From their third and final album, In Utero, the song references an actress named Frances Farmer. She was an actress from Seattle working the early 1930’s & 1940’s making movies. She was known for her wild antics and erratic behavior publicly. After several arrests, she was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. Her family had her committed to an institution, of which she wouldn’t leave until 1950. Kurt had been fascinated by Farmer’s life since high school following reading the controversial 1978 Farmer biograph, Shadowland.

Nirvana – Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge On Seattle Lyrics

It’s so relieving
To know that you’re leaving
As soon as you get paid
It’s so relaxing
To hear that you’re asking
Whenever you get your way
It’s so soothing
To know that you’ll sue me
Starting to sound the same

I miss the comfort in being sad
I miss the comfort in being sad
I miss the comfort in being sad

In her false witness
I hope you’re still with us
To see if they float or drown
Our favorite patient
Display of patience
Disease-covered Puget Sound
She’ll come back as fire
To burn all the liars
Leave a blanket of ash on the ground

I miss the comfort in being sad
I miss the comfort in being sad
I miss the comfort in being sad

It’s so relieving
To know that you’re leaving
As soon as you get paid
It’s so relaxing
To know that you’re asking
Wherever you get your way
It’s so soothing
To know that you’ll sue me
Starting to sound the same

I miss the comfort in being sad
I miss the comfort in being sad
I miss the comfort in being sad