Composer

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Kurt Cobain / Nirvana

Genre

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Miscellaneous

Style

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Miscellaneous

Average_duration

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3:42

"Come As You Are" is a song by the American rock band Nirvana, composed by the band's frontman Kurt Cobain. The song was released as the second single from the band's second studio album, "Nevermind," on March 3, 1992. The song was a commercial success, reaching number 32 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number nine on the UK Singles Chart. The song features a distinctive guitar riff, played by Cobain, that is instantly recognizable. The riff is played using a chorus effect, giving it a shimmering, almost underwater quality. The song's lyrics are introspective and somewhat cryptic, with lines like "Come doused in mud, soaked in bleach / As I want you to be" and "Take your time, hurry up / The choice is yours, don't be late." "Come As You Are" is a relatively simple song, with a straightforward verse-chorus structure. The song's arrangement is sparse, with the focus on Cobain's vocals and guitar. The song's chorus features a repeated refrain of "Come as you are, as you were / As I want you to be / As a friend, as a friend / As an old enemy." The song's music video, directed by Kevin Kerslake, features the band performing in a dark, underwater setting. The video is notable for its use of underwater photography and its surreal, dreamlike imagery. Overall, "Come As You Are" is a classic example of Nirvana's signature sound, with its mix of introspective lyrics, catchy guitar riffs, and raw, emotional vocals. The song's popularity helped to cement Nirvana's place as one of the most important bands of the 1990s, and it remains a beloved classic to this day.

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