There are multiple artists who operate under the moniker of Exile:

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#1 A curently 14 member big JPop-boygroup that debuted in the year 2001 under the name of J Soul Brothers. They changed their name in 2003 into EXILE and switched to a label called LDH (Love, Dream, Happiness), wich was founded by former member Hiro (better known as EXILE HIRO).

The group originaly consisted out of 5 member. At it's hight the group used to have a total of 15 member (19 when counting the original member that have left the group). In 2011 EXILE was merged into EXILE TRIBE as it's first group (or seen as unit).

In 2020 member Atsushi (better known as EXILE ATSUSHI) decided to leave the group and in 2022 member Keiji also decided to leave the group.

In December of 2022 Atsushi announce to have returned to EXILE.

#2 The American hip-hop producer, DJ and occassional MC, Exile (real name Aleksander Manfredi), began his career as a member of hip-hop duo Emanon along with Aloe Blacc. He has released several solo beat albums, most notably Dirty Science (2006) and Radio (2009). He is best known for the album Below the Heavens (2007) by Blu & Exile. He also produced Fashawn's album Boy Meets World (2009) and has released another Blu & Exile album, Give Me Flowers While I Can Smell Them (2011). On top of this, he has been a guest producer for several notable acts, such as Ghostface Killah, Jurassic 5, Mobb Deep and Kardinall Offishall.

#3 The American country rock group Exile formed in 1963 by singer/guitarist J.P. Pennington as the Exiles. They produced a number of minor hits, as well as the #1 charting pop hit Kiss You All Over. After a few years, lead singer Jimmy Stokely left the group and was replaced by Les Taylor, who helped reshape the group into its present country rock form. While they did find some new success in this form, they eventually disbanded in 1993. By 1996, Pennington and Taylor reformed the band with a new lineup; it includes guitarists/singers Pennington and Taylor, bassist/vocalist Sonny LeMaire, keyboard player Marlon Hargis and drummer Steve Goetzman.

#4 The Bulgarian black metal band EXILE was formed in spring 2004 by Erilyne (vocals & guitars) in Sandanski, Bulgaria. Exile starts as one-man project. The first records - "The Nightcoming 1" was maded at the same time by Erilyne. Musically this first demo is focused on old-school black metal with some epic elements. To continue Exile's activities as a project and for some steps forward, Erilyne decide to invite other musicians. After two months Vassil (guitars) joined Exile as a guitarist and Leidolf (drums) as a drummer. The Nightcoming 1" was released as a part of the split CD EXILE vs. BOLG (Acclaim Records). In summer 2004 was recorded the second demo - "Restless Soul" - most raw than "The Nightcoming 1". Talmor joined Exile as a bassist in 2005 and leaved the band in the beginning of 2006. "The Nightcoming 2" was succeed recorded in may 2005. This album was recorded and composed for one week. In this album Exile focused mainly on the aggression, the clean and powerful sound. For a first time without any keys, this album is the most real face of Exile.

#5 Exile is a black metal band from Turkey and it is a side project of Moribund Oblivion.The band released a demo(2004) and an album(2007):"Exile is Eternal"(both with the same name)

#6 Tim Exile is the recording alias of Tim Shaw, a producer and performer of electronic music spanning drum and bass, IDM, breakcore and gabber.

#7 Exile is a metal band from Cornwall, England. The band consists of Dom Cardell - Vocals; Alex Goodrich - Lead guitar; Brad Baker - Rhythm guitar; Fabian - Bass; Josh Hawke - Drums/Backup vocals. They were formed in 2009 and have just recorded their first demo. They can be found on myspace.

#8 Exile is an alternative rock band from The Netherlands (Schijndel). They blend their sound such that it fagile and spherical heavy at the same time. Exile formed in Schijndel, The Netherlands in 2004. The lineup consisted of Tomas Mathijsen - (Lead vocals, guitar) Guus Arts - (Guitar) Bram van Paridon - (Bass), Florian Verhagen - (Keys) Cas Mathijsen - (Drums).
Influences: Radiohead, Millionaire, The Beatles, Patrick Watson, Eels, Grizzly Bear, Coldplay, Headphone, Coparck, Woost, Muse, dEUS, Soulwax, Disney, The Doors, Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures, De Staat, Gabriel Rios, Michael Giacchino, John Williams, Thomas Newman.
They can be found on myspace and on hyves.

#11 Exile, now operating under the name Izrael, is a Zambian musician and rapper best known for songs Awuwe and Efindingile.

#12 Exile is an Australian Deathcore band formed in 2009. Since 2009 they have released 2 EPs and 1 Full length. Their lyrical theme mainly focus on Evil and Darkess. Since the formation they have toured with a lot of bands like Aversions Crown, Thy Art Is Murder, A Night In Texas etc.

The band has made a few line up changes over the time. Brandon Lees, Jack and Sorenson are the orginal members of the band. In 2015 they replaced their original frontman Luke Hodges with Joel Taylor.

Follow Me
Exile Lyrics

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Follow me mezameru you ni umarekawaru we are love
Follow me ai aru sora e kimi wo tsurete iku yo

Kowareta yume ga furu midnight town
Utsumuku kimi wo dakishimeta
Kakeru kotoba wo sagasu yori
Tada sotto hoho yoseta

Sometime umaku ikanai koto datte aru darou kitto
Someday kagayaku kiseki subete tsutsumi komu sono hi made

Follow me kogoeru yoru mo kimi wo mamoru we are one
Follow me nukumori dake ga boku wo tori modoseru

Sukui ga nai sekai nagareru news
Inori wa sora ni todoku no ka
Ai hikikaenieta mono wa hibi kanai kono mune ni

Somewhere mishiranu machi de hitogomi magirete kiita
Something setsunai uta ni daiji na mono ga wakari kaketa

Follow me kimi sae ireba nani mo iranai you're the one
Follow me hatenai yami mo yoake mezashi toberu

Follow me mezameru you ni umarekawaru we are love
Follow me ai aru sora e kimi wo tsurete iku yo

Follow me kogoeru yoru mo kimi wo mamoru we are one
Follow me nukumori dake ga boku wo tori modoseru

Overall Meaning

Exile's "Follow Me" is a song that explores the theme of love and the desire to protect and stay close to the person you love. The lyrics start by saying "Follow me and you will be reborn like you woke up from a dream" and "We are love" indicating a new beginning where the singer is inviting their lover to follow them into a better future. The song also talks about how the lover's presence brings warmth, comfort and protection to the singer even in the "midnight town" where broken dreams are falling.

The lyrics also mention the struggles in life such as the "news of a world without salvation" and how sometimes things do not go as planned - "sometimes things won't go as planned for sure". Additionally, the song touches on the idea of hope as the singer talks about the day where the lover and the singer's fate will shine and embrace them in a miraculous way.

Overall, Follow me is a song about the power of love, hope, and new beginnings with the singer expressing their wish to protect and guide their lover into a brighter future.

Line by Line Meaning

Follow me mezameru you ni umarekawaru we are love
Come with me and together we can be reborn into a love that will awaken us

Follow me ai aru sora e kimi wo tsurete iku yo
Join me as we journey to a sky filled with love

Kowareta yume ga furu midnight town
In this town of darkness, broken dreams fall like rain

Utsumuku kimi wo dakishimeta
I held onto you as you looked down in sadness

Kakeru kotoba wo sagasu yori
Instead of searching for the right words to say,

Tada sotto hoho yoseta
I gently nuzzled your cheek

Sometime umaku ikanai koto datte aru darou kitto
Surely there will be times when things won't go well

Someday kagayaku kiseki subete tsutsumi komu sono hi made
But one day, all shining miracles will wrap us up until the end

Follow me kogoeru yoru mo kimi wo mamoru we are one
Even on cold nights, I will protect you and we will become one

Follow me nukumori dake ga boku wo tori modoseru
By following me, only warmth will be able to bring me back

Sukui ga nai sekai nagareru news
In this world where there is no salvation, the news flows

Inori wa sora ni todoku no ka
Will prayers reach the sky?

Ai hikikaenieta mono wa hibi kanai kono mune ni
The thing that couldn't be pulled away from love is in my heart every day

Somewhere mishiranu machi de hitogomi magirete kiita
In a place I didn't know, I heard a crowded voice

Something setsunai uta ni daiji na mono ga wakari kaketa
A precious thing was revealed in a heartbreaking song

Follow me kimi sae ireba nani mo iranai you're the one
If you are with me, I don't need anything else. You are the one

Follow me hatenai yami mo yoake mezashi toberu
By following me, we can soar towards a dawn that never ends, even in endless darkness

Writer(s): Rahman Griffin, Jimmy Thornfeldt Copyright: Roc The Bell Publishing, Universal Music - Careers, Mediascore Publishing Gmbh

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