: The lyrics tell the story of a man who turns to religion as a "last resort" to keep from suicide after the death of his girlfriend.

: The performance featured two of Cobain's friends dancing on stage wearing shirts that read "Boy" and "Girl," adding to the punk/grunge atmosphere of the evening.

: "Lithium" live at the Paramount perfectly illustrates the band's famous quiet/loud dynamic . Kurt’s vocals shift from a calm, brooding rasp in the verses to chaotic, deliverant screams of "Yeah" in the chorus.

: The title refers to the medication used to treat bipolar disorder, acting as a metaphor for religion as a mental stabilizer .

: The show took place on Halloween night. While Kurt dressed in his signature messy hair and torn sweater, Krist Novoselic performed in a nun’s outfit .