White's first music video, "Free", was directed by Braden Barty and produced by Tim Simms. In the video, she acts out her story as a beauty school dropout who moves to Hollywood to pursue a singing career.
White cites her musical influences as the "soulful sounds of the 70's" such as James Taylor, Carole King, Fleetwood Mac, the Carpenters, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, the Eagles, America, Carly Simon, the Bee Gees, Hall & Oates, Joni Mitchell, Bonnie Raitt, and Phil Collins.
On February 25, 2009, she debuted her first single, "Hold Up My Heart", from her first major label album after Idol, "High Hopes and Heart Break" to be released on June 2, 2009. She performed the song on the results show of American Idol date February 25, 2009. Shortly after the performance, the song fired up and zoomed atop the iTunes Charts and has since reached a peak of #7.
Follow Me
Brooke White Lyrics
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Dancing in the breeze and I
Write this song for you
So won't you come and
Follow me
I'll lead the way
Never lead you astray
I'll lead you home
Never leave you alone
Follow me
So many things I wanna say
But you runaway from me
Hide inside your fears
But I'm always right here so
Follow me
I'll lead the way
Never lead you astray
Follow me
I'll lead you home
Never leave you alone
Follow me
Just follow me
When it's dark, you'll find the way
When you're scared, I'll hold you tight
Everything will be alright
Trust in me just believe
Follow me
I'll lead the way
Never lead you astray
Follow me
I'll lead you home
Never leave you alone
Brooke White's "Follow Me" is a soulful ballad that expresses an invitation for somebody who has been running away from her to come and follow her. The opening lines, "Colored leaves are falling off the trees, Dancing in the breeze and I Write this song for you," visually depict the unfolding autumn and how the songwriter is inspired by the beauty of nature to express her feelings for the recipient of her song. The songwriter invites the addressee to follow her and trusts her will never lead her astray.
However, the recipient seems to be afraid and struggling with inner turmoil, as the songwriter notes, "So many things I wanna say, But you runaway from me, Hide inside your fears." Despite these challenges, the songwriter remains steadfast as she affirms her availability, "But I'm always right here." She continues to implore the addressee to trust her, saying "When it's dark, you'll find the way, When you're scared, I'll hold you tight, Everything will be alright, Trust in me just believe."
Overall, the lyrics of "Follow Me" suggest that the songwriter is trying to mend the trust between her and the addressee. She invites the person to follow her as she promises to lead them home and remain there for them always, even in times of darkness and fear.
Line by Line Meaning
Colored leaves are falling off the trees
The beautiful leaves are falling from the trees and signify the start of the autumn season
Dancing in the breeze and I
The leaves are dancing in the gentle wind, and the singer is watching them intently
Write this song for you
The singer is creating a beautiful song with heartfelt lyrics for the listener
So won't you come and
The singer is inviting the listener to join her on a journey
Follow me
The singer wants the listener to follow her lead and journey with her wherever she goes
I'll lead the way
The singer promises to be the guide and make sure they are on the right path
Never lead you astray
The singer promises to never steer the listener in the wrong direction
Follow me
The singer reiterates her call for the listener to follow her lead
I'll lead you home
The singer promises to guide the listener safely to their destination
Never leave you alone
The singer assures the listener that they will always be together on this journey
So many things I wanna say
The singer has much to express to the listener
But you runaway from me
The listener seems to be distancing themselves from the singer
Hide inside your fears
The listener seems to be retreating into their fears and anxieties
But I'm always right here so
The singer is reassuring the listener that she is always nearby
When it's dark, you'll find the way
The singer will help the listener navigate through tough times
When you're scared, I'll hold you tight
The singer will be a comforting and supportive presence for the listener
Everything will be alright
The singer assures the listener that things will work out in the end
Trust in me just believe
The singer wants the listener to have faith in her and to believe in her abilities
Just follow me
The singer once again encourages the listener to follow her lead
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALBERT LUCERO, BARRY WHITE, CARL DANIEL TAYLOR, JOHN A LOPEZ
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