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|Cover = Come as you are.jpg|Cover size = 250|Caption = Come As You Are single|Genre = Rock|Album = Nevermind|Released = September 24, 1991|Recorded = May 1991|Length = 3:38|Language = English|Label = DGC|Producer = Butch Vig|Last song = [[In Bloom]]|Next song = [[Breed]]}}"Come As You Are" was the second single from Nirvana's breakthrough album [[Nevermind|''Nevermind'']]. Originally released in 1992, the single was intentionally going to be used by Nirvana to cut into other radio formats. However, with the surprise success with "[[Smells Like Teen Spirit]]", "Come As You Are" only served to maintain Nirvana's chart success.
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|Cover = Come as you are.jpg|Cover size = 250|Caption = Come As You Are single|Genre = Alternative, Hard rock, Grunge, Alternative rock, Rock|Album = Nevermind|Released = September 24, 1991|Recorded = May 1991|Length = 3:38|Language = English|Label = DGC|Producer = Butch Vig|Last song = [[In Bloom]]|Next song = [[Breed]]}}"Come As You Are" was the second single from [[Nirvana]]'s breakthrough album [[Nevermind|''Nevermind'']]. Originally released in 1991, the 1992 single was intentionally going to be used by Nirvana to cut into other radio formats. However, with the surprise success with "[[Smells Like Teen Spirit]]", "Come As You Are" only served to maintain Nirvana's chart success.
 
==The Single==
 
==The Single==
 
#"Come As You Are" [LP Version]
 
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The single was released on a myriad of formats, including CD, cassette, 12" and 7" vinyl.
 
The single was released on a myriad of formats, including CD, cassette, 12" and 7" vinyl.
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== Meaning ==
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"Come As You Are" on the account of Cobain is simply "about what people are expected to act like." The song is notable for its many contradictions that only strengthen Cobain's initial idea. The world wants us to be a certain way, and will appear to welcome you, but only if you play it their way.
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The repeated "Memoria" lyric could be a metaphor for someone to appear but it is best for them to make a memory; something to remember.
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==Welcome to Aberdeen sign==
 
==Welcome to Aberdeen sign==
In 2005, a sign was put up in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aberdeen,_Washington Aberdeen Washington], hometown of Nirvana frontman [[Kurt Cobain]] that reads "Welcome to Aberdeen: Come as you are". The sign was made in tribute to Kurt Cobain.
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In 2005, a sign was put up in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aberdeen,_Washington Aberdeen Washington], the hometown of Nirvana frontman [[Kurt Cobain]] that reads "Welcome to Aberdeen: Come as you are". Rather ironically, the town Kurt felt alienated at. The sign was made in tribute to Kurt Cobain as the town realizes his importance and revolutionizing the music scene lasting forever.
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Nevermind
Come As You Are
Come as you are
Come As You Are single cover
Genre Alternative, Hard rock, Grunge, Alternative rock, Rock
Released September 24, 1991
Album Nevermind
Recorded May 1991
Length 3:38
Language English
Label DGC
Producer Butch Vig
Navigation guide
Last Song
In Bloom
Next Song
Breed

"Come As You Are" was the second single from Nirvana's breakthrough album Nevermind. Originally released in 1991, the 1992 single was intentionally going to be used by Nirvana to cut into other radio formats. However, with the surprise success with "Smells Like Teen Spirit", "Come As You Are" only served to maintain Nirvana's chart success.

The Single[]

  1. "Come As You Are" [LP Version]
  2. "Endless, Nameless" [LP Version]
  3. "School" [Live]
  4. "Drain You" [Live]

The single was released on a myriad of formats, including CD, cassette, 12" and 7" vinyl.

Meaning[]

"Come As You Are" on the account of Cobain is simply "about what people are expected to act like." The song is notable for its many contradictions that only strengthen Cobain's initial idea. The world wants us to be a certain way, and will appear to welcome you, but only if you play it their way.

The repeated "Memoria" lyric could be a metaphor for someone to appear but it is best for them to make a memory; something to remember.

Welcome to Aberdeen sign[]

In 2005, a sign was put up in Aberdeen Washington, the hometown of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain that reads "Welcome to Aberdeen: Come as you are". Rather ironically, the town Kurt felt alienated at. The sign was made in tribute to Kurt Cobain as the town realizes his importance and revolutionizing the music scene lasting forever.