kurt cobain quotes

Today we are going to see some quotes from the greatest musician Kurt Cobain. Who were considered icons of 90’s rock music. Other than that, he has been one of the most influential musicians in rock history.

Kurt Cobain’s full name is Kurt Donald Cobain. He was born on February 20, 1967 in Aberdeen City, US. Kurt’s family was from the music background.

Because of this, he was absorbed in music at very younger age. He started singing at the age of 2. And played piano at the age of 4 and also composed songs.

But he suffered a major setback at a very young age. His parents separated when he was 9 years old. Which had a very bad and deep impact on his life.

He once said in an interview that “he used to feel ashamed as a child”. After this he went to live with his uncle.

When he was 14 years old, Kurt’s uncle gave him an old guitar. After that he started playing many songs and practicing songs. While in Aberdeen High School, he joined one of the school’s “several joke bands”.

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He then met Krist Novoselic. Then both of them started practicing together. And a few years later they formed a band. And thus a famous rock band “Nirvana” was formed. The name of this band is derived from the Buddhist concept “Nirvana”.

When the Nirvana band was very successful, The band signed with the major label DGC Records. When he performed albums like “Nevermind” and “Teen Spirit Like Smell” under the label of DGC Records.

Kurt Cobain performance
Kurt Cobain performance at the MTV Video Music Awards

The band gained global acclaim.

During this time Kurt Cobain wrote many songs such as “Smells Like Teen Spirit”, “About a Girl”, “In Bloom”, “Come as You Are”, “Lithium”, “Polly”, “Something in the Way”.

A few years later, he fell into a heroin addiction. And because of that he had health problems like depression. At that time he was married to the musician Courtney Love.

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He faced a lot of personal and professional pressures. Amid all this pressure, on 5 April 1994, Kurt Cobain committed suicide by shooting a gun in head at his home.

And the police found his body on 8 April. And thus, only at the age of 27, he left the world.

After his death, he received many honors. Rolling Stone included Cobain in the list of the 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time. In addition, MTV ranked him 7th on the “22 Greatest Voice in Music” list.

And in 2006, Hit Parader ranked 20th on their “100 Greatest Metal Singers of All Time” list.

Famous Kurt Cobain Quotes :

Kurt Cobain Famous Quotes
I knew I was different. – Kurt Cobain Quotes

The tragedy is a necessity for our art. – Kurt Cobain

Practice makes us complete, but no one is perfect today. – Kurt Cobain

I think a friend is nothing, but a known enemy. – Kurt Cobain

Kurt Cobain Famous Quotes
We should stay away from drugs because drugs destroy our memory and self-respect.

I like being passionate and honest. – Kurt Cobain

Rape is the most terrible crime on earth. – Kurt Cobain

We should always be grateful for someone’s valuable advice. – Kurt Cobain

Kurt Cobain Phrases
I don’t care what you think unless it is about me. – Kurt Cobain Quotes

Burning from outside is better than erasing inside. – Kurt Cobain

I always feel that I am doing worse than what I can do. – Kurt Cobain

Even if the sun goes out, our light should not be lost. – Kurt Cobain

Kurt Cobain Political Quotes
The first duty of the youth is to challenge corruption.

My mother encouraged me to be artistic. – Kurt Cobain

I’m on my time with everyone. – Kurt Cobain

Load up our guns, Bring your friends. It’s fun to lose and to pretend. – Kurt Cobain

Kurt Cobain Sayings :

Kurt Cobain Sayings
If you ever need anything, never hesitate to ask someone else.

I often get tired of pretending that I was going to meet people, just to befriend someone else. – Kurt Cobain

The finest day I ever had was when tomorrow did not come. – Kurt Cobain

If my eyes could show my soul, everyone would cry when they saw me smile. – Kurt Cobain

I find everything less dangerous when there is no light. – Kurt Cobain

Kurt Cobain Sayings
Wanting to be someone else is a waste of who you are. – Kurt Cobain Quotes

Rather be dead than cool. – Kurt Cobain

We have no right to express an opinion until we know all of the answers. – Kurt Cobain

It’s better to burn out than to fade away. – Kurt Cobain

All in all, Is all we are. – Kurt Cobain

Best Kurt Cobain Quotes
We’re so trendy we can’t even escape ourselves. – Kurt Cobain Quotes

No one is afraid of heights, we’re afraid of falling down. – Kurt Cobain

Being negative all the time or being judgmental immediately is ridiculous and a threat. – Kurt Cobain

If you read, you’ll judge. – Kurt Cobain

I really don’t find just one life exciting. Because there are so many things I want to do. – Kurt Cobain

Best Kurt Cobain Quotes
I feel this society somewhere has lost its sense of what art is.

Art is an expression. In this expression, you need 100% full freedom. – Kurt Cobain

To be positive at all times means ignoring all that is important, sacred and valuable. – Kurt Cobain

Come as you are. As you were. – Kurt Cobain

Kurt Cobain Inspirational Quotes :

Kurt Cobain Inspirational Quotes
Believe everything you read.

Be hated for who I am, then loved for who I am not. – Kurt Cobain

Do your own thing. Because others own their own thing. – Kurt Cobain

I’m not mad. I’m in a perfectly happy mood. – Kurt Cobain

I use pieces of others personalities to form my own. – Kurt Cobain

Kurt Cobain Quotes About Life :

Kurt Cobain Quotes About Life
Life is a waste of time and time is a waste of life.

There are many things in our life that we want to do. – Kurt Cobain

Most people in the world love him, which he is not. – Kurt Cobain

When we try to change ourselves, then we are ruining the person we already are. – Kurt Cobain

Life cannot be holy like the praise of passion. – Kurt Cobain

Kurt Cobain Funny Quotes :

Kurt Cobain Funny Quotes
I’m so happy. Because today I found my friends. They’re in my head.

My heart is broken, but I have some glue. That helps me inhale and mend it with you. – Kurt Cobain

Before I die many will die with me and they’ll deserve it. So see you in Hell. – Kurt Cobain 

Just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean that others are not after you. – Kurt Cobain

Kurt Cobain Quotes About Music :

Kurt Cobain Quotes About Music
Music is a mood, atmosphere and feeling.

In live music, music is more important than words. – Kurt Cobain

The only thing I like most in the world is pure underground music. – Kurt Cobain

Kurt Cobain Quotes About Music
For me music is first, lyrics are secondary.

Words get energy from music. – Kurt Cobain

Words aren’t as important as the energy derived from music. – Kurt Cobain

Kurt Cobain Quotes On Love :

Kurt Cobain Quotes On Love
No one in the world is afraid to say I love you, but everyone is afraid of the answer.

Sad Kurt Cobain Quotes :

Sad Kurt Cobain Quotes
There’s good in all of us and I think I simply love people too much, so that it makes me feel too fucking sad.

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