Ani Difranco-As Is

[yaryar1976]

if youre having probs dealing with the diversities of people around you,Ani can certainly help put them into an acceptable perspective.she can teach a person that the world doesnt revovle around them,and also to accept people as they are,whether you like them or not.

[lumyingluo]

nice^^

[mortenpagan]

4 people have never had love sad really

[SquishedButterfly]

'just give up and admit you're an asshole'. done. what now?

[darkfey1963]

This is a fantastic song!One of my fave love songs ever.No flowery sentiments,no "I can't live without you"...I'll take you,as is.Don't need to say any more than that.

[iThinkThereforeiCan]

4 just need to accept Ani (and themselves)...wait for it....AS IS! And yes, I am an asshole...

Her lyrics continue to blow me away. How old was she when she wrote this - Ani really soaked up all of life and squeezed it out into her songs.

[iThinkThereforeiCan]

4 just need to accept Ani (and themselves)...wait for it....AS IS!

[lunatica247]

one of her best albums ever



[STE4LYOURFACE]

hello....righteous babes.

[poeticjournalism]

@STE4LYOURFACE I see what you did theeeere

[STE4LYOURFACE]

@poeticjournalism smooth right?

[joannamortreux1]

Her songs always make me feel strong, raw and in that also beautifully fragile. Thankyou Ani!

[devaljume]

I had someone tell me as is and I can't help that I still love her even though :(

[spikeschilde621]

this is one of my favorite songs to sing.

[tussude]

4 need to get a life

[free2flyken]

true talent!

[colomboy86]

I saw her play here in NY however many years ago that was, but oh man was that a great show. XD time to see if she's still touring or whtver. :P

[llliiizzz28]

I'm honored to have seen her in all her glory, 7 times! <3

[SaveMe32994]

i just love ani she is the best ever...i dont care what anyone says...ahh i love it

[1979tracyann]

i think ani is amazing and the reason she is so is because her lyrics touch so many people in different ways by being able to relate to her songs by adapting them to a million different life situations shes a one off for sure

[Louielounge]

Cross-country road trip, 1998, after mysteriously losing a close friendship and discovering my grandmother was unable to live alone in Las Vegas.

[marina1ization]

A real love song

[lorenzoilre]

a dream

[herbbryan]

I think she is one of the best lyricists out there.

[angelcity6]

omfg ani difranco rocks <3

[bobbejojo]

Isn't this one of the sweetest things you can say to a friend or a lover? I accept you, adore you, love you right now, no alterations needed. We all lie to each other not meaning to hurt anyone. "When I say I'll take it, I mean 'as is'". Don't change for me. 

[fleedermouse]

@bobbejojo I think you're missing the dark side of this, the receiver doesn't get it, she/he is delusional

[MsPerantucci]

ani's the boss, she's got a song for every mood of everyday and every occasion

[kgcharliebrown]

gnosticcarebear: you do know this song is about drugs and their effect on people. im sure you can make it mean whatever i love Ani and im glad she was born to say the things we never thought,

[1979tracyann]

@kgcharliebrown is that the point are you saying as is if you dont get the song dont have an oppinion on what it may be about songs touch people not because of what the singer songwriter is meaning by it at the time but being able to relate to it through their own pesonal experience? well thats my oppinion as is

[gnosticcarebear]

Been a fav. of mine...Ani, I mean, for about 15 + yrs! This song touches me deeply. I've been singing it for 4 yrs to him, & I mean it w/all my heart! As IS...But it's even more awesome when someone u love 'as is' evolves w/u on ur journies together in life. I love u, Chester, ~White Dove <3

[bille1611]

as is ... as is .... sensationell ...

and i have no illusions about you ... guess what ? I never did. when i said when i said i'll take it i meant as is as is.......

just give up and admit you're an asshole you would be in some good company and i think your friends would forgive you and maybe i'm just speaking from me ...

[bille1611]

as is ... as is .... sensationell ...

[motownmaniax]

Just watching Ani live on The Artist's Den (PBS). She has so much fun on stage.

[kaivan33333]

I find Ani DiFranco isn't very stunning gorgous or smoking hot. I do however think she is the most beautiful person I have ever seen.

[lvnv89143]

Perfect lyrics for this guy I know. Love Ani!

[bre366]

I have been searching for this song for forever!!

[Brian07891]

Great song, Greater artist.

[Brian07891]

@darkraven2969 Your a douche bag.

[darkinmysilence]

@darkraven2969 I actually just bought one of her records a couple days ago...over 10 years after the release date..my theory is you need to get laid, then find a hobby.

[kbfirepagan]

A lot of people dont know that she has won complex guitar work awards. I would love to see her guitar tabs to see how complex it is.

[kgcharliebrown]

@kbfirepagan .... FRIGGING IMPOSSIBLE. i dont think youll be able to pick your bottom jaw up off the ground once you see gravel, and thats not even her hardest songs. theres a reason this girl has bought stock in crazy glue to keep her nails

[poeticjournalism]

ughhh enough of that arguing crap. the right user's blocked. :)

[LindsayLu1979]

I LOVE ANI!!! She inspired my own music... I try in every song I write and sing to instil as much emotion into it as she does her music... Just put my first videoson here thanks to her inspiration! I'd love feedback from Ani fans!!!!!! :)

[Louielounge]

"You lied, in my face of all places" Love it.

[6bigmama9]

My 'parent' in so many ways. Ani's music raised me.  I've been a hard out fan since I was 11, now I'm 28 and she's still teaching me.

[DanielVita]

I am also a male fan who loves and values Ani to no end...

Her music is a liquid tenderness is so glorious and honest, it's easy to transcend cultural sexuality and celebrate her as a conduit and microcosm of 'Goddess'... She ADMITS that she's a Goddess, so I couldn't disagree if I wanted too... *giggles*

[MissAlice15]

Ani Difranco is amazing. I grew up listening to her. This is an awesome song. Someone should put cradle and all on here.

[Nowatermelons]

I LOVE her <3

[Juggalowenz11]

fuck dis shit, its all about icp!!!!!! WHOOP WHOOP!!!!!!!!

[cutiescab]

I'm a dude. I'm not gay. I love Ani. Her lyrics are poetic, thought provoking, and of course, beautiful.

Thanks to my sis for introducing me when we were kids. I'm a better person for it.

[donbear1983]

@cutiescab I'M A GUY TOO, AND I LIKE DIFRANCO'S MUSIC TOO. TRUST ME WHEN I TELL U THAT 95% OF PEOPLE WHO WOULD ASSUME YOUR GAY FOR LISTENING TO A MEANINGFUL FEMALE ARTISTS ARE PROBABLY THE TRULY GAY ONE'S IN THE END--AND IN DENIAL ABOUT IT. (I ALSO LIKE JONI MITCHELL)

[hiphop694]

das isch huere kull!!!!!!!!!!!

[nosubject13]

yeah it's a good reminder that the grass is greener on the other side and your there.

come check my 'bizman' video I just made if ya got time...

[whatUneverknew]

This is a song about true love in real life. I love it so.

[ICareNotAJot]

Awesome song now..as it was when I first heard it..mid 90s.thankx

[TheAnneelise]

love it, so many memories!!

[angelwings1086]

This brings back memories... Ani was the first person to really influence me to think about things differently when I was in my early teens. She helped me see the world a little better. Her music is so moving and thought provoking. I love it!

[AbbyAmbition14]

@angelwings1086

and it still is....

[SomeRandomChick69]

@angelwings1086 To see the world differently, you need to see yourself differently. It's OK to let Ani sink deep inside...this song is about acceptance, right?  That's all Ani has ever needed to do...accept yourself As-Is. (Asshole or otherwise.. and you would definitely be in good company!)

[SHAWNLARGE]

There is something spiritual about music. I love it !

[wetmittens7]

sigh. perfect.

[swimmerjoshua]

this just vrings tears to my eyes thinking abot whatv it meant to me 10 yrS ago... its still so true

[corri1975]

Ugh yeah.. the best singer,writer...etc.. out there.. Been a fav. of mine n will be forever.

[Justanothertomm]

I first heard this song on Judging Amy

[SplitteMineBramseil]

DiFranco's an amazing musician, songwriter and performer. Thanks for sharing.

[vedajay57]

i luff this artist!!!! she is the reason im alive :)

[poeticjournalism]

she's pretty damn spectacular =)

[MysticMoonGoddess67]

I call her a "factivist" :)

[JakeLavatya]

@vedajay57 Thats an intense thing to say

[ediblefubu01]

@vedajay57 ME TOO!!! I AM SPEAKING FOR ME, SHE IS A POSITIVE IMPACT IN MY LIFE. ::fist pump:: XD

[Cappadcius]

@vedajay57 I agree with you. So much. Sososososososo much.