School – English Lyrics

• By: Nirvana

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Nirvana's angst-ridden world with "School," a powerful grunge track that uses the metaphor of high school to explore themes of social conformity and frustration. By studying the lyrics and context of this song, you'll gain insight into the rebellious spirit of the grunge era and the universal experience of feeling trapped. Discover how Nirvana transformed personal feelings of alienation into a timeless anthem.

[English]

(RASPY ROCK MUSIC)

♪ WON'T YOU BELIEVE IT ♪

♪ IT'S JUST MY LUCK ♪

♪ WON'T YOU BELIEVE IT ♪

♪ IT'S JUST MY LUCK ♪

♪ WON'T YOU BELIEVE IT ♪

♪ IT'S JUST MY LUCK ♪

♪ WON'T YOU BELIEVE IT ♪

♪ IT'S JUST MY LUCK ♪

♪ NO RECESS ♪

♪ NO RECESS ♪

♪ NO RECESS ♪

♪ WON'T YOU BELIEVE IT ♪

♪ IT'S JUST MY LUCK ♪

♪ WON'T YOU BELIEVE IT ♪

♪ IT'S JUST MY LUCK ♪

♪ WON'T YOU BELIEVE IT ♪

♪ IT'S JUST MY LUCK ♪

♪ WON'T YOU BELIEVE IT ♪

♪ IT'S JUST MY LUCK ♪

♪ NO RECESS ♪

♪ NO RECESS ♪

♪ NO RECESS ♪

♪ YOU'RE IN HIGH SCHOOL AGAIN ♪

♪ YOU'RE IN HIGH SCHOOL AGAIN ♪

♪ YOU'RE IN HIGH SCHOOL AGAIN ♪

♪ YOU'RE IN HIGH SCHOOL AGAIN ♪

♪ YOU'RE IN HIGH SCHOOL AGAIN ♪

♪ YOU'RE IN HIGH SCHOOL AGAIN ♪

♪ YOU'RE IN HIGH SCHOOL AGAIN ♪

♪ YOU'RE IN HIGH SCHOOL AGAIN ♪

♪ NO RECESS ♪

♪ NO RECESS ♪

♪ NO RECESS ♪

♪ NO RECESS ♪

♪ NO RECESS ♪

♪ NO RECESS ♪

♪ NO RECESS ♪

(CROWD CHEERS)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
raspy /ˈræspi/ B2	adjective - hoarse; having a harsh, grating sound
rock /rɒk/ A1	noun - a hard mineral material; stone
music /ˈmjuːzɪk/ A1	noun - organized sound, especially with rhythm and melody
believe /bɪˈliːv/ A2	verb - to accept something as true
luck /lʌk/ A1	noun - success or failure brought by chance rather than through one's own actions
recess /ˈriːsɛs/ B1	noun - a short break from work or school
high /haɪ/ A1	adjective - at a great or considerable height
school /skuːl/ A1	noun - an institution for educating children or a place where learning takes place
crowd /kraʊd/ A1	noun - a large number of people gathered together
cheer /tʃɪə(r)/ A2	verb - to shout words of encouragement or approval noun - a shout of encouragement or applause
just /dʒʌst/ A2	adjective - fair or morally right
no /noʊ/ A1	adjective - not any; lacking