COME AS YOU ARE LYRICS - NIRVANA | NEVERMIND

"Come As You Are" by Nirvana is the third track and second single from Nevermind (1991), released as a single in February 1992. Written by frontman Kurt Cobain and produced by Butch Vig, it became the band's second and final US Top 40 hit. In April 2026 the song passed 2 billion streams on Spotify, joining "Smells Like Teen Spirit" in the two-billion club.

Come As You Are Song Credits

Song: "Come As You Are"
Artist: Nirvana
Album: Nevermind (1991)
Release Date: February 18, 1992
Written by: Kurt Cobain
Produced by: Butch Vig
Label: DGC / Geffen
Chart Peak: No. 32 on the Billboard Hot 100

Come As You Are Lyrics

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The Song's Legacy

"Come As You Are" endures as one of the defining songs of the grunge era. Recorded in early 1991 at Sound City Studios in Van Nuys, California, it helped carry Nevermind to a generation of listeners. Its official music video, directed by Kevin Kerslake and filmed in January 1992, has since been remastered in HD on the band's official channel. In April 2026 the track passed 2 billion streams on Spotify, joining "Smells Like Teen Spirit" in the two-billion club.

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Watch the Official Video

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was "Come As You Are" released?

It was released as a single on February 18, 1992, by DGC/Geffen, as the second single from Nirvana's 1991 album Nevermind.

Who wrote "Come As You Are"?

The song was written by Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain and produced by Butch Vig. It was recorded in early 1991 at Sound City Studios in Van Nuys, California.

How did it chart?

"Come As You Are" became Nirvana's second and final US Top 40 hit, reaching No. 32 on the Billboard Hot 100.

What is the song known for today?

In April 2026 it passed 2 billion streams on Spotify, joining "Smells Like Teen Spirit" in the two-billion club. Its official music video, directed by Kevin Kerslake and filmed in January 1992, has been remastered in HD on the band's official channel.