Oh, The Guilt

Album: With the Lights Out (2004)
Charted: 12
Play Video

Songfacts®:

  • This was released as a split single with the band The Jesus Lizard's "Puss." Kurt Cobain wrote it about the frustration of trying to make a difficult decision and trying to get over it once the decision is made. >>>
    Suggestion credit:
    Matt - Millbrae, CA

Comments: 4

  • Trent from OhioWhy is everything always "f--k Courtney" this and "f--k Courtney" that? Just let it go. That's simply NOT what the song was about. I don't even get how you could possibly say it's about Courtney except for the fact that it has the word "she" in it.
  • Landon from Winchester, OhIt sounds like he was singing about his horrible wife Courtney Love. This and "You Know You're Right" were the last singles before his suicide. Coincidence?
  • Keriah from Naples, FlEVERYTHING ABOUT NIRVANA WAS GREAT
  • Danielle from Titusville, Flcool beans yo
see more comments

Editor's Picks

Colin Hay

Colin HaySongwriter Interviews

Established as a redoubtable singer-songwriter, the Men At Work frontman explains how religion, sobriety and Jack Nicholson play into his songwriting.

Marc Campbell - "88 Lines About 44 Women"

Marc Campbell - "88 Lines About 44 Women"They're Playing My Song

The Nails lead singer Marc Campbell talks about those 44 women he sings about over a stock Casio keyboard track. He's married to one of them now - you might be surprised which.

Motley Crue

Motley CrueFact or Fiction

Was Dr. Feelgood a dentist? Did the "Crüecifixion" really happen?

Which Songs are About Drugs?

Which Songs are About Drugs?Fact or Fiction

"25 or 6 to 4" to "Semi-Charmed Life" - see if you can spot the songs that are really about drugs.

Kevin Godley

Kevin GodleySongwriter Interviews

Kevin Godley talks about directing classic videos for The Police, U2 and Duran Duran, and discusses song and videos he made with 10cc and Godley & Creme.

Joe Elliott of Def Leppard

Joe Elliott of Def LeppardSongwriter Interviews

The Def Leppard frontman talks about their "lamentable" hit he never thought of as a single, and why he's juiced by his Mott The Hoople cover band.