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Niaa Lyrics
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Ashes on the floor
Old cologne, half empty bed
A place I once called home
Crooked ties and belly laughs
Drunken Christmas eves
Bathroom tiles, I held your hand
The day I watched you leave
Ooh you never left
I don't wanna let you go
I don't wanna be alone
I know that I'm on my own but I still feel you all around
And maybe I should've known
That life ain't set in stone
But if you had to go, I wish I could follow somehow
Sunday drives, and church at night
A prayer for you and me
Ooh, your ghost roams these halls like you never left
Ooh you never left, you never left
I don't wanna let you go
I don't wanna be alone
I know that I'm on my own but I still feel you all around
And maybe I should've known
That life ain't set in stone
But if you had to go, I wish I could follow somehow
Coffee cups and cigarettes
I don't wanna let you go
I don't wanna be alone
I know that I'm on my own but I still feel you all around
And maybe I should've known
That life ain't set in stone
But if you had to go, I wish I could follow somehow
Somehow
I wish I could follow somehow
The song "Follow" by Niaa explores the theme of loss and trying to come to terms with it. The first verse describes the physical remnants of a past relationship: coffee cups and cigarettes, ashes on the floor, and an old cologne scent that lingers. The second part of the verse highlights memories shared with the partner, including drunken Christmas eves and holding hands on the bathroom floor. The chorus repeats the singer's desire to retain the connection with the lost partner and to not be alone. The second verse references Sunday drives and church, indicating a strong emotional and possibly spiritual bond with the partner. The final chorus repeats the longing to follow the partner somehow, suggesting a longing for reunion or transcendence.
Musically, the song utilizes a slow tempo and a mostly acoustic accompaniment, allowing Niaa's vocals to shine through as the primary emotional vehicle. The use of repetition in the chorus reinforces the central theme and emphasizes the singer's emotional state.
Line by Line Meaning
Coffee cups and cigarettes
Remnants of a past life that was shared with someone else
Ashes on the floor
Evidence of a careless lifestyle that was once acceptable
Old cologne, half empty bed
Objects of nostalgia that remind of someone who is no longer there
A place I once called home
The feeling of loss of a familiar environment which once provided comfort
Crooked ties and belly laughs
Memories of shared experiences that were imperfect but cherished
Drunken Christmas eves
Fond recollections of times spent together during celebrations
Bathroom tiles, I held your hand
A moment where potential was realized, but only briefly
The day I watched you leave
The end of a chapter that can never be rewritten
Ooh, your ghost roams these halls like you never left
The persistent feeling that a loved one is still around despite their physical absence
Ooh you never left
The struggle to come to terms with an irreparable loss
I don't wanna let you go
A desire to cling to memories of someone who has departed
I don't wanna be alone
The fear of loneliness in the wake of a loved one's passing
I know that I'm on my own but I still feel you all around
The belief that a loved one's presence lingers despite their absence
And maybe I should've known
The nagging feeling that signs of an imminent departure were ignored or overlooked
That life ain't set in stone
The acknowledgment that nothing is permanent or predictable
But if you had to go, I wish I could follow somehow
The longing for a reunion which is impossible in this life
Sunday drives, and church at night
More memories of shared experiences with a loved one
A prayer for you and me
A solemn reflection on the shared spiritual bond with a departed loved one
Somehow
The belief that anything is possible, even when it isn't
Writer(s): Christina Duran
Contributed by Logan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.