Colby's rise to fame began at 10 when he became the youngest recording artist ever signed to Motown Records to do a song for a major motion picture soundtrack. The song titled "Mouse in the House" was featured on the 1999 Stuart Little soundtrack. Soon after, he began taking guitar lessons with Johan Oiested, a musician in Carlos Santana’s rhythm section. At age 11, he appeared regularly as an actor on the TV series Grandpa's Garage. By age 14, Colby's passion for music had him opening shows for major recording artists including JoJo, A*Teens, Hoku, S Club 7, Jump5, B-5, Backstreet Boys, Brian McKnight, 98° and 'N Sync. Shortly after his 15th birthday, Colby's parents made the decision to relocate to Los Angeles and pursue a recording deal using Colby’s 100+ song catalogue.
In July 2008, Colby released his first album, Colby O. Colby is currently working on his sophomore album, with a new single titled "I Wanna Touch You" already on radio stations. Other recorded tracks that have leaked online include "Never Fall In Love Again", "Ooh Ahh", "I'm In Love", "Shake Your Body" and "Talkin 'Bout Us".
Follow You
Colby O'Donis Lyrics
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What's the deal?
How you feel?)
Could you tell me baby how you feel?
How you feel?
I never try to cross the line
Cross the line girl
But I stepped on it a couple times
She didn't go, she didn't move
She been looking past the bad things that I do
She didn't go, she didn't move
That's why she'll always be the one I cater to, ooh yeah
[Chorus]
Baby be the leader (Ho) I'm the receiver (Ho)
And I'll follow you baby, follow you baby
Baby be the leader (Ho) I'm the receiver (Ho)
And I'll follow you baby, follow you baby
[Bridge]
She stayed with me and she didn't leave
But all the time she didn't go, go, go, go
She stayed with me and she didn't leave
But all the time she didn't go, go, go, go
Baby yes I know I made mistakes
But I was straight up with you
Yes I told the truth
The truth about every time
I never was the type to lie
She didn't go, she didn't move
She been lookin' past the bad things that I do
She didn't go, she didn't move
That's why she'll always be the one I cater to, ooh yeah
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
Excuse me baby what's the deal
Could you tell me baby how you feel?
I never try to cross the line
But I stepped on it a couple times yeah, yeah
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
In Colby O'Donis's song "Follow You," the singer is trying to understand his lover's emotions and wants to know how they truly feel about him. He acknowledges that he has made mistakes and has crossed the line, but he has been truthful about everything. He is grateful that his lover hasn't left him, despite his shortcomings. Even though he is the receiver, he is willing to follow his lover and be the follower in the relationship. He admits that his lover is the one he caters to and will always be there for her.
The lyrics are a representation of a loving and committed relationship in which both partners share equal responsibility. The chorus of the song emphasizes the dynamic the couple has, with the female partner being the leader, and Colby being the receiver. It's an acknowledgment of the unspoken rules that often exist in romantic relationships, where both parties work together for the greater good. The track's overall tone is that of honest communication and partnership, which is quite rare in modern-day pop songs.
Line by Line Meaning
Excuse me baby what's the deal
Asking the partner what the problem is
What's the deal?
Asking again what the partner's issue is
How you feel?)
Wants to know how the partner feels about their relationship
Could you tell me baby how you feel?
Asks again about the partner's emotional state
I never try to cross the line
He doesn't want to overstep any boundaries
Cross the line girl
Repeating the previous line with added emphasis
But I stepped on it a couple times
Acknowledging that he messed up in the past
She didn't go, she didn't move
She didn't give up on him despite his mistakes
She been looking past the bad things that I do
Highlighting the partner's forgiving nature
That's why she'll always be the one I cater to, ooh yeah
He recognizes her loyalty and will always prioritize her
Baby be the leader (Ho) I'm the receiver (Ho)
He wants her to lead their relationship
And I'll follow you baby, follow you baby
He's willing to follow whatever she chooses
She stayed with me and she didn't leave
She stuck by him through thick and thin
But all the time she didn't go, go, go, go
She never gave up on their relationship
Baby yes I know I made mistakes
He admits to his faults
But I was straight up with you
He's been honest with her about everything
Yes I told the truth
Reiterating the previous line
The truth about every time
He admits to telling her the truth every time
I never was the type to lie
He wants her to know he's always been truthful
Excuse me baby what's the deal
Repeating the first line to show he truly wants to know what's wrong
But I stepped on it a couple times yeah, yeah
Admitting once again that he's made mistakes
Baby be the leader (Ho) I'm the receiver (Ho)
Repeating the chorus to emphasize his willingness to follow her lead
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CLINTON SPARKS, WRITERS UKNOWN
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