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Jun 16, 2009 · Official Music Video for Come As You Are performed by Nirvana. ‘Nevermind (30th Anniversary Edition)’ is available now: https://Nirvana.lnk.to/Nevermind30thID Commemorating the 30th ...
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Jan 4, 2024 · At its core, “Come as You Are” sends a powerful message of self-acceptance and embracing one’s true identity. In a world that often pressures individuals to fit into predefined molds, this song reminds us that it is more important to be true to ourselves.
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"Come as You Are" is a song by American rock band Nirvana, written by frontman and guitarist Kurt Cobain. It is the third track and the second single from the band's second studio album Nevermind, the single released in March 1992.
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Since recording those songs – which included early versions of Nevermindcuts “Polly,” “Breed,” and “Lithium” – Nirvana had some adjustments to contend with. First was the departure of their drummer, Chad Channing, who had played on the demos and was replaced by Dave Grohl. Second was their label change. If they wanted to leave Sub Pop, Nirvana woul...
When Nirvana reconvened with Vig – this time at Sound City Studios in Van Nuys, California – they were focused on the material at hand and primed to record them. “Before they came in, they rehearsed every day for six months, like ten hours a day,” Vig remembered. “Kurt, contrary to the slacker attitude, wanted to have a hit record. He wanted to mak...
Lyrically, the song – like much of Nevermind– reflects Cobain’s diametric tendencies, with deliberate contrasts throughout. He implores the listener to “Come as you are,” before acquiescing to “as you were,” while the command to “take your time” is countered by “hurry up,” though ultimately “the choice is yours.” There’s a theory that the song is a...
Earmarked by management as the song they felt would be the most effective single to elevate the band beyond the cult status they’d so far acquired, “Come As You Are” was scheduled to be the second single from Nevermindbehind “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” which they felt would merely be a tentative teaser ahead of the main event. Nobody foresaw the phe...
Released in March 1992, “Come As You Are” may not have fared quite as spectacularly as its groundbreaking predecessor, but it still breached the Top 10 internationally and cemented Nirvana’s reputation as the most vital rock band of their time. Kurt had not wanted to star in its accompanying video, but was ultimately convinced on the promise that t...
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Nov 11, 2021 · Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group Come As You Are (Remastered 2021) · Nirvana Nevermind ℗ A Geffen Records release; ℗ 1991 UMG Recordings, Inc. Released on: 2021-11-12 Producer...
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Come As You Are Lyrics. Come as you are, as you were. As I want you to be. As a friend, as a friend. As an old enemy. Take your time, hurry up. Choice is yours, don't be late. Take a rest as a friend.
