come as you are
Evan Peters Lyrics


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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
The choice is yours
don't be late
Take a rest
As a friend
As an old memoria
Memoria
Memoria
Memoria

Come
Dowsed 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
Memoria (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

Overall Meaning

The first verse of the song "Come As You Are" expresses the desire for the listener to be themselves without pretense, allowing them to come just as they are. This sentiment is repeated in various forms throughout the lyrics, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and acceptance. The use of the phrase "as an old enemy" in the chorus suggests that even past grudges and conflicts can be put aside and the listener can be accepted as they are now.


The second verse reinforces this message through the use of contradictory statements. The lines "dowsed in mud soaked in bleach" create a stark contrast between dirty and clean, representing the varying aspects of one's personality. The phrase "as a trend" acknowledges that societal trends and appearances may influence one's sense of self, but ultimately, it is important to remain true to oneself.


The repeated phrase "memoria" creates a dreamlike atmosphere, as if the memories being recalled are somewhat hazy and distant. The final lines, "And I swear that I don't have a gun," could be interpreted in various ways, but ultimately suggest that the singer does not have any ill-intent or ulterior motives. Overall, the song encourages listeners to embrace their true selves and provides a sense of acceptance and peace.


Line by Line Meaning

Come
Please arrive and be present.


As you are
Be yourself and do not try to pretend to be something or someone you are not.


As you were
Be who you used to be and who you are now without changing who you are for others.


As I want you to be
Be who I would like you to be, which may be different from who you think you should be. However, this is not an oppressive statement.


As a friend
Be a friend and be supportive to me.


As an old enemy
Be an old enemy if that is what you are.


Take your time
Don't rush, you have time to get here.


Hurry up
But don't take too long, I want to see you soon.


The choice is yours
You have the power to decide whether or not to come.


Don't be late
If you decide to come, please make sure you arrive on time.


Take a rest
If you need to, take a break and relax.


As an old memoria
Be a past memory, a reminder of something that happened a long time ago.


Memoria
Repeated for emphasis, like a mantra.


Come dowsed in mud
Come exactly as you are, even if you are dirty and messy.


Soaked in bleach
Even if you try to clean yourself up, I will still accept you as you are.


As a trend
Don't worry about trying to follow trends or fit into societal norms.


And I swear that I don't have a gun
I promise that I am not trying to hurt you or control you in any way.


Memoria (don't have a gun)
Repeated for emphasis, like a mantra.




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Lulubg03 Fortnite

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

When 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
(And I don't have a gun)

When 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



Pammm rrr

Lyrics:
Come as you are, as you were
As I want you to be
As a friend, as a friend
As an known enemy
Take your time, hurry up
The 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, 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



Nayops22

0:17
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
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
MemoriašŸŽ¤šŸŽ¶



Luh Carvalho

[Come As You Are]

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
The choice is yours, don't be late
Take a rest as a friend as an old memory.
Memory, memory, memory.


Come doused in mud, soaked in bleach
As I want you to be
As a trend, as a friend, as an old memory.
Memory, memory, memory
And I swear that I don't have a gun
No I don't have a gun(4x)
Memory
Memory



Isabel Magnolia

Come as you are, as you were, as I want you to be
As a friend, as a friend, as and old enemy
Take your time, hurry up, the choice is yours, don't be late
Take a rest as a friend as and old memoria
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
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
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



All comments from YouTube:

KenzieBenzieee

If Evan peters sang this as Tate in the first season every girl watching would've died instantly.

Rylee

Omf so true šŸ˜‚šŸ˜šŸ˜šŸ˜

Taylor Marie

amen to that

Mothership

Ohh yes!!

currently absent

Don't care for Tate. This song is kurt's.

lily christopher

OMG I KNOW! šŸ’•šŸ’•šŸ’•šŸ˜»šŸ˜»šŸ˜»

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Kerorofan

Ghost, mutant, crab-boy, singer. Even Peters sure is multi-talented.

sc

Dont forget frat boy, and has even been abducted by aliens... Dang

Elix Xx

Sofi Calle no we wasn't, he just thought that because he couldn't believe he killed the love of his lifeee. lmao.

sc

Elix XxĀ Have you finished watching asylum, I wonder? So that my argument doesn't spoil you the series...?

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