The best phrases of Kurt Cobain, leader of generation X and exponent of Grunge

Kurt Cobainthe iconic leader of Nirvanatranscended beyond music to become a symbol of Generation X. His life, marked by dizzying success and internal struggle, left an indelible legacy in the world of rock.

At 28, he decided to take his own life in his home in Seattle, Washington. His tragic death left a void in the musical universe, but he also left a treasure of phrases that capture the essence of his thoughts and his vision of things.

Through his poetic lyrics and unique style, Cobain not only defined the sound of grunge in the late ’80s and early ’90s, but also left his mark on popular culture with his celebrated musings about life.

Kurt Cobain’s best quotes

• “Sometimes, no matter how loud you listen to the music, you can only hear yourself.”
• “Sometimes I feel like people would like me to die so that the classic rock story can be realized.”
• “If they laugh at you because you are different, laugh at them because they are all the same.”
• “If my smile showed the depths of my soul, many people would cry with me when they saw me smile.”
• “Wanting to be someone else is a loss of the person you are.”
• “I am a happier person than many people think I am.”
• “I admire people who live without problems, who look at the world with carelessness. Unlike them, I suffer more than necessary.”
• “I like to be passionate and sincere, but I also like to have fun and act like an idiot.”
• “I think youth only lasts until you’re 27; from then on, along with youth, life goes away.”
• “There are many things I wish I had done, instead of sitting around and complaining about having a boring life.”
• “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.”