Amanda Lear wrote the song lyrics herself, as she did on every Sweet Revenge track, and the music was composed by Anthony Monn, her long-time producer and collaborator. Musically, "Follow Me" showcased mainstream disco sound, popular in the second half of the 1970s. However, it contained symphonic elements and revealed inspiration from the innovatory work of German band Kraftwerk. Lyrically, the song tells about seduction. It was the first of five Sweet Revenge tracks, that made a compact whole on the album, a conceptual suite telling a story about a girl being tempted by a Devil. An alternative version of "Follow Me" tops the suite, billed as "Follow Me (Reprise)" and containing different lyrics. A 10-minute Wally MacDonald remix of the song was released in Canada, which was a blend of the original version and the reprise.
The song turned out to be Amanda's biggest hit to date and her trademark tune. The single reached Top 10 in no less than six European countries, including Germany and the Netherlands, and sold in an estimated number of 2 million copies worldwide. The singer performed it in a number of television shows, including Disco or Musikladen.
Follow Me
Amanda Lear Lyrics
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I'm moving on
And from now on
Address unknown
I should I be difficult to find
So follow me
Just follow me.
I'm trading hope
I'm opened
I am the night
I am your fate
So follow me
Just follow me.
Faust was right
Have no regret
Gimme your soul
I'll give you life
And all the things you want to get
So follow me
Just follow me.
I'll give you wings
I'll sell you fame
Merry-go-round
Maybe to hell
I am the key to your problem
So follow me
Just follow me.
Unbelievable maybe
You'll have a new identity
For a second of vanity
I want to change your destiny
Unbelievable maybe
Follow me
Follow me
I'll give you anything you want
Your wish is my command
If you agree to follow me.
The lyrics to Amanda Lear's "Follow Me" tell a story of a mysterious figure offering the listener a new identity and an escape from their current life. The singer is leaving and starting over, with no clear destination in mind. The message is clear: follow me, and I'll give you everything you want. The song's theme is a warning against blindly following the desires of another person without considering the consequences.
The first verse reveals the singer's intention to start anew and remain anonymous. They're eager to create a clean break and leave their past behind. However, they're not content with simply starting over; they want to bring others with them. The second verse is a call to action, urging the listener to follow them and experience a new existence, promising them everything they desire.
The chorus is a plea for the listener to buy into the singer's promises. The lyrics suggest that they'll offer everything the listener desires, from new identities to fame, but warns that something sinister may be waiting for them in the end. The lines "maybe to hell/I am the key to your problem" hint at a warning, a caution that merely following the singer will lead the listener down a dark path.
Overall, the song highlights the dangerous power of persuasion, and that sometimes, the offer may seem too good to be true. The lyrics point out what can happen when we blindly follow others and don't think through the possible consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm getting out
I'm leaving my current situation
I'm moving on
I'm ready for a new chapter in my life
And from now on
Starting now
Address unknown
I want to disappear
I should be difficult to find
I don't want to be found easily
So follow me
But if you do find me, come with me on this adventure
Just follow me.
Trust me and follow my lead
I'll sell you dreams and new desires
I will make you believe in things you never thought were possible
I'm trading hope
I'm giving you something to look forward to
I'm opened
I'm ready for anything
I am the night
I represent mystery and adventure
I am your fate
I will lead you to your destiny
Faust was right
The devil knows how to make a good deal
Have no regret
Don't be afraid to take a risk
Gimme your soul
Trust me completely
I'll give you life
I'll make your life more exciting
And all the things you want to get
I'll help you achieve your dreams
I'll give you wings
I'll make you feel unstoppable
I'll sell you fame
I can make you a star
Merry-go-round
This adventure will be like a rollercoaster ride
Maybe to hell
There could be consequences to our actions
I am the key to your problem
I can solve any problem you have
Unbelievable maybe
It might seem too good to be true
You'll have a new identity
You'll become a new, better version of yourself
For a second of vanity
Just for a moment of feeling important
I want to change your destiny
I want to help you become the best version of yourself
I'll give you anything you want
I'll help you achieve your dreams
Your wish is my command
I'll do everything in my power to help you
If you agree to follow me.
But it's up to you to decide if you trust me or not
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Amanda Lear, Anton Monn
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jamesb821
Discovered this because of the perfume ad, she’s been living rent free in my head ever since. Absolute Tune!
@Yahniboy
That she is really a he
@jamesb821
@@Yahniboy yeah I guessed with the voice
@rw8733
Great song.
@tonykeight6947
Yep😂
@craigmorgan4676
Agreed brother that advert, had to find the song,ace!👊🦾🦾🦾
@ockertungerer55
I slow danced to this in 1979 at a garage party with my now wife. Been married for 40 years this year. Still a very, very beautiful song
@alexBogRod12345
Я люблю вас за вашу верность и постоянство ❤
@xams4568
It's about the devil...
@isiheuser
@@xams4568 😂 So ockertungerer's story becomes pretty funny.