Watch the full 16mm performance of 'Lithium' at the Paramount, capturing the band's electrifying energy in 1991: Nirvana - Lithium (Live At The Paramount, Seattle / 1991) NirvanaVEVO YouTube• Apr 12, 2019 The Meaning of "Lithium"
: The lyrics tell the story of a man who turns to religion as a "last resort" to keep from suicide after the death of his girlfriend. Nirvana - Lithium (Live At The Paramount, Seattle / 1991)
: The performance featured two of Cobain's friends dancing on stage wearing shirts that read "Boy" and "Girl," adding to the punk/grunge atmosphere of the evening. Watch the full 16mm performance of 'Lithium' at
: The title refers to the medication used to treat bipolar disorder, acting as a metaphor for religion as a mental stabilizer . Nirvana - Lithium (Live At The Paramount, Seattle / 1991)