Reviews for Heart - Shaped Box Lyrics

The title sums it up, but in long form, the song, as interesting and creative as its lyrics are, is very repetitive in a grating sort of way. One cause of this is the vocals: the main voice lead is oftentimes very over-used. There are many segments of the song in which vocals are used where it would be much better without them. In addition, his voice is unrefined, and almost painful at points. ("Cay-un-currrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr...")

The guitar work is simplistic, and there's just a lot more that could have been done for this song. It's not a bad tune, but it could use a lot of work.

I'm giving a rose to the part about the eating of cancer because i want to see more of that in 2007

-Doug Benson
"The Pop Culture Bachelor"

i was reading about how someone said the chords were unrecognizable? thats not so. the song is only 3 chords. g sharp minor, e major, c sharp dominant 7. anyway, wtih that out of the way, i love this soooooong

This song seems to open up more perspectives on the average love-song. Usually, they're mellow and catchy, but this one is so deep and hard, it really seems to through you right into the lyrics. The words Kurt uses are just so poetical. U definately think this song is about his relationship with Courtney. She definately was an influence in his lyric writing.

This song has a certain power to it. It's sad and angry yet it is obviously a song influences by Kurt Cobain's love for Courtney and the female body. It's a great song that should be remembered by all Nirvana fans.

This song kick$ ass but makes absolutely no logical sense.
I guess most songs don't make sense any more though.

I definitley like it... It's different from all the other songs.. (ofcourse)

But it's fabuloys... I love it...

When Courney was with Billy Corgan (smashing pupkings) before the Kurt Cobain period,
she kept all Billy's poems in an heart shaped box.
after discovering the Box, Kurt wrote this song.

'Gaves him good inspiration! ;)

That's for the little story.
Funny...

Perhaps a favorite song - I looked it up on the internet and the chords are hardly recognizable chords, apparently Kurt was inventing.

So is this about Courtney? That is the question.

I think this is an AMAZING song. The lyrics are so different and unique. Kurts vocals add some intensity to it. Its incredible - Listen to it.

It is so intense in a way that no other group can match, it is somthing that only Nirvana can do. It has the perfect mix of soft hard lyrics that Kurt definetly mastered unlike anyother. Great song.

Definately one of the best, yet not so notorious songs by Nirvana. The lyrics seem to beg you to decode them. It is definately a love song for ones dark side, that is saying that one has a light side. That deep desire that is expressed throughout Cobain's smooth and husky vocals, seems to blend well with the grungy backing that is so infamously Nirvana's trademark.

this is more than just a song. Its a phenomenon. Reminds me of the intense pain and turmoil that kurt was going thru.
Wish him good luck in his after life!!

John

One of their best songs. I wish I've heard it more then 38 times :'( how sad, only 38 times i've heard it.

Well. This has got to be my favorite song from Nirvana. It's great! The sounds... the vocals... it all just flows together. Give it a try!