Come As You Are

Beverley Knight

About Come As You Are

"Come as You Are" is the lead single from Beverley Knight's fourth studio album, Affirmation (2004). It is her highest-charting single to date and was her second UK top ten hit, peaking at number nine. It remained in the UK top seventy-five for ten weeks.


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2008
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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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Beverley Knight

Beverley Knight MBE (born 22 March 1973) is an English singer, songwriter, and record producer who released her debut album in 1995. Heavily influenced by soul greats such as Sam Cooke and Aretha Franklin, Knight has released six studio albums to date. Widely labelled as one of Britain's greatest soul singers, Knight is best known for her hit singles Greatest Day, Get Up!, Shoulda Woulda Coulda and Come as You Are. more »

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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".
Music Style
The song is a retro-styled 1970s rock track which differs from the usual R&B and soul Balladry that Beverley Knight is known for.
Release and Reception
It was released in 2004 and became one of Knight's biggest hits, peaking at number 9 in the UK Singles Chart.
Song Meaning
"Come As You Are" is an anthem about individuality and self-acceptance, inviting listeners to resist pressure to conform.
Music Video
The song's music video was directed by Jörn Heitmann, features Knight in an underground club setting and received heavy rotation on music television channels.
Recognition
This song earned Knight a nomination for the Best British Female Solo Artist at the 2005 BRIT Awards.
Live Performances
Knight has performed "Come As You Are" at several live events, including the London Live 8 concert in 2005.
Songwriting Credits
This song was written by Beverley Knight herself, alongside Derrick Joshua and Derrick Martin – two of her frequent collaborators.
Chart Performance
Besides 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.
Cover Versions
The song's success led to it being covered by various artists across the world.

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