/ bless my soul." One interpretation of the song's lyrics refers to it as Love's "mockery on ... Christianity." However, there are also several allusions to themes such as alienation and self-image, both of which are significant themes in lyrics on Pretty on the Inside and also Live Through This (1994). One of the main lyrics of the song ("my water breaks like turpentine") was also later featured as a lyric on "20 Years in the Dakota," a song recorded in 1992 and released on the "Beautiful Son" single and similarly, a large proportion of the lyrics were featured, alongside the lyrics to "Burn Black," on "Amen," an outtake from Nobody's Daughter (2010). Personnel Hole Courtney Love – vocals, guitar Eric Erlandson – guitar Jill Emery – bass Caroline Rue – drums, percussion Technical personnel James Moreland – producer, engineer Eric Erlandson – additional producer John Vestman – mastering References Hole (band) songs 1990 songs Songs written by Courtney Love Songs written by Eric Erlandson