branched out into music, but that is the opposite of how they began. After first being brought to life in Bagdasarian's 1950s novelty recordings under the name David Seville and the Chipmunks, the characters were an unprecedented success, and the singing Chipmunks and their manager were given life in several animated cartoon series and motion pictures.
The voices of the group were all performed by Bagdasarian, who sped up the playback to create the higher pitched, squeaky voices. This process was not entirely new; Bagdasarian had also used it for a previous novelty song project, "The Witch Doctor", but it was so unusual and well executed it earned the "trio" two Grammy Awards for engineering. Although the characters were fictional, they did release a long line of "real" albums and singles, with "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)" becoming a number-one hit single in the United States. After his death in 1972, the voices of the Chipmunks were subsequently recorded by his son, Ross Bagdasarian, Jr., and his wife, Janice Karman, in all subsequent incarnations to date.
Follow Me Now
Alvin and The Chipmunks Lyrics
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This morning I woke up and something had changed.
I felt kind good and it felt kinda strange
there's something going on here
and maybe it's a brand new world,
Or I'm just crazy, insane.
(Alvin)
Well, I guess that's OK
Cause those thoughts that used to hold me down
Have all gone away.
I feel like I can take on the world
So, come along for the ride,
Or just get out of my way!
Come on! Come on!
Get up! Get up!
Let's go won't you follow me
Let's go won't you follow me now.(me now, me now.)
Let's go won't you follow me now.(me now, me now.)
(Man)
So tell me your secrets
And I'll sell you my soul
(Alvin)
There's a shovel in my heart
And it's digging a hole.
(Man and Alvin)
The devil and the god in my head
Are having breakfast in my brain
And it's driving me insane.
Come on! Come on!
Get up! Get up!
Let's go won't you follow me
Let's go won't you follow me now.(me now, me now.)
Let's go won't you follow me now.(me now, me now.)
Won't someone follow me now.
Come on! Come on!
Get up! Get up!
Let's go won't you follow me
Let's go won't you follow me now.(me now, me now.)
Let's go won't you follow me now.(me now, me now.)
Come on! Come on!
Get up! Get up!
Let's go won't you follow me
Let's go won't you follow me now.(me now, me now.)
Let's go won't you follow me now.(me now, me now.)
Won't someone follow me now
The lyrics to "Follow Me Now" by Alvin and The Chipmunks suggest wanting to embrace the unexpected and seize opportunities. The man in the song wakes up feeling different, and while he attributes it to insanity, he believes that there's something new and exciting happening in the world. Alvin responds by saying that this is alright because the thoughts that were once holding them back are gone, and with this newfound feeling, he can conquer anything. The man in turn offers to trade secrets for Alvin's soul, and Alvin tells him that there's a hole being dug inside him. This feeling of chaos and turmoil is represented in the lines "The devil and the god in my head are having breakfast in my brain, and it's driving me insane." To bring others along for the ride, the chorus follows with the invitation to follow, come on, and let's go.
Overall, the song is about embracing change and thriving in the unknown. It depicts the feeling of uncertainty and doubtfulness that comes with embarking on a new journey, while also showing the excitement and enthusiasm that follows when you take that leap of faith.
Line by Line Meaning
This morning I woke up and something had changed.
Today is different, something has changed and I'm not sure what it is yet.
I felt kind good and it felt kinda strange
I feel good, but it's almost unexpected, so it feels strange.
there's something going on here
There is something happening, though I can't quite put my finger on what it is.
and maybe it's a brand new world,
A new world of possibilities has opened up, and I'm excited to explore it.
Or I'm just crazy, insane.
It's possible that my excitement is irrational, but I'm going to persist anyway.
So, everything's different
Everything is changing, and I'm okay with that.
Well, I guess that's OK
I'm not resisting the changes, and I'm willing to accept them.
Cause those thoughts that used to hold me down
The negative thoughts that weighed me down are no longer a hindrance.
Have all gone away.
Those negative thoughts have just vanished, and I'm free from them now.
I feel like I can take on the world
I feel invigorated and empowered to conquer anything in my path.
So, come along for the ride,
I invite others to join me in my new perspective and journey.
Or just get out of my way!
If you're not on board, that's okay, but don't get in my way.
So tell me your secrets
I'm interested in getting to know you, your thoughts, your feelings, your story.
And I'll sell you my soul
I'm willing to be vulnerable and open up to you in exchange for a deeper connection.
There's a shovel in my heart
I'm experiencing pain and hurt that I need to dig out.
And it's digging a hole.
The pain is only digging me deeper into my hole of despair.
The devil and the god in my head
I'm struggling with my inner demons and battling between good and evil.
Are having breakfast in my brain
My thoughts and emotions are in conflict with each other, making it hard to focus or move forward.
And it's driving me insane.
The internal struggle is becoming overwhelming and affecting my mental state.
Won't someone follow me now.
I'm hopeful that someone will understand my journey and join me in it.
Contributed by Grace E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.