come as you are
Jingle Punks Hipster Orchestra 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 lyrics to Jingle Punks Hipster Orchestra's cover of Nirvana's "Come As You Are" are about acceptance and the freedom to be oneself. "Come as you are" is repeated several times, emphasizing this idea of being comfortable and accepted for who you are, regardless of any past conflicts or issues. The line "as you were" adds to this sentiment, as if saying "come as you were before anything else affected you." The line "as I want you to be" could either be interpreted as the singer wanting the listener to be themselves, or perhaps the singer is projecting their own desires onto the listener. Additionally, the line "as an old enemy" adds to the idea of putting the past behind and moving forward with acceptance.
The second verse continues this theme of acceptance, but with a slightly different angle. The image of being "doused in mud, soaked in bleach" could represent being true to oneself, even if it means going against societal norms or expectations. The repetition of "memoria, memoria" further emphasizes the importance of memory and the past, perhaps suggesting that one's past experiences and hardships are what shape them and make them who they are. The repetition of "no, I don't have a gun" at the end could either be a nod to Nirvana's original lyrics or a statement about non-violence and the desire for peaceful resolution.
Overall, the lyrics convey a message of acceptance and self-love, encouraging the listener to come as they are and be comfortable with themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Come as you are, as you were, as I want you to be
Come just the way you are, like you used to be, or exactly how I'd like you to be
As a friend, as a friend, as and old enemy
Either as a friend, another friend or even as an old foe
Take your time, hurry up, the choice is yours, don't be late
Stay calm and take your time or rush, your decision is your own, just make sure not to be tardy
Take a rest as a friend as and old memoria
Treat yourself to time off both as a friend and as a bittersweet memory
Memoria, memoria, memoria, memoria
Reflecting on memories
Come doused in mud, soaked in bleach, as I want you to be
Present yourself regardless of how others perceive you, even if you are covered in grime or overly sanitized- I want you to just be yourself
As a trend, as a friend as an old memoria, memoria
Whether you follow trends, are a friend or represent a past memory, it's all good
And I swear that I don't have a gun
And I promise that I am not armed
No, I don't have a gun
I really want to assure you that I'm not carrying a weapon
No, I don't have a gun
Just to be extra clear, I do not have a firearm
No, I don't have a gun
It bears repeating- I do not possess a gun
No, I don't have a gun
Emphatically assert that I am completely unarmed
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Written by: Kurt Cobain
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