While often associated with Cobain's personal struggles, he described the song as a fictionalized account :
: The show took place on Halloween night. While Kurt dressed in his signature messy hair and torn sweater, Krist Novoselic performed in a nun’s outfit . 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. While often associated with Cobain's personal struggles, he
: 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)