come as you are
Party Bangaz Lyrics
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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 memory, memory
Memory, memory
Come doused in mud
Soaked in bleach
As I want you to be
As a trend, as 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, no, I don't have a gun
Memory, memory, memory (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
Memory, memory
The lyrics of Party Bangaz's "Come as You Are" carry a message that relates to being accepted as who you are. The repetition of the phrase, "Come as you are," emphasizes the importance of being yourself and not trying to be someone else. The lyrics also mention "as a friend" and "as an old memory," which indicate that the singer is open to seeing the person in different ways, whether as a friend or someone from the past.
The lines "Come doused in mud, soaked in bleach" can be interpreted as a reference to the grunge scene, which originated in the Pacific Northwest during the 1990s. This was a time when young people rejected mainstream culture and embraced a more rugged and alternative style. The mention of "soaked in bleach" may also be a reference to Kurt Cobain's suicide note, where he wrote "I love you, I love you" and "I don't have a gun."
The final lines of the song, "And I swear that I don't have a gun," reiterate the idea that the singer is not trying to harm anyone or force them to be someone they're not. This line may also be a reference to Kurt Cobain's death, as he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Overall, the song can be seen as a call to accepting people for who they are and recognizing the beauty in individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
Come as you are, as you were
Be yourself, don't pretend or change for anyone, just like you were before.
As I want you to be, as a friend
I want you to be yourself, and I'm your friend no matter what.
As a friend, as an old enemy
I'm here for you either way, as your friend or as someone you used to be enemies with.
Take your time, hurry up
Do what you need to do, but do it quickly.
Choice is yours, don't be late
You have the power to decide what to do, but don't take too long to make a decision.
Take a rest, as a friend
If you need to take a break, I'm here to support you as your friend.
As an old memory, memory
This can be a nostalgic memory of a time we spent together, or it can reference the fact that we've known each other for a long time.
Come doused in mud
You can come in any state or condition, it doesn't matter to me.
Soaked in bleach
This can mean that they've tried to change themselves, or that they're trying to cover up something.
As a trend, as friend
This can mean that they're conforming to a certain trend, or that they're a friend to those who follow trends.
And I swear that I don't have a gun
I promise that I'm not going to hurt you or threaten you in any way.
No, I don't have a gun, no, I don't have a gun
The repetition reinforces the idea that they're not a threat in any way.
Memory, memory, memory (don't have a gun)
The repetition of the word 'memory' could refer to a past incident that may have involved a gun, or it could be a way of saying 'remember, I'm not a threat.'
Writer(s): Kurt Cobain
Contributed by Logan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.