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Paper Cuts Lyrics by Nirvana

Bleach: Deluxe Edition

1989

[Verse 1]
At my feeding time
She'd push food through the door
I crawl towards the cracks of light
Sometimes I can't find my way
Newspapers spread around
Soaking all that they can
A cleaning is due again
A good hosing down

[Pre-Chorus 1]
The lady whom I feel maternal love for
Cannot look me in the eyes
But I see hers and they are blue
And they cock and twitch and masturbate

[Chorus 1]
Why?
I said so
I said so
I said so

[Post-Chorus]
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[Verse 2]
Black windows of paint
I scratch with my nails
I see others just like me
Why do they not try to escape?
They bring out the older ones
They point at my way
They come with their flashing lights
And take my family away

[Pre-Chorus 2]
And very later I have learned to
Accept some friends of ridicule
My whole existence is for your amusement
And that is why I'm here with you

[Chorus 2]
To take
Me with
Your life

[Post-Chorus]
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About “Paper Cuts” by Nirvana

Read the complete lyrics to "Paper Cuts" by Nirvana from the album "Bleach: Deluxe Edition" in 1989. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Metal, Sludge Metal, Punk Rock.

"Paper Cuts" is performed by Nirvana. from the album "Bleach: Deluxe Edition" in 1989 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Paper Cuts", explore more songs by Nirvana using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Paper Cuts" is credited to Nirvana. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Paper Cuts" appears on "Bleach: Deluxe Edition" in 1989.

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