Come As You Are
Nirvana · Nirvana (Best Of)
As I want you to be
As a friend, as a friend, as an old enemy.
Take your time, hurry up
The choice is yours, don't be late.
Take a rest, as a friend, as an old enemy
Memoria
Memoria
Memoria
Come doused in mud, soaked in bleach
As I want you to be
As a trend, as a friend, as an old enemy
Memoria
Memoria
Memoria
And I swear that I don't have a gun
No I don't have a gun
No I don't have a gun
Memoria
Memoria
Memoria
Memoria - no I don't have a gun
And I swear that I don't have a gun
No I don't have a gun
No I don't have a gun
No I don't have a gun
No I don't have a gun
Memoria
Memoria
Come As You Are
Released on the 1993 compilation album Nirvana (Best Of), 'Come As You Are' stands as a definitive track in the grunge movement. Written by Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic, the song captures the raw, introspective energy that defined Nirvana's early sound. Its minimalist structure features a driving bassline and distorted guitar work that laid the groundwork for the genre's widespread influence on alternative rock. The track's enduring popularity stems from its ability to convey vulnerability and angst without relying on complex production, making it a staple for fans of the era. As a key component of the band's discography, it remains a powerful representation of the cultural shift toward authentic, unpolished music in the mid-1990s.