“
Come as you are, as you were
As I want you to be
As a trend, as a friend, as a known enemy
Take your time, hurry up
The choice is yours, don't be late.
— Kurt Cobain
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Come as you are, as you were
As I want you to be
As a trend, as a friend, as a known enemy
Take your time, hurry up
The choice is yours, don't be late." in the context of "Come As You Are." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Kurt Cobain" (Song lyrics, Nevermind (1991))
The 'What it means' explanation text was generated by Google Gemini Flash (accessed January 18, 2026). https://gemini.google.com/app
About Kurt Cobain
Kurt Donald Cobain (20 February 1967 – ca. 5 April 1994) was the lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist of the American grunge band, Nirvana.
About Kurt Cobain
Kurt Donald Cobain (20 February 1967 – ca. 5 April 1994) was the lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist of the American grunge band, Nirvana.
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