come as you are
Love Laura 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
In Love Laura's song, "Come As You Are," the lyrics suggest a desire for acceptance and the idea that people should come as they are, regardless of how they feel. The repetition of the phrase "come as you are" is meant to reinforce this idea. The lyrics also suggest that people have the power to choose how they want to be perceived: "as a friend, as an old enemy," "doused in mud, soaked in bleach," or "as a trend, as a friend."
The chorus repeatedly states "memoria" which is Latin for "memory." This repetition could represent the need for one to remember their true selves in a world that often forces conformity. The line "take a rest as a friend as an old memoria" could suggest the need to rest from societal pressures and remember one's true self.
The refrain at the end of the song, "And I swear that I don't have a gun," is a reference to Kurt Cobain's suicide note in which he proclaims, "It's better to burn out than to fade away." Cobain was a close friend of Love Laura's, and this song was written as part of her response to his death. The lyrics are a reminder that there are other ways to handle pain and suffering besides resorting to violence.
Line by Line Meaning
Come as you are, as you were, as I want you to be
I want you to come just as you are, with no need to change yourself or pretend to be someone you're not.
As a friend, as a friend, as and old enemy
Whether we start off as friends or old enemies, I want you to know that I'm offering you the same level of acceptance and respect.
Take your time, hurry up, the choice is yours, don't be late
You can take all the time you need to make your decision, but be aware that the opportunity may not last forever.
Take a rest as a friend as and old memoria
I'll be here for you as a friend, even if we have a complicated history together.
Memoria, memoria, memoria, memoria
Our past memories may have influenced our relationship, but I'm willing to move forward and create new memories with you.
Come doused in mud, soaked in bleach, as I want you to be
No matter what state you're in, whether you're dirty or clean, I welcome you with open arms.
As a trend, as a friend as an old memoria, memoria
Even if you feel like you're just following a trend or are unsure about our relationship, I still view you as a friend and acknowledge our shared past.
And I swear that I don't have a gun
I want you to know that I have no intention of harming you or causing any harm in our relationship.
No, I don't have a gun
I'm not trying to threaten you in any way and want to establish a relationship based on trust and mutual respect.
No, I don't have a gun
I hope that by reassuring you multiple times, you'll believe me and feel safe in our relationship.
No, I don't have a gun
I want to make it clear that I don't possess any weapons or intend to cause any harm, so you can trust me and feel comfortable around me.
No, I don't have a gun
By repeatedly stating that I'm not a threat, I hope you'll believe me and feel comfortable enough to let your guard down in our relationship.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: KURT COBAIN
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norcanff
Seen her about '90 or '91 at the Jasper folk fest. Her version of amazing grace to this day is one of the best ever
Phil White
Yup
Spirit Angelfish
Laura's a real artist. She can do no wrong in my book. Always great.
TapatiSarasvati
She's an amazing vocalist, check out her original songs too.
J Tao
I know and have become good friends with Laura. She is also an amazing activist, person, revolutionary and one of the most beautiful individuals I have had occasion to meet in my 38 years.
rivetingglance
I used to see her play at the Rose in Seattle. Amazing singer and musician.
Rushgirl82
i wish there was more of her on you tube, this chick amazes me! Really inspiring as a chick bass player.
S.T. H.
An amazing talent but an even more amazing woman.
Slappy- Boi
She came two my school two days ago and for some reason I can’t stop watching this I love the solo so much in this song I learned how to play it by ear
Danny Ginnane-Gannon
Fabulous cover!!...Thank you WMNF in Tampa for introducing me to Laura Love!