come as you are
Gringo Floyd Lyrics
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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
The opening lines of "Come As You Are" by Gringo Floyd suggest a sense of acceptance and welcoming towards whoever the song is addressing. "Come as you are, as you were, as I want you to be" is a paradoxical expression that may imply that the person is welcome to come as their past selves, but also as their current self, as the singer wants them to be. They can come as both a friend and an old enemy, creating a paradoxical sense of duality, which may suggest that their past relationship may have been tumultuous. The next lines "Take your time, hurry up, the choice is yours, don't be late" may suggest that the singer is giving the addressed person agency to choose their own fate, take their own time, but to also pursue it vigorously. However, they need to be mindful that time is passing by quickly and they shouldn't wait for too long.
The song's chorus continues with an enigmatic phrase "Take a rest as a friend as an old memoria". It may suggest that the addressed person can rest as a friend, even though they have an old memory that may not be good. But it may also imply that they can remain a friend despite their old memory, meaning that past issues should be left behind in the past. The repetition of "memoria" may suggest the importance of memory and remembrance.
The repetition of "I swear that I don't have a gun" in the latter part of the song implies that the singer wants to dispel any apprehension that the addressed person may have had, suggesting that there is no need for them to feel threatened. However, the line may also symbolize the idea of avoiding violent confrontation, emphasizing peace and calm.
Line by Line Meaning
Come as you are, as you were, as I want you to be
You can be yourself, as you were in the past, or as I see you now - the choice is yours.
As a friend, as a friend, as and old enemy
You can be my friend or someone I don't like - I won't judge you for who you used to be.
Take your time, hurry up, the choice is yours, don't be late
You can take all the time you need to make a decision, but don't wait too long or the opportunity may pass you by.
Take a rest as a friend as an old memoria
Take a break from the stress of the past and be my friend or someone I remember fondly.
Memoria, memoria, memoria, memoria
Remember the memories, good or bad, that brought us to this point.
Come doused in mud, soaked in bleach, as I want you to be
You can come dirty and flawed, or clean and perfect - I accept you either way.
As a trend, as a friend as an old memoria, memoria
You can be the latest trend, my friend, or a fading memory from the past.
And I swear that I don't have a gun
I promise that I come in peace and will not harm you.
No, I don't have a gun
I repeat, there is no danger or threat coming from me.
No, I don't have a gun
I reassure you once more, there is no weapon or aggression from my side.
No, I don't have a gun
I emphasize that I pose no harm or threat in any way possible.
No, I don't have a gun
I end with the same message, declaring that there is no intention of any violence.
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Written by: Kurt Cobain
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