Come as You Are
Beverley Knight
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The weather's hot like hell It sort of casts a spell I want a friendly face Inside a cool dark space Yeah, summer's begun This is where one, needs to be two Yeah I know I'm bold But baby I'm sold on me with you Come as you are You can stand Take my hand, I'll help Come as you are Don't be sad Don't deny, yourself So, are we good to go? Don't act like you don't know This is a brand new dress Don't want to make no mess Yeah, summer's begun We can have fun, playing for kicks Yeah habits to feed And baby I need to get my fix Come as you are You can stand Take my hand, I'll help Come as you are Don't be sad Don't deny yourself Come as you are You can stand Take my hand, I'll help Come as you are Don't be sad Don't deny yourself Got to give a shout out Going to the people who feel What a sista like me is talking 'bout Got to give a shout out Going to the people who feel What a sista like me is talking 'bout Hey, hey, hey! Come as you are Come on Come as you are You can stand Take my hand, I'll help Come as you are Don't be sad Don't deny yourself Come as you are You can stand Take my hand, I'll help Come as you are Don't be sad Don't deny yourself
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Written by: MICHAEL W. SMITH, CINDY MORGAN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Origin"Come As You Are" is a song by English soul singer Beverley Knight, from her fifth studio album "Affirmation".
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Music StyleThe song is a retro-styled 1970s rock track which differs from the usual R&B and soul Balladry that Beverley Knight is known for.
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Release and ReceptionIt was released in 2004 and became one of Knight's biggest hits, peaking at number 9 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Song Meaning"Come As You Are" is an anthem about individuality and self-acceptance, inviting listeners to resist pressure to conform.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was directed by Jörn Heitmann, features Knight in an underground club setting and received heavy rotation on music television channels.
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RecognitionThis song earned Knight a nomination for the Best British Female Solo Artist at the 2005 BRIT Awards.
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Live PerformancesKnight has performed "Come As You Are" at several live events, including the London Live 8 concert in 2005.
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Songwriting CreditsThis song was written by Beverley Knight herself, alongside Derrick Joshua and Derrick Martin – two of her frequent collaborators.
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Chart PerformanceBesides its UK success, "Come As You Are" charted highly in Italy, peaking at number 2. It was also a top 20 hit in the Netherlands.
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Cover VersionsThe song's success led to it being covered by various artists across the world.
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