The Cartel (Record Distribution Organization)
Mixing Engineer: Steve Fisk
Photography: Tracy Marander
Recording Engineer: Steve Fisk