You Probably Didn’t Know What these Misunderstood Songs Are Actually About

Published on October 5, 2021
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Summer of ’69 by Bryan Adams

Summer of ’69 was written by Bryan Adams and had a powerful focus on nostalgia. Therefore, everyone assumes that he wrote it about being a teenager in that period. However, he was actually only 9 years old. There are allusions to the lives of the writers, but Adams chose the number based on the sexual position.

Summer Of '69 By Bryan Adams

Summer Of ’69 By Bryan Adams

Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana

This song is hailed as a generational masterpiece since it was released back in 1991. However, no one knows what it’s all about, including Kurt Cobain! The title came from one woman who claimed that Kurt smelled like Teen Spirit, and the band members didn’t know it was a brand of deodorant!

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Smells Like Teen Spirit By Nirvana

Smells Like Teen Spirit By Nirvana