"Take It As It Comes" is a rock composition written primarily by Jim Morrison for The Doors' self-titled debut album, released on Elektra Records in 1967. Morrison wrote the song after attending a meditation lecture, where he was struck by the instructor's sense of contentment. The tune was reportedly dedicated to the Maharishi, a teacher of transcendental meditation, though Morrison himself favored hallucinogens and books over meditation practice. The lyrics carry a Zen-like, contemplative quality, with repetitive, mantra-style phrasing that evokes both spiritual reflection and subtle sensuality. The composition follows a verse-chorus structure with an extended instrumental break, driven by a steady rock rhythm. A defining musical feature is Ray Manzarek's organ solo, which draws inspiration from Johann Sebastian Bach, introducing a classical contrapuntal element into the psychedelic rock framework. The session recording features Larry Knechtel on bass guitar, with production by Paul A. Rothchild. Within The Doors' body of work, the song represents Morrison's early philosophical and mystical songwriting interests, blending Eastern spiritual themes with the band's characteristic psychedelic energy. It remains a deep cut from their debut rather than a widely covered standard, though it captures the meditative dimension of the band's sound that distinguished them from their contemporaries.
