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Rhythm	9.7
Melody	9.7
Instruments	9.7
Lyrics	9.8
Vocal	9.8
This song has been reviewed 12 times. Overall score for this song, 9.7.

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Nirvana - Jesus Doesn't Want Me For A Sunbeam Lyrics

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Song details
Title	Jesus Doesn't Want Me For A Sunbeam
Artist	Nirvana
Album	With The Lights Out (2004) , Track 15 Disc 3, Unplugged In New York (1994) , Track 3
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Song lyrics

Send "Jesus Doesn't Want Me For A Sunbeam" ringtones to your cell

Jesus don't want me for a sunbeam
Sunbeams are never made like me
Don't expect me to cry
For all the reasons you had to die
Don't ever ask your love of me

Don't expect me to cry
Don't expect me to lie
Don't expect me to die for thee

Jesus don't want me for a sunbeam
Sunbeams are never made like me
Don't expect me to cry
For all the reasons you had to die
Don't ever ask your love of me

Don't expect me to cry
Don't expect me to lie
Don't expect me to die for thee

Don't expect me to cry
Don't expect me to lie
Don't expect me to die for thee

Jesus don't want me for a sunbeam
Sunbeams are never made like me
Don't expect me to cry
For all the reasons you had to die
Don't ever ask your love of me

Don't expect me to cry
Don't expect me to lie
Don't expect me to die
Don't expect me to cry
Don't expect me to lie
Don't expect me to die for thee

(Origanally by the Vaselines)

Send "Jesus Doesn't Want Me For A Sunbeam" ringtones to your cell

lyrics corrected by Tiger6919 on 28-06-2006

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10-05-2004 18:09 MatthewPerry
1 posts	Now you started it, I do have some critic on your opinion, first of all, I don't think it's their best song, but hey, that's a personal matter, but however, your describement about religion and church is all wrong, I'm not a believer myself, but dude, if it's not your field, stay don't talk about it and last (but not least): "GO KURT? YOU ROCK!" you do realize he died over 10 years ago right? PS: don't take it too personal, I'm just in a kinda arguey mood I guess (although I specially registered to make this reply )
10-05-2004 19:16 je_suis_cool
874 posts	now i am a nirvana fan but i dont like this song because im a christian but i didnt really like it before i became one anyway but eh its a cover so im not fussed! it is not their best song tho....partly because its not their song and partly because in my opinion all apologies is their best one!
21-06-2004 22:49 NirvanaIsHeaven
29 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal Even though this isnt their song, its the "Vasolines"its still a great song, i am christian, im no anti-christ, i think im just a sucker for the accordian, lol j/k........
29-06-2004 00:32 Sunflower
1,171 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal I grew up as a christian and started doubting and questioning everything related to religion when i got older.. if someone asks what my feelings are on religion, i usually tell them to go listen to this.
30-06-2004 16:50 Althea_Flint
67 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal Who are we to question the others about their personal feelings and religion? I have my own beliefs myself and I'm pretty okay with any religion, so..... whatever Peace, love , empathy Althea Flynt
16-07-2004 01:16 Nirvana_Man
33 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal Great song! I think Krist is as good of an acordianist as a bassist.
06-09-2004 18:17 sunrae9
299 posts	why do people make a big deal if people say stuff like GO KURT, YOU ROCK! people realize he's dead, but that doesnt mean they cant still love the band and the music they made......alot of dead musicians are still loved for their music, and they should be! thats the good thing about it.....people die, their music doesnt! i dont care if kurt's dead, i'm still a huge fan of Nirvana!
25-10-2004 18:24 kurtbestever
202 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal :sneaky: favorite one bestest song ever
25-10-2004 18:30 Cyd
11,162 posts	I like the song. I'm not going to start up about religion and all...I just like the song.
11-12-2004 14:49 SubPopSomething
12 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal I personally love this song. The first time I heard it a few years ago I was suprised at the unique sound of it. I love the accordian in it and Kurt's voice sets the perfect mood. I love the deeper meaning of the song and since everyone else is talking about religion... Well it sucks. Nevermind, Kate
12-12-2004 22:06 ratbouy
1 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal this song is by the vaselines and so far no1 has started a discussion about their original. typically you posers would only know the nirvana one as nirvana are played more on the radio. this is a disgrace to both nirvana and the vaselines. if you like this one listen to the vaselines and then buy their cd! this is a perfect cover but someone needs to give recognition to the original artist. RIP KURT
17-12-2004 14:46 SubPopSomething
12 posts	Ahh forgive me for I should have. I love The Vaselines and I am very aware of the fact that they influenced Kurt Cobain. For instance Molly's Lips...another wonderful Vaseline song and good Nirvana cover. Peace,Love,Empathy -SubPop
27-12-2004 20:24 wikis
51 posts	awww that is on kurts suicide letter peace,love,empathy, kurt cobain x this song was wrote by a band called the melvins for nirvana amazing .... can i say more ?
31-12-2004 01:56 kaleidoscopicly
32 posts	i think this is one of their best songs. i cant believe people havnt commented on it more. however, i dont think kurt meant for it to be a relgious tyoe song. i think there is a deeper meaning to it. kust never seemed to care for religion one way or the other so whay would he write a song about it??? i dont know..just an opinion.
16-01-2005 02:16 itsjustdave
2 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal When i die i want this song played at my funeral. Hopefully it wont be for a very long time!
20-01-2005 22:49 Cookie_UK
14 posts	yup, is is definitly a funeral song, along wid the chili pepas "dont forget me... this songs gr8...cant get enuf
22-02-2005 15:57 SuperStuff
209 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal I need to get this album!
29-03-2005 22:36 meteora67
11 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal so buy it...
27-08-2005 14:50 BreakingBenjami
999 posts	Good cover of Vaseline's song... * offtopic : Hmmm, I think I'll have to go... and listen to their Unplugged CD.
21-05-2006 01:10 JewUnit
8,154 posts	Such a sick song..
21-05-2006 01:36 TheDom
9,054 posts	Vaselines did it MUCH better... Though Nirvana did fix Molly's Lips by turning it into a short punk blast rather than a weird jangly pop song with a bike horn.
03-06-2006 18:41 jencanu
51 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal i adore this song and i dont give a shit if its even the tiniest bit sacreligious because no religions make any sense anyway so nobody should try and defend them. amazing song.
29-03-2007 17:03 v_u_1984
10 posts	During two performances on November 13 and November 15, 1993, Kurt Cobain of Nirvana dedicated 'Jesus don't want me for a sunbeam' to River Phoenix (23rd august 1970 -31st october 1993). Kurt also dedicated the same song to River (among other celebrities who died young) during Nirvana's very last American shows in Seattle in January 1994. [R.I.P. River & Kurt]
08-10-2008 03:04 ArdenKiddo
2 posts	rhythm melody instruments lyrics vocal Haha, you posers make me laugh. you are so culturally deprived! A REAL Nirvana fan doesn't say "best song ever" for every song they hear. This is most definitely not their "best song ever". because, one....it's a cover. Yes, it does show the amazing talent the have, especially in using an accordian. haha. but, not THE BEST. and who the hell cares about your religious bullshit? "i like this song...but i'm a christian" seriously? you could have left that tidbit out. Yes, i am an atheist. Yes, i'm obsessed with Nirvana, Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, David Grohl...and furthermore the Foo Fighters. so, my opinions are bit biased towards unknowledgable people.