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Arvid Pettersen Lyrics
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Arvid Pettersen
Life can be a desert sometimes
A long walk alone with noone else
But you and I were never meant
to find the way all by ourselves
You and I can open up our inner eyes so we can see
You just follow
Find the footsteps in the sand and follow
Someone´s walked the way before
Why should you ask for more
You don´t have to explore this on your own
You just follow
You and I were never meant to figure out all things ourselves
I just don´t believe that we are Gods
no we are something else
But when we find the footsteps
we find hope and we find destiny
Life gets a direction and a goal
"Follow" by Arvid Pettersson speaks about the struggles of life when it feels like we are walking alone in the desert with nobody for company. It encourages the listener to understand that we were never meant to navigate life's challenges by ourselves, that somebody has walked the same path before us. The song seeks to inspire the listener to follow in the footsteps of someone who has already walked the path, thus allowing us to not need to explore life's questions by ourselves. The lyrics suggest that when we do not know the way out of a tough time, we should find someone who has and trust their guidance.
The song is filled with imagery of walking through a desert alone, and the loneliness that comes with it. The lyrics suggest that the listener need not alone in their struggles because someone has walked the path before us. The song's message is encouraging, and it invites listeners to look back and follow the path of those who have overcome similar struggles. It stresses the importance of reaching out to others and seeking their guidance.
Line by Line Meaning
Life can be a desert sometimes
Life can be barren and unfruitful, with no relief or hope
A long walk alone with noone else
We may feel isolated and lonely in our journey
But you and I were never meant to find the way all by ourselves
We are not supposed to navigate through life completely on our own
You and I can open up our inner eyes so we can see
We have the ability to look within ourselves for guidance and clarity
that somebody has been right here before
Others have traveled the same path before us and can provide guidance
You just follow
We can find direction by following in the footsteps of others
Find the footsteps in the sand and follow
Look for the signs that others have left behind and follow in their path
Someone´s walked the way before
Others have been in our position or similar and can provide guidance
Why should you ask for more
There's no need to try and reinvent the wheel or find your own way when guidance is available
You don´t have to explore this on your own
We don't have to navigate through life completely independently, we have guidance and support available
You and I were never meant to figure out all things ourselves
We need the help of others to fully understand and navigate through life
I just don´t believe that we are Gods
We are not infallible or all-knowing beings
no we are something else
We are unique, imperfect beings with our own strengths and weaknesses
But when we find the footsteps
When we find others who have traveled the same path before us
we find hope and we find destiny
Their guidance can provide us with hope for the future and a sense of purpose
Life gets a direction and a goal
We can find direction and purpose in life by following the guidance of others
Contributed by Thomas K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.