come as you are
°×À¼µØ(Brandy) Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

I was just a girl
Innocent like a dove
I was just a girl
With no thoughts of making love
I was just a girl
When holding hands was enough
I was just a girl
A man didn't mean as much

Now I'm a woman, a passionate woman
Now I'm a woman, a true leading woman
Now I'm a woman, a sensual woman
Now I'm a woman, a woman, a woman

I was just a girl
When flirting was all it was
I was just a girl
And kept feelings bottled up
I was just a girl
Never knew how to trust
I was just a girl
When love didn't mean as much

Now I'm a woman, a passionate woman
Now I'm a woman, a sensual woman
Now I need someone who has something in common
Now I need someone, someone, someone

He don't have to makes lots of cheddar
And you don't' have to write love letters
And you don't have to fool with the fellas
Cause I'ma let you know we can get up
Come as you are
So come as you are
Come as you are
Come to my heart

I was just, I was just, I was just a girl
Sweet like honey
I was just a girl
Used to spending money
I was just a girl
You couldn't buy me
I was just a girl
Who wrote in her diary

Now I'm a woman, a passionate woman
Now I'm a woman, a true leading woman
Now I'm a woman, a sensual woman
Now I'm a woman, a woman, a woman

I was just a girl
So soft spoken
I was just a girl
Mind wasn't open
I was just a girl
My work had me focused
I was just a girl
I was lonely in the showbiz

Now I'm a woman, a passionate woman
Now I'm a woman, a sensual woman
Now I need someone who has something in common
(Now I need someone who has something I like)
Now I need someone, someone, someone

He don't have to makes lots of cheddar
And you don't' have to write love letters
And you don't have to front with the fellas
Cause I'ma let you know we can get up
Come as you are
So come as you are
Come as you are
Come to my heart

It's what I want, what I want
It's what I want, what I want
It's what I want, what I want
It's what I want, what I want

I need a man whose sure of himself
I need a man whose true to himself
I need a man who does for himself
I need a man who AIN'T OUT FOR 'SELF

He don't have to makes lots of cheddar
And you don't' have to write love letters
And you don't have to front with the fellas
Cause I'ma let you know we can get up
Come as you are
So come as you are




Come as you are
Come to my heart

Overall Meaning

The song "Come As You Are" by Brandy focuses on the journey of a young girl transitioning into adulthood and finding herself. The first stanza of the song highlights the innocence of the girl, who was content with simple gestures like holding hands and did not think much about making love. However, as she grows into a woman, she becomes more passionate, sensual, and more conscious of what she desires from a partner. She is no longer the same girl who used to bottle up her feelings, flirting without trust, and viewing money as sweet honey.


Throughout the song, she emphasizes the importance of coming as you are, not faking or pretending to be someone else. She wants her partner to be authentic, real, and not just focused on himself but also on their mutual happiness. He doesn't have to be rich, write love letters or impress his friends with his relationship. She needs a man who is confident, true to himself, and independent.


The lyrics of the entire song are simple but powerful, as the artist sings about being comfortable with oneself and exists as a celebration of personal growth and self-discovery.


Line by Line Meaning

I was just a girl
At a young age, I was inexperienced and naive


Innocent like a dove
I was pure and full of goodness


With no thoughts of making love
I was not yet ready for romantic relationships or physical intimacy


When holding hands was enough
Simple gestures of affection were all I needed to feel loved and cared for


A man didn't mean as much
I did not prioritize having a romantic partner or placing value on male attention


Now I'm a woman, a passionate woman
As an adult, I have grown into a person who is enthusiastic and driven in all aspects of my life


A true leading woman
I possess qualities that make me a natural leader in various situations


A sensual woman
I am comfortable with my sexuality and enjoy exploring physical intimacy in relationships


When flirting was all it was
As a young girl, I would engage in light and playful flirting without any serious intentions


And kept feelings bottled up
I struggled to express my emotions and often suppressed them


Never knew how to trust
I had difficulty placing trust in others and forming meaningful connections


When love didn't mean as much
I did not place a high value on romantic love or see it as a priority in my life


Now I need someone who has something in common
As an adult, I am looking for a partner who shares common interests and values with me


He don't have to makes lots of cheddar
I am not concerned with my partner's wealth or financial status


And you don't' have to write love letters
I do not require grand romantic gestures or displays of affection


And you don't have to fool with the fellas
My partner does not need to impress his male friends or prioritize their opinions over ours


Cause I'ma let you know we can get up
I am open and communicative about my desires and willingness to engage in physical intimacy


Sweet like honey
As a young girl, I was innocent and delightful


Used to spending money
I had a tendency to spend money impulsively without much consideration for the future


You couldn't buy me
Despite my tendency to spend money, material possessions did not hold much value or sway over me


Who wrote in her diary
As a young girl, I kept a private journal to record my thoughts and feelings


So soft spoken
As a young girl, I was gentle and quiet in my speech


Mind wasn't open
I was not yet exposed to different perspectives or experiences, so my worldview was limited


My work had me focused
As an adult, I am driven and dedicated to my career and professional pursuits


I was lonely in the showbiz
Despite having achieved success in my career, I struggled with feelings of loneliness and isolation


I need a man whose sure of himself
In a partner, I value someone who is confident and self-assured


I need a man whose true to himself
I am looking for a partner who is authentic and genuine in their words and actions


I need a man who does for himself
I value independence and self-motivation in a partner


I need a man who AIN'T OUT FOR 'SELF
I am seeking a partner who is not solely focused on their own interests and desires, but considers the needs and wants of others as well


It's what I want, what I want
I am clear about and unapologetic in my desires and needs in a relationship




Contributed by Ella Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@huggoluccas

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
As an old
Memoria, 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
Memoria, 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 (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



@Mike-ss9uv

TUPAC UNCODITIONAL LOVE

BROTHA LYNCH HUNG LOCC TO DA BRAIN

GIVE US ALL MONEY

ITS CUNNING.

Galatians 5 " Against such things there is no law."

With God all things are possible

Con Dios Todo es possible

Free from sin



@Dsavith

Nirvana - Come as you are
"Take your time
Hurry up
The choice is yours, don't be late"

Blink-182 - Adam's Song
"I took my time
I hurried up
The choice was mine i didn't think enough"



@manuelamaya5094

RIP John Lennon
RIP Freddie Mercury
RIP Jim Morrison
RIP George Harrison
RIP Kurt Cobain
RIP Jimi Hendrix
RIP Eric Carr
RIP Chris Cornell
RIP Elvis Presley
RIP Janis Joplin
RIP John Bonham
RIP Keith Moon
RIP Ronnie Van Zant
RIP David Bowie
RIP Bob Marley
RIP 2pac
RIP Amy Winehouse
RIP Bon Scott
RIP Brian Jones
RIP Hillel Slovak
RIP Chester Bennington
RIP Michael Jackson
RIP Buddy Holly
RIP Eazy E
RIP Biggie
RIP James Brown
RIP Cliff Burton
RIP Richie Vallie
RIP Nat King Cole
RIP Frank Sinatra
RIP George Michael
RIP Prince
RIP Sid Vicious
RIP Ronnie James Dio
RIP Whitney Houston
RIP Johnny Cash
RIP Malcolm Young
RIP Pete Burns
RIP Steve Coy
RIP Steve Gaines
RIP Aretha Franklin
RIP John Entwistle
RIP Selena
RIP Cassie Gaines
RIP Dimebag Darrell
RIP Lou Reed
RIP Nipsey Hussle
RIP Selena
RIP Ray Charles
RIP Ludwig Van Beethoven
RIP Wolfgang Mozart
RIP Pedro Infante
RIP Sam Cooke

legends never die



All comments from YouTube:

@---jh8zl

Hey you
Yes you
You have a great taste of music
Keep listening

@RohanSzn

like this guy

@gianghost

lol

@inkdreams5113

We all do

@geogamers9492

TRUE TRUE

@raynortyler254

Ty all (cross) + + +

470 More Replies...

@maelldo_7187

0% autotune
0% drugs
100% talent

Okay just a little bit of drugs

@EduardoGarcia-to4gg

75% talent
25% drugs
\_( • _ •)_/

@EduardoGarcia-to4gg

A LITTLE bit

@immodium4586

Yup

More Comments

More Versions