Eric's Trip were the first Canadian band, and one of three Atlantic Canadian bands, to be signed to Seattle's Sub Pop Records in the early 1990's. (The others were Jale and The Hardship Post.)
The band broke up in 1996, but reunited in 2001 for one final tour. They reunited again to play at the Sappy Records Festival in Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada. The festival is the 4th till the 6th of August, 2006.
Bassist Julie Doiron currently has a successful solo career and most recently has been collaborating with Phil Elverum on his Mt. Eerie project. Rick White and Mark Gaudet play in Elevator to Hell, and Christopher Thompson enjoyed some fame as Moon Socket.
Follow
Eric's Trip Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
What do you want to see
Is it in me you believe
You want to see if you leave
Follow me back down
Follow me back down
Isn't real
What you show
Follow me back down
Follow me back down
See you want us to be
You gotta see
What I want to be
Fly away with me
I gotta see
What you want to be
She wants to see
Why me
She believes
Follow me back down
Follow me back down
The lyrics of Eric's Trip's song "Follow" seem to capture the feeling of being unsure about someone's intentions and having doubts about their true beliefs. The first stanza addresses the uncertainty of what someone else wants from the singer, as the subject's motivation is vague and unclear. The repeating mantra of "follow me back down" bespeaks a pleading desperation, as if the singer is trying to convince someone to go back to their previous state of rapport, or to revert to the moments before the singer began to question their relationship. The second stanza seems to lay out the stakes of the situation. The inquiries regarding what is "real" and what is "shown" point to a deeper doubt, one that has been simmering beneath the surface of the relationship. The chorus reinforces the idea that the singer is unsure, begging the partner to follow back.
In the third stanza, there is a subtle shift in who is in control of the situation. The singer decides that they want to fly away and wants to assert their own idea of what they want to be. This "fly away" metaphor could signify the singer's desire to escape the ambiguity and confusion of the relationship, to find clarity through distance. The partner, in turn, wants to know why they should follow the singer. There is a clear power dynamic at play, as the partner is skeptical of the singer's motivations, compounding the doubt presented earlier in the song. Ultimately, the lyrics of "Follow" are centered around uncertainty: the uncertainty of the partner's motivations, the uncertainty of the singer's desires, and the uncertain outcome of their interaction.
Line by Line Meaning
You look at me
The singer is being observed by someone.
What do you want to see
The singer is questioning the motives behind the observer's gaze.
Is it in me you believe
The singer is skeptical about being seen as trustworthy or reliable.
You want to see if you leave
The observer is testing the artist's loyalty or commitment to them.
Follow me back down
The artist is asking the observer to join them on their level, both physically and emotionally.
I gotta know
The singer is curious and eager to find out the truth about the observer's intentions.
Isn't real
The singer is questioning the reality or authenticity of something.
What you show
The artist is skeptical of the observer's outward behavior or presentation.
See you want us to be
The artist is acknowledging that the observer desires some sort of relationship or connection with them.
You gotta see
The artist is urging the observer to understand their own desires and needs before pursuing a relationship.
What I want to be
The singer is asserting their own identity and goals in a potential relationship.
Fly away with me
The artist is suggesting a romantic or spontaneous escape from their current circumstances.
I gotta see
The singer is expressing their own need for clarity and understanding in the present situation.
Why me
The singer is questioning why the observer has singled them out for attention or affection.
She believes
The observer (possibly a woman) has faith in the singer or the potential of their relationship.
Follow me back down
The artist is once again requesting that the observer join them in the present moment rather than projecting into the future or idealizing the relationship.
Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB., BMG Rights Management
Written by: CHRIS THOMPSON, JULIE DOIRON, MARK GAUDET, RICK WHITE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind