Follow Me
Cabin Boy Jumped Ship Lyrics


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Don't try and tell me you're happy
Because we're not falling in love
Your heads in the clouds

Follow me and we'll make this happen
Show them that we are never backing down
Don't let me down, won't let you down
Follow me and we'll break the pattern
Be ourselves and don't let anyone change that

Are we getting too old
Our time is running thin
You're empty on the outside
I'm not holding anything in

You hide behind the lies you feed us
Empty promises and false pretences
You hide behind the lies you deceive us
To make ourselves feel better again

Follow me and we'll make this happen
Show them that we are never backing down
Don't let me down, won't let you down
Follow me and we'll break the pattern
Be ourselves and don't let anyone change that

The sun is up and I'm a fucking mess
I'm a mess
Let me go

I'm gonna live like tomorrow does exist
The light hits my eyes, you will be missed
But I wont ever let you break me down
Cuz we're the revolution and we're bringing new sounds
I'm gonna live like tomorrow does exist
The light hits my eyes, you will be missed
But I wont ever let you break me

There's no sense in taking the back seat
So don't try put the blame on me
I will rise from the ashes
I will be me
I will be free
I will be free

Follow me and we'll make this happen
Show them that we are never backing down
Don't let me down, Won't let you down




Follow me and we'll break the pattern
Be ourselves and don't let anyone change that

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Cabin Boy Jumped Ship's song Follow Me are about defiance against conformity and staying true to oneself despite external pressure to conform. The singer urges the listener not to pretend to be happy in a world that doesn't encourage falling in love. They emphasize the importance of being true to oneself and not allowing others to change that. The lines "Follow me and we'll make this happen, show them that we are never backing down" demonstrate the singer's leadership in creating a movement to stand up for individuality.


The lyrics also speak of the fear of getting older and running out of time, but the singer refuses to let this fear control them. They won't tolerate being deceived or manipulated by empty promises made by others who hide behind lies. Instead, the singer encourages us to live like tomorrow exists and to refuse to let anyone break us down. The final lines "I will rise from the ashes, I will be me, I will be free" display the singer's determination to live life on their own terms.


Overall, the lyrics of "Follow Me" advocate for a mindset of individuality, defiance, and fearlessness in the face of societal pressures. It encourages people to be confident in themselves and to stay true to their values.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't try and tell me you're happy
You cannot convince me that everything is alright when clearly, it is not.


Because we're not falling in love
Our relationship is not in the romantic sense, and we both know that.


Your head's in the clouds
You are oblivious to the reality of the situation, and you choose to ignore it.


Follow me and we'll make this happen
If you join me, together we can achieve our dreams.


Show them that we are never backing down
We will always stand our ground and never surrender, no matter what.


Don't let me down, won't let you down
We must always support and trust each other, without any doubt or hesitation.


Follow me and we'll break the pattern
We will no longer conform to societal norms and expectations, and we will pave our own way.


Be ourselves and don't let anyone change that
We should always stay true to who we are, and never let anyone else influence or control us.


Are we getting too old
As time passes by, are we losing our chance to make things right?


Our time is running thin
We can no longer waste our precious time on things that don't make us happy.


You're empty on the outside
You may seem whole and complete, but in reality, you're missing something important.


I'm not holding anything in
I'm being honest with you and expressing my true feelings without holding back.


You hide behind the lies you feed us
You deceive others by telling them false promises and half-truths.


Empty promises and false pretences
You make commitments you cannot keep and pretend to be someone you're not.


You hide behind the lies you deceive us
You continue to manipulate and deceive others to make yourself feel better.


To make ourselves feel better again
You do this to alleviate your own insecurities, even if it means hurting others in the process.


The sun is up and I'm a fucking mess
Despite the new day, I'm still struggling to cope with my problems.


I'm gonna live like tomorrow does exist
I will not let my troubles and worries hinder me from living my life to the fullest.


The light hits my eyes, you will be missed
I will move on from the past, but I will never forget the memories we shared.


But I won't ever let you break me down
I will not let your actions dictate how I feel or behave.


Cuz we're the revolution and we're bringing new sounds
Together, we will create change and challenge the status quo.


There's no sense in taking the back seat
We must take control of our lives and be proactive in making things happen.


So don't try put the blame on me
Don't try to shift the responsibility onto me for something that's not my fault.


I will rise from the ashes
I will overcome all obstacles and emerge victorious.


I will be me
I will stay true to myself and not change for anyone else.


I will be free
I will break the chains of conformity and live life on my own terms.




Writer(s): Conor Peek

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Comments from YouTube:

Matt Geddes

If I'm being honest, I normally have little to no time for heavier music but honestly I cannot fault this track in the slightest!
This song is simply phenomenal, you boys are certainly going places and hopefully one of those places is up to Aberdeen, Scotland soon! ๐Ÿ’–

Molly Evans

When this song first came out, I wasn't sure how much I liked it but I kept listening to it and now I can't stop! Had it on repeat all day today, really helps with bus journeys๐Ÿ˜‚

lizzy Hickinbotham

watched this so many times can't stop listening to your music! it gets better every time. keep up with the good work. cbjs all the way! ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

GIGS AND MUSIC

it's been over a month since this song was released and I still find myself listening to it daily, and humming the chorus to myself a lot. it's catchy as hell and I can't wait for the full album to drop

TediousToni

This is amazing, you never fail to entertain and I honestly cannot wait for the new album!!!

Runnin Dave

This is fucking amazing! SO hyped for the album

Brittany Alexander

I adore this song so much it's been on repeat since it was released, I'm so excited for more to come!! โค๏ธ

Brianna Nabarrette

I still constantly listen to this song. Its nicely made and speaks to people from the heart. "Be yourself and don't let anyone change that" โค

Raze Fyre

Badass lyrics! I absolutely love Cabin Boy Jumped Ship, this is an outstanding song no doubt! Everyone should watch this video, I was just completely stoked the first time I listended to Cabin. Can't wait to get my hands on the album, I'm pumped my dudes.

Brianna Nabarrette

Words can't describe how much I love you guys. โค I already know every lyric to this song and listen it every morning to class and when I go to work. this is literally my "Go-To" song that makes me never want to give up on my dreams. It reminds me to be myself and no change for anyone. ๐Ÿ’•

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