Lithium

The song "Lithium" by Nirvana is in the key of D major. It was released on July 13, 1992, as the third single from their second studio album *Nevermind*, which came out in 1991. The song was written by Kurt Cobain and performed by the band members Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, and Dave Grohl. A trivia point is that the lyrics deal with themes of religion and mental health, and the title refers to the medication used to treat bipolar disorder. The melody features a dynamic shift between quiet, clean guitar verses and loud, distorted choruses, using a simple chord progression and a steady drumbeat to emphasize contrast.