Pied Piper
Marcia Griffiths Lyrics


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YOU WITH YOUR MASQUERADING. YOU ALWAYS CONTEMPLATING WHAT TO DO IN CASE HAPPINESS FOUND YOU. CAN`T YOU SEE THAT IT`S ALL AROUND YOU? SO FOLLOW ME. HEY, COME ON BABE, FOLLOW ME, I`M THE PIED PIPER. FOLLOW ME, I`M THE PIED PIPER AND I`LL SHOW YOU WHERE IT`S AT. HEY, BABE, CAN`T YOU SEE I`M THE PIED PIPER? TRUST IN ME, I`M THE PIED PIPER AND I`LL SHOW YOU WHERE LIFE IS AT. GIRL, DON`T BE SCARED TO MOVE. BABE, WHAT ARE YOU TRYIN` TO PROVE? IT AIN`T TRUE THAT YOUR LIFE HAS KICKED YOU. IT`S YOUR MIND AND THAT`S ALL THAT`S TRICKIN` YOU. SO FALL IN LINE. HEY, COME ON BABE, FOLLOW ME, I`M THE PIED PIPER. FOLLOW ME, I`M THE PIED PIPER AND I`LL SHOW YOU WHERE IT`S AT. HEY, BABE, CAN`T YOU SEE I`M THE PIED PIPER? TRUST IN ME, I`M THE PIED PIPER AND I`LL SHOW YOU WHERE LIFE IS AT.




Overall Meaning

In the song "Pied Piper", Marcia Griffiths and Bob Andy urge the listener to follow them and find happiness. The lyrics describe someone who is hesitant to embrace happiness because they are always "contemplating what to do in case happiness found" them. The chorus repeats the plea to follow the singers, with the Pied Piper analogy suggesting that they are leading the listener to a better life.


The second verse specifically addresses a woman who is afraid to move forward in life, asking her, "Babe, what are you trying to prove?" The lyrics argue that any obstacles are in the mind of the listener, and encourage the person to "fall in line" and trust the singers.


Overall, the message of the song is one of hope and encouragement, urging the listener to break out of their hesitancy and embrace what life has to offer.


Line by Line Meaning

YOU WITH YOUR MASQUERADING.
You pretend to be someone you're not.


YOU ALWAYS CONTEMPLATING WHAT TO DO IN CASE HAPPINESS FOUND YOU.
You're always planning what you'll do if you find happiness.


CAN`T YOU SEE THAT IT`S ALL AROUND YOU?
Can't you see that happiness is already there, all around you?


SO FOLLOW ME.
Let me show you the way.


HEY, COME ON BABE, FOLLOW ME, I`M THE PIED PIPER.
Come on, follow me, I'm the one who can lead you.


FOLLOW ME, I`M THE PIED PIPER AND I`LL SHOW YOU WHERE IT`S AT.
I'll lead you to where the happiness is.


HEY, BABE, CAN`T YOU SEE I`M THE PIED PIPER?
Hey, can't you see that I'm the one who can lead you to happiness?


TRUST IN ME, I`M THE PIED PIPER AND I`LL SHOW YOU WHERE LIFE IS AT.
Trust me and I'll show you where you can find a fulfilling life.


GIRL, DON`T BE SCARED TO MOVE.
Don't be afraid to take action.


BABE, WHAT ARE YOU TRYIN` TO PROVE?
What are you trying to prove by staying stuck where you are?


IT AIN`T TRUE THAT YOUR LIFE HAS KICKED YOU.
Your life hasn't knocked you down as much as you think it has.


IT`S YOUR MIND AND THAT`S ALL THAT`S TRICKIN` YOU.
It's your own mindset that's holding you back.


SO FALL IN LINE.
Come with me and let go of your fears.




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ART KORNFELD, STEVE DUBOFF

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@user-ew3kd8my6h

Reminds me of a holiday at Bridlington with the lads we were all suedes ❤❤❤❤

@user-ew3kd8my6h

I was a suedehead when this came out

@martinlee5604

Bob & Marcia had two Top 20 hits in the UK. 'Young, Gifted And Black' climbed to No.5 in March 1970, and their cover of Crispian St Peters' 'Pied Piper' reached No.11 in July 1971.

@anthonymills1292

Crispian St Peters was also a cover version. It was written and originally recorded by US group The Changin' Times.

@bevcoatham6462

Absolutely love this song

@peterward2275

This song always reminds me of someone special.

@micksutton1782

Sold my amps decks etc back in the 80’s but kept my vinyl now I’ve got amp and decks again now i can listen to some good old tunes

@jeanedwards2497

Bought up with this beautiful tune..... Happy days 🎶🤩

@normacameron5037

Yow every time I hear this song I love it more and more after so many years

@pied-piper-of-hamelin

liking the subtle jamaican vibes in the song.

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