Kurt Cobain Quotes

American rock musician (1967–1994)

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Kurt Donald Cobain (19 December 1967 – ca. 5 April 1994) was the lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist of the American grunge band, Nirvana.

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Pen Names: Kurdt Kobain

Alternative Names: Kurt Donald Cobain • Kurt D. Cobain

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I just hope I don't become so blissful I become boring. I think I'll always be neurotic enough to do something weird.

I like the comfort in knowing that the Afro American invented rock and roll yet has only been rewarded or awarded for their accomplishments when conforming to the white man's standards. I like the comfort in knowing that the Afro American has once again been the only race that has brought a new form of original music to this decade: hip-hop/rap.

I don't think MTV would let us play that. (After an audience member requests "Rape Me.")

I’m not mad. I’m in a perfectly happy mood, you asshole.

Words suck. I mean, every thing has been said. I can't remember the last real interesting conversation I've had in a long time. Words aren't as important as the energy derived from music, especially live.

Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they aren't after you.

No one is afraid of heights, they're afraid of falling down. No one is afraid of saying I love you, they're afraid of the answer...

I don't care what you think unless it is about me.

She loves him more than he will ever know
He loves her more than he will ever show

With eyes so dilated
I've become your pupil

We're Nirvana and we really don't particularly like heavy metal.

Congratulations, you have won
It's a year's subscription of bad puns.

Life isn't nearly as sacred as the appreciation of passion.

I mean I like to be passionate and sincere but I also like to have fun and act like a dork. Geeks unite.

Last year, a girl was raped by two wastes of sperm and eggs while they sang the lyrics to our song "Polly". I have a hard time carrying on knowing there are plankton like that in our audience.