Nedelle Torrisi, or just Nedelle (born September 27, 1980 in Redding, Calif… Read Full Bio ↴Nedelle Torrisi, or just Nedelle (born September 27, 1980 in Redding, California) is an American musician who lives in Oakland, California. Her first album, Republic of Two was released by Kimchee Records in May 2003. Her second album, From the Lion's Mouth, was released by Kill Rock Stars in 2005. She also released an album Summerland with Thom Moore as Nedelle and Thom in 2004. She has released two 7" singles, Good Grief, and a tour split with Fred Thomas. The next album, The Locksmith Cometh, was released in 2007. Nedelle grew up studying classical violin and performing in musicals, with hopes of a Broadway career. Her mother is an ex-nun and pianist, while her father is an ex-priest and jazz drummer. Her brother is a clarinetist. Nedelle studied jazz history and earned a BA from San Fransisco State University. She has released and toured using her first name only, in the style of Lois (the two are friends). She has toured with Deerhoof, Destroyer, Fred Thomas, Jens Lekman, Magnolia Electric Co., and Xiu Xiu. She performed background vocals on albums by The Curtains, and John Vanderslice, and played violin on an album by Xiu Xiu. She was a touring member of The Curtains in 2006. She is currently a member of the band, Cryptacize, whose debut album called Dig That Treasure was released in early 2008 by Asthmatic Kitty Records.

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Follow Me
Nedelle Lyrics

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"Dirty hearts don't make it in,"
Mama said, so I won't begin,
But I keep my hands clean.
I think you do too.
Ivories will measure the time I spend with you.
I know I'm falling. Please follow me.
I know I'm falling. Please follow me.
I do believe. I'll soon believe.

Your tone of voice is just right for me.
I'll be your age if you stay, baby.
We'll drive away so carefully.
I know I'm falling. Please follow me.

I know I'm falling. Please follow me.
I'll soon believe.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nedelle's song "Follow Me" reveals the singer's innermost feelings and desires to be with someone special. However, she acknowledges the teachings of her mother, stating that dirty hearts won't make it. Despite this, she professes to keep her hands clean, and believes that the subject of her affection does too. She then goes further to sing that 'Ivories will measure the time I spend with you,' likely inferring that the piano keys will mark the moments they shared together. As the song progresses, she admits that she's falling and pleads with her partner to follow her. She states that she'll believe, possibly that true love can exist. The tone of voice her partner uses delights her, and she expresses a desire to be his age if it means they can be together. She suggests they drive away together, carefully handling the possibility of a future together.

In a nutshell, the song conveys the singer's longing to be with someone she admires, but she's aware that her actions have consequences. Despite this, she still expresses a desire to be with her partner while being cautious, even hinting that the piano keys will always bear the memory of their time together.

Line by Line Meaning

Dirty hearts don't make it in,
My mother warned me that impure intentions lead to disappointment, so I won't let myself be guided by them.

Mama said, so I won't begin,
I trust my mother's advice, and I won't start a relationship based on dishonesty or malintent.

But I keep my hands clean.
I choose to be honest and transparent in my approach to love and relationships.

I think you do too.
I believe that you share my values and principles when it comes to love and relationships.

Ivories will measure the time I spend with you.
The piano is a symbol of the moments we share together, and I will cherish each one that we have.

I know I'm falling. Please follow me.
I am vulnerable and open in this relationship, and I hope that you will continue to share this journey with me.

I do believe. I'll soon believe.
I have faith in the promise of our relationship, and I hope to deepen my trust and belief in it as time goes on.

Your tone of voice is just right for me.
The way you speak to me is comforting and reassuring, and it makes me feel safe and loved.

I'll be your age if you stay, baby.
I am willing to be patient and wait for you, even if it means slowing down my own life and desires to match yours.

We'll drive away so carefully.
We will move forward in this relationship with caution and thoughtfulness, taking care not to hurt each other.

I'll soon believe.
I have hope and faith that our relationship will continue to grow and flourish, and that we will both believe in its potential.

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