While at university, Siberry began performing in folk clubs in Guelph, Ontario, linking up first with singer Wendy Davis and then with bass guitarist John Switzer in a group called Java Jive. Following the split of Java Jive in 1979, her first self-titled album was released in 1981.
For her 1984 second album "No Borders Here" , Siberry mostly abandoned the folk approach in favour of electronic art-pop. Siberry's first hit was the No Borders Here track "Mimi on the Beach". Siberry's third album, The Speckless Sky (1985), continued her art-pop approach. It was another commercial and critical success, going gold in Canada by selling over 100,000 units and establishing Siberry as a Canadian pop star. The album provided another hit single, "One More Colour".
For her fourth album (her first for Reprise), Siberry created "The Walking". Released in 1988, it contained a set of intricately structured songs, many of which were lengthy and shifted between narrative viewpoints and characters.
Siberry's sixth album, When I Was a Boy, was completed in 1993. Siberry's next release, "Maria" (released in 1995) featured a more jazz-inspired direction with live acoustic instrumentation.
With her 1995 album Maria being a commercial failure, Siberry founded her own independent label, Sheeba Records. She has released all of her subsequent material on that label. While her public profile became lower after she became an independent artist, she retained a devoted cult following.
Early in 2006, Siberry closed her Sheeba office, then sold and gave away nearly all of her possessions -- including her home and instruments. On June 3, 2006, somewhere in northwestern Europe, Siberry changed her name to Issa. She revealed her new name to the public on June 24, 2006.
In 2016, she released the album "Ulysses' Purse" as Jane Siberry
Follow Me
Jane Siberry Lyrics
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Follow me, follow me less gives less and more gives more
Is your love sweeter now than it was before?
Cross purpose love it never flies true love's pure
It magnifies follow me, follow me
It always surprises me when I make you laugh
When you laugh at me follow me,follow me
It pleases me I see the lake behind the trees
Flashing in ones and twos and threes follow me, follow me
There is nothing you need that you don't have or can't do
I have love and so I stay I have none so I go away
Follow me, follow me you have no love, you need me now
So I go away I free you now I'll see you later on my love
Got to go down to rise above follow me, follow me
You would love to see me now, you'd love to be with me
Follow me, follow me hold me close and don't let go
Don't say yes, don't say no I see the lake behind the trees
Flashing in ones and twos and threes follow me, follow me
There is nothing you need that
You don't have or can't do
The lyrics to Jane Siberry's song Follow Me are an invitation to experience and embrace love and life fully without any reservations or limitations. The repeated refrain of "follow me, follow me" highlights the importance of letting go of inhibitions and just living in the moment, with love as the guiding force. The opening lines suggest that the singer desires for the listener to not only love the things they already love but to expand their love and experiences even more.
As the song progresses, the lyrics reveal a sense of freedom and liberation that comes with following this path of love. The line "cross purpose love it never flies true love's pure" speaks to the importance of aligning oneself with true love instead of getting caught up in selfish intentions or desires. The mention of laughter and the visual image of "the lake behind the trees flashing in ones and twos and threes" add to the carefree and joyful tone of the song.
However, the lyrics also acknowledge that this path is not for everyone, and that sometimes it might be necessary to let go and move on. The line "you have no love, you need me now, so I go away, I free you now" highlights the importance of not clinging to anything or anyone out of desperation, and instead, allowing them to find their own way. The song ends on an uplifting note, with the repeated message that there is nothing we need that we don't already have or can't do, suggesting that true love and joy comes from within.
Line by Line Meaning
I want you to love the things you love and even more
I desire for you to appreciate the things that you already love and to build on them even further.
Follow me, follow me less gives less and more gives more
If you follow me with less commitment or dedication, you will receive less satisfaction, but if you truly invest in our relationship, you will reap greater rewards.
Is your love sweeter now than it was before?
I am curious to know if your love has grown and matured over time, becoming more meaningful and fulfilling.
Cross purpose love it never flies true love's pure
Love that is based on conflicting desires and interests will never succeed, but genuine love that is selfless and pure has the potential to soar.
It magnifies follow me, follow me
Our love is strengthened and intensified by our mutual commitment to each other.
It always surprises me when I make you laugh
I am delighted when I can bring you joy and make you laugh unexpectedly.
When you laugh at me follow me,follow me
When you find humor in my antics and follow my lead, I feel a sense of joy and fulfillment.
Makes me want to do it more I like your laugh
Seeing you enjoy yourself encourages me to continue making you laugh, as I find it delightful and endearing.
It pleases me I see the lake behind the trees flashing in ones and twos and threes follow me, follow me
The beauty of nature inspires me and brings me joy, and I invite you to experience the same sense of wonder by following me.
There is nothing you need that you don't have or can't do
You possess all that you require to succeed and fulfill your potential, and I believe in you.
I have love and so I stay I have none so I go away
When I have love in my heart and am content in our relationship, I remain by your side, but if I am lacking love, I must depart.
Follow me, follow me you have no love, you need me now
If you are struggling to find love on your own, I encourage you to follow my lead and allow me to support you.
So I go away I free you now I'll see you later on my love
If I must leave, it frees you to find your own path, and I trust that we will meet again in the future.
Got to go down to rise above follow me, follow me
Sometimes, in order to achieve greater heights, we must first descend to the depths, and I urge you to follow my lead in this journey.
You would love to see me now, you'd love to be with me
I believe that you desire to be in my presence and experience the joy and companionship that we share.
Follow me, follow me hold me close and don't let go
If you wish to be with me, then I ask that you commit yourself fully and hold on tight to our relationship.
Don't say yes, don't say no I see the lake behind the trees flashing in ones and twos and threes follow me, follow me
Before you make a decision about our relationship, take time to reflect and immerse yourself in the natural beauty that surrounds us, and allow me to guide you forward.
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