Rape Me
song by Nirvana
"Rape Me" is a song by the American grunge band, Nirvana. It was the second single from their last album, In Utero. But there was much controversy about the song, so the single was a double-A-side single. The other song was "All Apologies."
| "Rape Me" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Nirvana | ||||
| from the album In Utero | ||||
| A-side | "All Apologies" (double A-side) | |||
| B-side | "Moist Vagina" | |||
| Released | 6 December 1993 | |||
| Recorded | February 1993 | |||
| Studio | Pachyderm Studios in Cannon Falls, Minnesota | |||
| Genre | Grunge | |||
| Length | 2:49 | |||
| Label | DGC | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Kurt Cobain | |||
| Producer(s) | Steve Albini | |||
| Nirvana singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Rape Me" at YouTube | ||||
Controversy change
There was much controversy about the title of the song. Although many people were shocked about it, Kurt Cobain, the writer of the song, said that the song is about a man who rapes a woman. He is sent to prison for it, and he is raped there. There was a music video that was planned to be made. It was going to be set in a women's prison. However, Nirvana needed a break from the controversy and did not make it.
Chart positions change
| Year | Single | Music Chart | Chart Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Rape Me | Hawaiian Island Charts | No. 3 |
| 1994 | Rape Me | Slovakian Airplay Charts | No. 16 |
| 1993 | All Apologies/Rape Me | Official French Singles Charts | No. 20 |
| 1993 | All Apologies/Rape Me | Official New Zealand Singles Charts | No. 20 |
| 1993 | All Apologies/Rape Me | Official Irish Singles Chart | No. 20 |
| 1993 | All Apologies/Rape Me | Official UK Singles Charts | No. 32 |
| 1993 | All Apologies/Rape Me | Official Australian Singles Charts | No. 58 |
| 1993 | All Apologies/Rape Me | Brasil Hot 100 | No. 94 |
