Follow
Incubus Lyrics
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With all your shiny
Toys for boys
It's all unnerving
Bold and new
But dark and spotty
The toys enjoy
Don't ask
Don't tell
Follow
Don't ask
Don't tell
Yeah
Fat the world
Then sink your teeth in
Cannibal and missionary
Toes are curled
My thanks uneven
When tales so tall
Are ordinary
Don't ask
Don't tell
Follow
Don't ask
Don't tell
Yeah
Don't ask
Don't tell
Follow
Don't ask
Don't tell
Yeah
The lyrics of Incubus's song "Follow" shed light on the desire for material possessions in society, and how this pursuit can often overshadow the importance of humanity, equality, and morality. The first stanza addresses the excessive attention and importance attributed to superficial, material objects that men covet, often without considering their true value. The lyrics contrast the bold, newness and shine of these toys with the dark and spotty aspects of their origin, underscoring the cognitive dissonance involved in valuing objects that may be unethical or dubious. The second stanza captures the greediness of human nature by equating it to being a cannibalistic missionary who preys on the weak just to fulfill his or her cravings. The lyrics mention how tales of greed and exploitation have become very commonplace, emphasizing the normalization of such behavior, which is both surprising and shocking.
The chorus "Don't ask, don't tell, follow" mirrors the often-misused military rule that required soldiers not to disclose their sexual orientation. Here, it’s about people blindly following without questioning, suppressing their innate sense of morality and disregarding any sense of accountability for their actions. This anthem is a reflection of how people are so engrossed in their own lives and possessions that they often forget about the consequences of their actions, and the moral obligations that come with being human. It forces the listener to reflect on how their pursuit for material possessions often leads to moral and ethical compromises, and how we should strive for a society where the value of humanity takes priority over the superficial.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at you
Observing the listener with scrutiny
With all your shiny
Dazzling possessions
Toys for boys
Materialistic objects aimed for immature men
It's all unnerving
Causing discomfort or anxiety
Bold and new
Fresh and daring
But dark and spotty
Blemished by something negative
The toys enjoy
The objects take pleasure in themselves
The undeserving
Those who do not merit the rewards
Don't ask
Do not inquire
Don't tell
Do not disclose
Follow
Conform and obey
Don't ask
Do not inquire
Don't tell
Do not disclose
Yeah
An expression of satisfaction or agreement
Fat the world
Overindulge in worldly pleasures
Then sink your teeth in
Devour and enjoy to the fullest extent
Cannibal and missionary
An analogy between the savage and the devout
Toes are curled
An expression of pleasure or excitement
My thanks uneven
Gratitude is expressed at varying levels
When tales so tall
When stories are so exaggerated
Are ordinary
They become commonplace or dull
Don't ask
Do not inquire
Don't tell
Do not disclose
Follow
Conform and obey
Don't ask
Do not inquire
Don't tell
Do not disclose
Yeah
An expression of satisfaction or agreement
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BEN KENNEY, BRANDON BOYD, BRANDON CHARLES BOYD, CHRISTOPHER KILMORE, CHRISTOPHER E KILMORE, JOSE PASILLAS II, JOSE ANTHONY II PASILLAS, MICHAEL EINZIGER, MICHAEL AARON EINZIGER
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@lmmnil4574
Lyrics :
Look at you with all your shiny
Toys for boys, it's all unnerving
Bold and new but dark and spotty
The toys enjoy the undeserving
Don't ask, don't tell, follow
Don't ask, don't tell, yeah
Fat the world then sink your teeth in
Cannibal and missionary
Toes are curled
My thanks uneven
When tales so tall are ordinary
Don't ask, don't tell, follow
Don't ask, don't tell, yeah
Don't ask, don't tell, follow
Don't ask, don't tell, yeah
@DeathsEnmity
I can't help myself but Everytime I hear this song no matter what game I'm playing I switch right to halo 2 and go right to heretic in the campaign and just vibe out
@lmmnil4574
Lyrics :
Look at you with all your shiny
Toys for boys, it's all unnerving
Bold and new but dark and spotty
The toys enjoy the undeserving
Don't ask, don't tell, follow
Don't ask, don't tell, yeah
Fat the world then sink your teeth in
Cannibal and missionary
Toes are curled
My thanks uneven
When tales so tall are ordinary
Don't ask, don't tell, follow
Don't ask, don't tell, yeah
Don't ask, don't tell, follow
Don't ask, don't tell, yeah
@lmmnil4574
Nice comming back here, looking for lyrics and find i posted em myself. Thanks, past me hehe
@HotForgeChaos
Most definitely ad-libbed
@midnightZer0
what i think is the lyrics represent the banshee fight and most of the lyrics are the Heretic taunting Arbiter
@lmmnil4574
@Corvus welp it surely fits! Never thought of analyzing it like that but now that you mentioned it it makes so much sense. I wonder if they meant to. Gonna tell my bros about this hehe. Thanks mr Raven for this epiphany :)
@MondySpartan
Blow Me Away is dope, but I feel like this should also have that much attention.
@Triceritrozer
God, it sure does from me
@superscaryguy01
"Don't ask, don't tell, follow"
Basically Thel 'Vadam's whole life before the Great Schism.
@HotForgeChaos
Y'know what,. I never thought of it like that