He recorded and performed primarily with an acoustic guitar and sang about his joy in nature, his disdain for city life, his enthusiasm for music, and his relationship trials. Denver's music appeared on a variety of charts, including country music, the Billboard Hot 100, and adult contemporary, in all earning him twelve gold and four platinum albums with his signature songs "Take Me Home, Country Roads", "Annie's Song", "Rocky Mountain High", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", and "Sunshine on My Shoulders".
Denver starred in films and several notable television specials in the 1970s and 1980s. He continued to record in the 1990s, also focusing on environmental issues by lending vocal support to space exploration and testifying in front of Congress in protest against censorship in music. He lived in Aspen, Colorado for much of his life and was known for his love of Colorado which he sang about numerous times. In 1974 Denver was named poet laureate of the state. The Colorado state legislature also adopted "Rocky Mountain High" as one of its two state songs in 2007. Denver was an avid pilot and died at the age of 53 in a single-fatality crash of his personal experimental aircraft.
Follow Me
John Denver Lyrics
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To be so in love with you and so alone
Follow me where I go, what I do and who I know
Make it part of you to be a part of me
Follow me, up and down all the way and all around
Take my hand and say you'll follow me
You know it's been a long, long time
I've tried to find the way that I can make you understand
The way I feel about you, just how much I need you
To be there where I can talk to you
When there's no one else around
Follow me where I go, what I do and who I know
Make it part of you to be a part of me
Follow me, up and down all the way and all around
Take my hand and say you'll follow me
You see, I'd like to share my life with you
And show you things I've seen
Places that I'm going to, places where I've been
To have you there beside me, never be alone
And all the time that you're with me
We will be at home
Follow me where I go, what I do, who I know
Make it part of you to be a part of me
Follow me, up and down all the way
Take my hand and I will follow you
The lyrics to John Denver's "Follow Me" speak of the deep love and longing the singer feels towards his partner. He describes it as the hardest thing he has ever done – to love someone so much and be so alone. He then implores his partner to follow him, no matter where he goes, what he does or who he knows. He wants them to make his life a part of theirs, to be there for him when no one else is around. He assures them that he wants to share his life with them, to take them to new places and show them new things, to never let them be alone. The overall message is one of commitment and devotion; the singer wants his partner to be by his side always, to take his hand and follow him through life.
The lyrics to "Follow Me" are beautifully written and convey a sense of deep emotion and longing. The relationship between the singer and his partner is one of love, trust and commitment. The lyrics are universal in nature; they can be interpreted as a message of love to anyone's partner, regardless of gender or orientation. The song has become a classic in the world of country and pop music and is still enjoyed by fans around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
It's by far the hardest thing I've ever done
Being in love with you while feeling alone is the most difficult thing I've experienced
Follow me where I go, what I do and who I know
Come with me wherever I go and be a part of my life, including my friends and experiences
Make it part of you to be a part of me
Incorporate my life into yours, become an integral part of who I am
Follow me, up and down all the way and all around
Be with me through the highs and the lows, through all aspects of life
Take my hand and say you'll follow me
Hold my hand and promise to be by my side and follow my lead
It's long been on my mind
I've been thinking about this for a while
You know it's been a long, long time
I've been feeling this way for a very long time
I've tried to find the way that I can make you understand
I've been searching for a way to clearly express my feelings to you
The way I feel about you, just how much I need you
I have strong emotions for you, and I rely on you deeply
To be there where I can talk to you, when there's no one else around
I need you to be with me, so that I can confide in you when no one else is there
You see, I'd like to share my life with you
I want to share my experiences and my existence with you
And show you things I've seen
I want to introduce you to the things that are important to me
Places that I'm going to, places where I've been
I want to take you to the destinations that matter to me, including my past travels
To have you there beside me, never be alone
I want you to always be there by my side, so that I never feel alone
And all the time that you're with me, we will be at home
As long as we are together, we will always feel at home
Take my hand and I will follow you
I will trust and support you, just as you are willing to do for me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: John Denver
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