Nirvana - Polly (Guitar Cover)

One of Nirvana's first forays into the more sinister side of social commentary, "Polly" was based on a real-life case in which serial rapist Gerald Friend tortured and sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl, who then outsmarted and escaped him by convincing him that she enjoyed it. Written from the eerie perspective of the disturbed perpetrator, both versions convey the song's ominous nature -- whether soft and sludgy on Nevermind or, in "(New Wave) Polly," frenetic and unforgiving. Though "Polly" is disturbing, it reflects Cobain's dual fascination with the macabre and extremely sensitive nature, as well as his interest in feminism under the tutelage of his ex-girlfriend, Bikini Kill's Tobi Vail. Though it's certainly not a protest song, it deftly delves into the mind of a sicko, like a succinct Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, and is an example of the thoughtful depths Cobain was willing to plumb.

Tuning: Standard

Equipment: 1967 Stella Harmony(exact same as Kurt had)

Lyrics: Polly wants a cracker
I think I should get off her first
I think she wants some water
To put out the blow torch

Isn't me, have a seed
Let me clip your dirty wings
Let me take a ride, cut yourself
Want some help, please myself

Got some rope, you have been told
Promise you, I have been true
Let me take a ride, cut yourself
Want some help, please myself

Polly wants a cracker
Maybe she would like some food
She asked me to untie her
A chase would be nice for a few

Isn't me, have a seed
Let me clip dirty wings
Let me take a ride, cut yourself
Want some help, please myself

Got some rope, you have been told
Promise you, I have been true
Let me take a ride, cut yourself
Want some help, please myself

Polly said

Polly says her back hurts
She's just as bored as me
She caught me off my guard
Amazes me the will of instinct

Isn't me, have a seed
Let me clip dirty wings
Let me take a ride, cut yourself
Want some help, please myself

Got some rope, you have been told
Promise you, I have been true
Let me take a ride, cut yourself
Want some help, please myself

Nirvana Polly Guitar Cover

#Nirvana #Polly #KurtCobain

[-VEN]

I fear no headstock, but that one, that one scares me

[athenagoras.v]

I read that Kurt found a five string stella guitar in a pawn shop for about $20. Butch Vig also stated that the guitar had almost no tone because Kurt didn't even bother changing the strings! How awesome is that

[lethv]

He litterally took off the High E string for this, what a legend

[helterskelter]

I literally can't differentiate between your guitar and the original. That's scary. Props to you.

[Tomnedreb]

One of Nirvana's first forays into the more sinister side of social commentary, "Polly" was based on a real-life case in which serial rapist Gerald Friend tortured and sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl, who then outsmarted and escaped him by convincing him that she enjoyed it. Written from the eerie perspective of the disturbed perpetrator, both versions convey the song's ominous nature -- whether soft and sludgy on Nevermind or, in "(New Wave) Polly, " frenetic and unforgiving. Though "Polly" is disturbing, it reflects Cobain's dual fascination with the macabre and extremely sensitive nature, as well as his interest in feminism under the tutelage of his ex-girlfriend, Bikini Kill's Tobi Vail. Though it's certainly not a protest song, it deftly delves into the mind of a sicko, like a succinct Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, and is an example of the thoughtful depths Cobain was willing to plumb.

Tuning: Standard

Equipment: 1967 Stella Harmony(exact same as Kurt had)

Lyrics: Polly wants a cracker
I think I should get off her first
I think she wants some water
To put out the blow torch

Isn't me, have a seed
Let me clip your dirty wings
Let me take a ride, cut yourself
Want some help, please myself

Got some rope, you have been told
Promise you, I have been true
Let me take a ride, cut yourself
Want some help, please myself

Polly wants a cracker
Maybe she would like some food
She asked me to untie her
A chase would be nice for a few

Isn't me, have a seed
Let me clip dirty wings
Let me take a ride, cut yourself
Want some help, please myself

Got some rope, you have been told
Promise you, I have been true
Let me take a ride, cut yourself
Want some help, please myself

Polly said

Polly says her back hurts
She's just as bored as me
She caught me off my guard
Amazes me the will of instinct

Isn't me, have a seed
Let me clip dirty wings
Let me take a ride, cut yourself
Want some help, please myself

Got some rope, you have been told
Promise you, I have been true
Let me take a ride, cut yourself
Want some help, please myself

[tyrantsofficial]

Thank you for another video and for keeping Kurt’s music alive.

[someguy]

I love that sunburst to death! I have my own 6 string Stella from about '71, they really are secretly large and foreboding. Much love, Tom!

[brysont]

I’m back for another Nirvana cover man still sounds Great

[haywoodjblome]

This sounds like the original, was it also played with 5 strings?

[Wolvereyne]

Great playing! I can remember learning all this nirvana stuff on guitar in the mid 90tis without internet..only guitartab books of their official records..after school for hours..that was an awesome time! No Computer or phones needed! Cheers!

[Soviless]

i really think this song has a special nostalgic sound. i remember listening to a little nirvana in middle school but not really appreciating the band until i started playing guitar in college and nirvana became one of my favorite bands alongside blind melon and Alice in chains.

[cyrilthecoolguy]

Great cover ! Nirvana isn't dead because you keep them alive ! It's nice to see this.

[bciecko]

I've got that same shirt. Wore it yesterday. Haha. Cool. I've wanted to tackle this song, haven't yet. This kinda makes me want to. Great job as usual.

[speude]

Merci de nous faire partager ton travail et ta passion pour ce groupe qui est Nirvana.

[Whatruacop]

I don’t care what anyone says no guitar can ever replicate the tone in Polly and Something In The Way like a good old Stella Harmony what a beautiful guitar

[bofadeez]

Finally Tom!!

One of my favorite songs,

Thank you for your amazing covers.

[stevebecei]

Smashed it as always! Btw your new "Come as You Are" cover is 100% Flawless! & It's MAD how you play so much Nirvana! Much appreciation 4 all your posts coz I've learnt a fair bit from watching you play, ur now da BEST Nirvana cover Artist on all of YT!

[lclocean]

hey, I've been a sucker for this channel for a long time and I listen to your covers every single day basically lol

[Kittensandpuppies]

Love acoustic Nirvana! As always, Tom, great cover!

[itszondo]

just saw and enjoyed this video and this song seems easy to play which i will give an attempt and i also started to see the rest of your channel which is all nirvana which is sick man