Underneath the bridge
Tarp as sprung a leak
And the animals I've trapped
Have all become my pets
And I'm living off of grass
And the drippings from the ceiling
It's ok to eat fish
'Cause they haven't any feelings
Something in the way, hmmm
Something in the way, yeah, hmmm
Something in the way, hmmm
Something in the way, yeah, hmmm
Underneath the bridge
Tarp has sprung a leak
And the animals I've trapped
All become my pets
And I'm living off of grass
And the drippings from the ceiling
It's ok to eat fish
'Cause they haven't any feelings
Something in the way, hmmm
Something in the way, yeah, hmmm
Something in the way, hmmm
Something in the way, yeah, hmmm
Underneat the bridge
Mom has come to bring me
Something else to eat
And then she will sing me
All the way to sleep
When I'm overcome, I'm homesick...
...
Anyone who sees it...
Something in the way... hmmm...
Something in the way... yea
Something in the way... hmmm
Something in the way, yeah, hmmm
Something in the way, hmmm
Something in the way, yeah, hmmm
Something in the way, hmmm
Something in the way, yeah
Hmmm
About This Song
"Something in the Way" is a haunting, minimalist ballad that depicts profound isolation and homelessness through Kurt Cobain's deeply personal lyrics about living beneath a bridge in his hometown of Aberdeen, Washington. The song's sparse arrangement-featuring gentle acoustic guitar, subtle bass, and Cobain's vulnerable, whispered vocals-creates an intimate atmosphere of desperation and resignation. Lyrically, it explores themes of poverty, alienation, and survival at society's margins, with the repeated refrain "something in the way" suggesting both physical obstacles and emotional barriers preventing escape from this desolate existence. The track stands as one of Nirvana's most emotionally raw compositions, stripping away their typical grunge intensity to reveal Cobain's fragile humanity and foreshadowing the personal struggles that would later consume him. Its quiet power and unflinching portrayal of mental anguish make it a devastating closer to *Nevermind* and one of alternative rock's most poignant statements.
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