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Hollow Road Lyrics
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Can't you except the way I am?
Not you
You can't change what you want me to be
You can't judge everyone by what you see
Your single mindedness is killing you
Why do you want to destroy everyone?
I am not your clone
Take that blindfold off your eyes and watch me burn your label
Blinded by your insecurities that's why I'm bigger than you are
The song "Follow" by Hollow Road conveys a message of individuality and the consequences of conforming to societal expectations. The lyrics highlight the struggle of being seen as different and the pressure to fit in. The opening line "You might think I'm crazy, just because I'm different from you" sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is addressing the listener who is unable to accept their individuality and is trying to change them to fit a specific mold. The song's theme can also be seen as a critique of society and its pressure to conform, regardless of the cost it might have on an individual's personal growth and development.
The lyrics, "Your single-mindedness is killing you, why do you want to destroy everyone?" capture the heart of the song's message. The pressure to conform often leads one to judge others based on their physical appearance and lifestyle choices, leading them to destruction. The line "Take that blindfold off your eyes and watch me burn your label," encourages the listener to broaden their perspective and see beyond the narrow lens that they have been conditioned to see through. The singer embraces their differences and implies that despite being labeled as crazy, they are larger than their critics and their insecurities.
Overall, "Follow" promotes the idea of embracing individuality and being proud of one's uniqueness. It speaks against the pressure to conform and the harm it does to individuals in society. The song encourages listeners not to judge and label individuals based on their differences, rather to embrace and celebrate them. It is a powerful message conveyed through emotive lyrics and a catchy melody.
Line by Line Meaning
You might think I'm crazy, just because I'm different from you
You may think I am insane simply because I am not like you
Can't you except the way I am?
Won't you accept me for who I am?
Not you
You are not the one who can tell me how to live my life
You can't change what you want me to be
Your desire for me to become what you want me to, cannot affect me
You can't judge everyone by what you see
Your assessment of people should not be based on what meets the eye
Your single mindedness is killing you
Your closed-mindedness is causing you harm
Why do you want to destroy everyone?
What reason do you have for wanting to bring people down?
I am not your clone
I am an individual, not a carbon copy of you
Can't you understand that sometimes nowhere feels like home
Don't you realize that people may feel like they don't belong anywhere at times
Take that blindfold off your eyes and watch me burn your label
Remove that veil of blindness and witness as I destroy your preconceived notions
Blinded by your insecurities that's why I'm bigger than you are
Your uncertainties have obscured your ability to recognize my superiority
Contributed by David Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lili M. (And Nick N.)
on Velvet
Hey, Velvet
I want you to know that
Things are just a little bit different
Tell Vera
That I still love her
And I found
A way to the future
And I found
A way to the truth it hurts
So Vera I still love her
And Velvet was her best friend
So they said nice to know ya
They took off with the best man
And I think his name was Deric
And they left in a carraige
But all they do is (step right?) fifty miles away