Kurt Cobain (1967 – 1994) was a musician and singer who will go down in history as a member of the group Nirvana, one of the legendary bands and maximum representative of the musical genre called Grunge, which emerged in the United States in the early 90s.
Cobain, like many other music icons, died tragically in 1994, committing suicide after struggling for years with depression and hopelessness.
Throughout his life he uttered many famous phrases. In this article we have compiled some of them. They are the following.
1. The stars are there, you just have to look at them
Sometimes we don’t realize what’s in front of us until we lose it.
2. Before dying many will die with me and they deserve it. See you in hell
The singer always had death very present.
3. The duty of youth is to challenge corruption
The fight against the system is the task of the youngest.
4. All my lyrics have been pieces of poetry and the pieces of poetry are taken from poems that commonly have no meaning at first
The lyrics of the songs have a deep meaning for the author.
5. If my smile showed the depths of my soul, many people would cry with me when they saw me smile.
A very deep quote like all Kurt Cobain lyrics.
6. I admire people who live without problems, who look at the world with carelessness. Unlike them, I suffer more than necessary
Cobain always carried his suffering inside.
7. Music first, lyrics are secondary
When you feel the music, the lyrics come out alone.
8. The birds scream every morning from the top of their lungs in horrified hellish rage to warn us of the whole truth, but unfortunately we cannot talk to the birds.
A quote from the author that invites deep reflection.
9. Drugs destroy your memory and your self-respect. They are not good, but I am not going to preach against them now.
Cobain, like many musicians, entered the world of drugs.
10. Thank you for the tragedy. I need it for my art
Bad times serve as inspiration for many singers.
11. It is better to burn out than to burn out slowly
It is better to live fully than to be dead in life.
12. If you die you are completely happy and your soul lives somewhere. I’m not afraid to die. Total peace after death, becoming someone else is the best hope I have
Cobain thought that after death he would go to paradise.
13. I am a happier person than many people think I am.
A statement that does not contrast with the true story of this musician,
14. Practice makes perfect, but no one is perfect, so why practice?
A certainly curious reflection but full of meaning.
15. Under the influence of drugs you don’t care about anything, you just want to isolate yourself from the world and achieve an inner peace that is not achieved in a normal state
Drugs help you feel in an imaginary world, far from pure reality.
16. The true friend is the one who knows everything about you and remains your friend
True friends are those who remain by your side despite the bad times.
17. They laugh at me because I am different; I laugh at them because they are all the same
Cobain always had a special magic that captivated the world.
18. My soul can be seen through my eyes
The singer stating that he was a pure man.
19. I don’t know where I’m going, I don’t know, I just know that I can’t be here
Sometimes you feel like you are not on the right path.
20. I think that youth only lasts until the age of 27; From that moment on, along with youth, life also goes.
The singer thought that one is not eternally young.
21. The sun is gone, but I have a light
Cobain was always touched by a magic wand.
22. I would rather be hated for what I am than loved for what I am not.
Again, a quote stating that he was a genuine person.
23. Life is not as sacred as the appreciation of passion
Passion can help us be in a state of flow.
24. If you ever need something, please don’t hesitate to ask someone first.
A quote that has a certain touch of irony but a lot of sense.
25. I am afraid of dying now because I don’t want to leave my wife or my daughter.
Death was closer than Cobain thought when he uttered this phrase.
26. Drugs are a waste of time. They destroy your memory and your self-respect and everything that goes along with your self-esteem. They are not good for anything
It’s no secret that drugs are bad.
27. Wanting to be someone else is a loss of the person you are
When you are comfortable with yourself you are happier. Being an impostor is a symptom of weakness.
28. Rape is one of the worst crimes in the world. And it happens every few minutes.
Cobain talking about one of the worst acts a human being can commit.
29. I’m not gay, but I would like to be, just to make homophobes angry
A criticism of people with prejudices, especially directed at homophobes.
30. There are a lot of things I wish I had done, instead of just sitting around and complaining about having a boring life.
One can regret what I have not done, not what I have done.
31. I like to see prejudices in the face of prejudiced people
Again, a quote that talks about people with prejudices, who were not to the singer’s liking.
32. We are so fashionable that we can’t even escape ourselves
When Nirvana rose to fame, they became one of the most important groups on the music scene.
33. If I go to jail, at least I wouldn’t have to sign autographs
Fame is something that many artists pursue, but it can be exhausting.
34. If you’re really a bad person, you’re going to come back as a fly and eat poop.
Karma ends up stalking those people who behave badly towards others.
35. I was tired of pretending to be someone just to get along with people, just to have friends.
When you find yourself, that is when you can truly be happy.
36. I am the worst at what I do best
A quote that denotes modesty, but Cobain is considered the king of Grunge.
37. I prefer to be the worst of the best, than the best of the worst
When you do things well, you put yourself where you would like to be. However, there is always competition.
38. It is impossible to be subversive in the commercial world. They will crucify you. You can’t get away with it. We tried it and almost ended up in ruin because of it.
Commercial music causes many artists to limit their talent.
39. I like to be passionate and sincere, but I also like to have fun and act like an idiot
A definition of Cobain’s personality, said by himself.
40. I don’t eat green
In reference to the fact that he didn’t like eating vegetables.
41. I am a very versatile person, subject to mood swings and lacking passion.
Emotional stability was not exactly one of the artist’s personality traits.
42. Sometimes no matter how loud you play the music, you can only hear yourself.
There are people who spend a lot of time thinking and do not enjoy the present.
43. I am so happy because today I have found my friends – they are in my head
The genius of Nirvana was always in touch with himself and his sensations.
44. We do not have the right to express an opinion until we know all the answers
We can’t talk until we know all the facts.
45. I need to feel somewhat high again to feel the enthusiasm I felt as a child.
Cobain always had a serious problem with drugs.
46. I think I can, I know I can
A motivating phrase that surely served the nirvana singer.
47. I want to be admired like John Lennon, but remain anonymous like Ringo Starr
In reference to the Beatles musicians and their personality.
48. My life is a concentrated malaise, spread among all of us by family crisis, violence, lack of work and a total absence of God
Cobain did not have an easy childhood, something that marked him for the rest of his life.
49. Wishing to be someone else is a serious mistake
Low self-esteem is often determined by not connecting with oneself.
50. We always try to achieve something new with each song and we were always attracted to the idea that each song will sound like it was written by a different group
Nirvana’s growth has a lot to do with their motivation for music.
51. I would like to get rid of the homophobes, sexists and racists in our audience. I know they’re out there and that’s what really bothers me.
People full of prejudices were never liked by Kurt Cobain.
52. The stars are there when you want to see them
When we don’t pay attention to things, we miss a big part of our lives.
53. I use pieces of other personalities to form my own
People have role models that are often part of our personality.
54. The interesting thing is in the uniqueness
When a person is not a copy of another, it arouses curiosity.
55. Fame makes you shine
When you are famous, it is easier for you to win over other people.
56. Music is synonymous with freedom, playing what you want and how you want, as long as it is good and has passion. May music be the food of love
When music is not commercial, it is the expression of one’s own thoughts and emotions.
57. I don’t care what you think, unless it’s about me
An ironic play on words about when people talk about you.
58. You can’t buy happiness
Happiness is born in oneself. When you find yourself and are good with your person, it is easier to find well-being.
59. Life screws us all
Life has good and bad moments. It is the law of life.
60. A friend is more than a known enemy
Another quote that has a touch of humor. Talk about friendship.
61. Peace, love, empathy
One of the great qualities that any person can possess and that helps to relate better to others.
63. My memory exists, my memory will always live and my music in glory will be salvation from the damned hell where we live
Kurt Cobain was one of the musical icons of the late 80s and 90s. His music is history.
64. My songs have always contained frustrating themes, relationships that I have had in my life
Music is a way for artists to express their suffering.
65. I never wanted to sing. I just wanted to play rhythm guitar – hide behind it and just play.
This artist’s talent led him to be the leader of the band Nirvana.
66. We have never been too concerned about professionalism because we have always valued energy more
Music reaches people when there is passion behind it.
67. My heart is broken, but I have some glue, help me inhale it and mend it
A hard reflection, but one that is said with humor.
68. If the media released more good music, people would have better taste
Music, many times, is driven by money, losing its true essence.
69. I want to make a living from this, I don’t want to work on anything else. All my life I’ve dreamed of being a big time rock star and taking advantage of it while I can.
People who are dedicated to the world of music are lucky.
70. I am a man without life, but who loves music
Cobain had psychological problems but he was always moved by music.
71. When I was a child I dreamed of being what I do now, and now that I have fulfilled my dream I realize that it is not as easy or as fantastic as I thought.
The beautiful thing is to fight for your dreams. But when you achieve them, you have to have new dreams to be happy.
72. Being number one in the ranking is the same as being sixteenth, only there are more people who kiss your ass
People, when they know that you are “top”, change the way they behave towards you.
73. I miss the comfort of being sad
Cobain had it all, but still, he was not happy.
74. It’s okay to eat fish because they don’t have feelings.
A touch of humor in one of his profound phrases.
75. Sometimes I feel like people want me to die so that the classic rock story can be fulfilled.
Like many musical icons. Kurt Cobain had a tragic death.
76. When I hear the term “right wing” I think of Hitler and Satan and the Civil War.
One of his many political approaches, which help us understand what Kurt was like personally.
77. Holding my baby is the best drug in the world.
Without a doubt, having a daughter was one of the most important and happiest episodes of her life.
78. I never had a father figure with whom I could share things
Kurt had great deficits in love and affection throughout his childhood and adolescence, which would translate into an adult personality prone to depression.
79. We are so fashionable that we can’t even escape ourselves
The fame that Nirvana achieved in a few years served to significantly destabilize his life.
80. She asks me to untie her. A hunt would be nice for some
Most of Cobain’s lyrics were truly upsetting and distressing.
81. I am not going to eat anything green
Cobain cultivated surrealism and the inclusion of fantastic verses in his songs throughout his career.
82. Rap music is the only vital form of music introduced since punk rock
This great singer-songwriter was a true connoisseur of various musical genres.
83. The sun has gone. But I have a light
Some of his verses are a true ode to hope.
84. Sometimes I wish I had taken the Bob Dylan route and sung songs where my voice didn’t fade out every night, so I could have a career if I wanted to.
Kurt regretted many of the things he did throughout his professional career.
85. John Lennon was definitely my favorite Beatle, hands down.
A band that influenced him throughout his career, and a composer who had a profound impact on him.
