111. “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” Is a song by Nirvana that was written by Kurt Cobain. The title came from a message “Kurt Cobain Smells Like Teen Spirit” that was spray painted on Cobain wall by Kathleen Hanna, the lead singer for the group, Bikini Kill, after a night of drinking. The song is based on the concept of a high school pep rally which ends in chaos and riot. The song is credited with igniting grunge rock.