Follow
Johanna Warren Lyrics
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And I don't know how I let it get this far
Also there's this girl I met at a bar
She burned as bright and as unattainably as some distant star
And from within her fragile flesh, where I lay my head to rest
I could feel her heart hammering in her chest
Then and there I swore, by the blue light of her celestial glow
I know we've been here before
I never had less than one foot out the door
I know you expected more from me
But I've given up, so I don't know what it is you're waiting for
I don't even know her name, and maybe that's for the best
But I feel her heart hammering in my chest
I know I'm no good, and I hate to say that I told you so
Why'd you follow me where no one else dares to go?
In "Follow," Johanna Warren sings about two different individuals that she's encountered in her life. In the first verse, the songbird sings about someone in her life that she thought she knew well, but has come to the realization that she was mistaken. She's unsure of how she let things get so far and how she failed to see the person for who they really were all along. The second part of the verse describes a chance encounter with a girl at a bar. This girl is captivating, yet unattainable, like a distant star. Johanna Warren finds herself so drawn to this girl that she swears to follow her wherever she may go.
In the second verse, Johanna tells her own story. She admits that she's never really been committed, always having at least one foot out the door. She thinks the people in her life have always expected more of her, but she's given up and doesn't know what they're waiting for. Johanna then reveals that she's encountered a girl that she doesn't even know the name of. However, she feels the girl's heart hammering in her chest, implying a deep connection or infatuation. She believes she's no good and wishes she didn't have to say "I told you so" when the other person follows her where no one else dares to go.
Overall, "Follow" seems to be exploring themes of disillusionment, chasing after what we can't have, and failing to connect with others in a meaningful way. The verses are quite introspective and deep, signaling a sense of vulnerability from the artist.
Line by Line Meaning
I think I know who you are
I have a rough idea about your identity
And I don't know how I let it get this far
I am unsure how we got to this point
Also there's this girl I met at a bar
There is a female I encountered in a drinking establishment
She burned as bright and as unattainably as some distant star
She shone with brilliance but was unreachable like a faraway star
And from within her fragile flesh, where I lay my head to rest
While I rested on her delicate body, I sensed
I could feel her heart hammering in her chest
Her chest was pounding with her beating heart
Then and there I swore, by the blue light of her celestial glow
At that moment, I made an oath in the presence of her divine light
I would follow her where no one else dares to go
I pledged to pursue her, where no one else would venture
I know we've been here before
We've faced similar circumstances previously
I never had less than one foot out the door
I was always prepared to leave
I know you expected more from me
You had higher hopes for me
But I've given up, so I don't know what it is you're waiting for
However, I've lost my enthusiasm, so I'm not sure what you're waiting for
I don't even know her name, and maybe that's for the best
I don't even know the lady's name, but maybe it's all for the best
But I feel her heart hammering in my chest
However, I sense her heartbeats racing in me
I know I'm no good, and I hate to say that I told you so
I comprehend my worthlessness, and I despise to confirm my prediction
Why'd you follow me where no one else dares to go?
Why did you trail me into an uncharted territory?
Writer(s): Johanna Warren
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