Follow Your Mind
Equatronic Lyrics
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just for dreaming
sometimes they become
much too real
follow your mind
when you start to scream
blood on the floor
so rip off your veins
so rip off your veins
and let it be a little more
nightmares haunt you
if you're believin'
but if you're strong
they do not harm
The lyrics of Equatronic's song Follow Your Mind depict the fine balance between fantasy and reality that resides in a person's mind. The opening lines emphasize that not all illusions are just a part of dreams but sometimes they become real, creating a metaphysical world where it becomes hard to differentiate between the two. The focus then shifts to the importance of following one's mind, which means listening to one's heart and instinct, rather than external influences. The repeated lyric 'follow your mind' can be interpreted as a reminder to stay true to oneself and navigate through life's uncertainties.
The following few lines illustrate the thought process during a state of confusion, where even experiencing the unthinkable can make it hard for one to believe that it's happening. This is depicted by the singer stating that despite the blood on the floor, they find it difficult to accept what's happening to them. The lines "so rip off your veins and let it be a little more" is a metaphorical expression that can be interpreted as an exhortation to embrace reality and let life happen in all its splendor without resistance.
The last few lines convey that nightmares only haunt those who believe in them. If one is strong enough to see through them, they lose their power and cannot harm. This illustrates how one's mind can either be a source of constant fear or a fortress that can be leveraged to navigate through life's vagaries.
Line by Line Meaning
illusions are not made just for dreaming
Illusions are not merely created for the purpose of dreaming, as they can often become exceedingly real.
sometimes they become much too real
On occasion, illusions can become overly vivid and difficult to believe they are not actual occurrences.
follow your mind
You should be guided by your own thoughts and instincts when making decisions in life.
when you start to scream you don't believe there's blood on the floor
When a person is in extreme distress, they may become disassociated from the reality of the situation and fail to recognize its severity.
so rip off your veins, so rip off your veins and let it be a little more
Metaphorically, remove anything holding you back or causing you pain to allow yourself to live more freely.
nightmares haunt you if you're believin'
Nightmares can have a lasting impact on an individual's psyche if the dreamer believes them to be an accurate representation of reality.
but if you're strong they do not harm
If an individual is strong enough to recognize that nightmares are not real, they do not have the power to cause harm or fear.
Contributed by Lila L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.