Follow
Havens Richie Lyrics
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Climb to the treetops, child, if you're able
Let your hands tie a knot across the table.
Come and touch the things you cannot feel.
And close your fingertips and fly where I can't hold you
Let the sun-rain fall and let the dewy clouds enfold you
And maybe you can sing to me the words I just told you,
And don't mind me 'cos I ain't nothin' but a dream.
The mocking bird sings each different song
Each song has wings - they won't stay long.
Do those who hear think he's doing wrong?
While the church bell tolls its one-note song
And the school bell is tinkling to the throng.
Come here where your ears cannot hear.
And close your eyes, child, and listen to what I'll tell you
Follow in the darkest night the sounds that may impel you
And the song that I am singing may disturb or serve to quellyou
If all the sounds you hear ain't what they seem,
Then don't mind me 'cos I ain't nothin' but a dream
The rising smell of fresh-cut grass
Smothered cities choke and yell with fuming gas
I hold some grapes up to the sun
And their flavour breaks upon my tongue.
With eager tongues we taste our strife
And fill our lungs with seas of life.
Come taste and smell the waters of our time.
And close your lips, child, so softly I might kiss you,
Let your flower perfume out and let the winds caress you.
As I walk through the garden, I am hoping I don't miss you
If all the things you taste ain't what they seem,
Then don't mind me 'cos I ain't nothin' but a dream .
The sun and moon both arise
And we'll see them soon through days and nights
But now silver leaves are mirrors, bring delights.
And the colours of your eyes are fiery bright,
While darkness blinds the skies with all its light.
Come see where your eyes cannot see.
And close your eyes, child, and look at what I'll show you;
Let your mind go reeling out and let the breezes blow you,
And maybe when we meet then suddenly I will know you.
If all the things you see ain
quote t what they seem,
Then don't mind me 'cos I ain't nothin' but a dream .
And you can follow; And you can follow; follow...
The song "Follow" by Richie Havens is a beautiful and poetic song that encourages listeners to let go and allow themselves to be embraced by the world around them. In the opening lines, Havens sings, "Let the river rock you like a cradle, climb to the treetops child if you're able," encouraging the listener to surrender themselves to nature and allow it to gently guide and protect them. He goes on to urge them to "touch the things you cannot feel," exploring the idea that there is more to the world than what we can see and touch, and that embracing the unknown can be a powerful experience.
Throughout the song, Havens touches on a variety of themes, from the beauty of nature and the importance of letting go of fear, to the unifying power of music and the way that we can learn from those around us. The lyrics are poetic and highly evocative, painting vivid pictures in the listener's mind and encouraging them to explore their own emotions and experiences.
Overall, "Follow" is a deeply moving and thought-provoking song that encourages listeners to embrace the beauty and mystery of the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Let the river rock you like a cradle
Be at peace with the flow of life
Climb to the treetops, child, if you're able
Push yourself to new heights
Let your hands tie a knot across the table.
Make connections and bridge gaps
Come and touch the things you cannot feel.
Explore the unknown and challenge your assumptions
And close your fingertips and fly where I can't hold you
Take risks and explore beyond your comfort zone
Let the sun-rain fall and let the dewy clouds enfold you
Be open to all experiences, positive and negative
And maybe you can sing to me the words I just told you,
Teach me what you've learned
If all the things you feel ain't what they seem.
Question your perceptions and be willing to adjust them
And don't mind me 'cos I ain't nothin' but a dream.
I am just one perspective among many
The mocking bird sings each different song
Appreciate diversity
Each song has wings - they won't stay long.
All things are temporary
Do those who hear think he's doing wrong?
Don't be afraid to be yourself, even if others don't understand
While the church bell tolls its one-note song
Tradition can be limiting
And the school bell is tinkling to the throng.
Education can also be limiting
Come here where your ears cannot hear.
Listen beyond what you think you know
And close your eyes, child, and listen to what I'll tell you
Be receptive to new ideas
Follow in the darkest night the sounds that may impel you
Trust your intuition
And the song that I am singing may disturb or serve to quell you
My words may challenge you or comfort you
If all the sounds you hear ain't what they seem,
Be willing to question your own beliefs
Then don't mind me 'cos I ain't nothin' but a dream
Remember that I am just one person
The rising smell of fresh-cut grass
Notice the small moments of beauty in life
Smothered cities choke and yell with fuming gas
Urbanization has negative consequences
I hold some grapes up to the sun
Nature provides for us
And their flavour breaks upon my tongue.
We can find pleasure in simple things
With eager tongues we taste our strife
We must endure difficulties to grow and learn
And fill our lungs with seas of life.
We must take in all experiences to truly live
Come taste and smell the waters of our time.
Experience life fully
And close your lips, child, so softly I might kiss you,
Be open to intimacy
Let your flower perfume out and let the winds caress you.
Embrace sensuality
As I walk through the garden, I am hoping I don't miss you
I want to connect and experience life with you
If all the things you taste ain't what they seem,
Be open to changing your perspectives
Then don't mind me 'cos I ain't nothin' but a dream .
Don't take my words too seriously
The sun and moon both arise
The cycles of nature continue
And we'll see them soon through days and nights
We are part of something greater than ourselves
But now silver leaves are mirrors, bring delights.
Nature reflects beauty back to us
And the colours of your eyes are fiery bright,
The people we meet can inspire us
While darkness blinds the skies with all its light.
Our perceptions can be misleading
Come see where your eyes cannot see.
Be open to new perspectives
And close your eyes, child, and look at what I'll show you;
Be receptive to learning from others
Let your mind go reeling out and let the breezes blow you,
Explore and engage with the world around you
And maybe when we meet then suddenly I will know you.
Connection can bring understanding
If all the things you see ain't what they seem,
Challenge your own assumptions
Then don't mind me 'cos I ain't nothin' but a dream .
Recognize that I am just a small part of your journey
And you can follow; And you can follow; follow...
Continue to grow and learn
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Written by: JERRY MERRICK
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