Follow
Sam Brockington Lyrics
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Is what you've shown,
It's what you know,
It's what you know.
So rarely withdrawn,
From a life, that lightens the load,
Your ready to explode,
(Oh oh, oh, oh)
Always the first to make a move
You don't follow.
Follow-o-o So rarely withdrawn,
From a life, that lightens the load,
Your ready to explode,
Reveal the marbles in your bones.
(Oh oh, oh, oh)
Always the first to make a move
You don't follow.
Follow-o-o Don't follow down the curve,
An individual occurs
But I, I, I___
I see straight down the line
Catch up with you in time,
And you said…
Come and take from me,
I'll do what's best for you,
Coz I, I, I___
Come and take from you,
As compensation to the volcano's
(Follow - o - o)
Come and take from me,
I'll do what's best for you,
Coz I, I, I___
Come and take from you,
As compensation to the volcano's
Come and take from me,
I'll do what's best for you,
Coz I, I, I___
Come and take from you,
As compensation to the volcano's
The lyrics of Sam Brockington's song "Follow" talk about someone who possesses a substantial form, demonstrated by the things that they know and do. This person is rarely withdrawn from life and is always ready to move forward and reveal everything they have within. This message is emphasized by the repetition of "so rarely withdrawn" and "always the first to make a move," representing the idea of not being scared of taking a chance and leading the way.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "follow-o-o" which reflects upon the idea of not following but instead establishing oneself as an individual. The lines "Don't follow down the curve, an individual occurs" highlights this message. The singer of the song urges the listener to not follow others blindly but rather follow one's dreams, be courageous enough to establish a unique and personal identity.
In the second half of the song, the singer changes their note and pattern, and the repeated phrase shifts. The singer repeats the phase “come and take from me, I’ll do what’s best for you" which gives the sense that the singer is offering themselves to the listener to learn from and gain from their experience. The phrase “compensation to the volcanoes” is very interesting because it could mean multiple things - compensation to nature or compensation to one's past experiences that have taken their toll. Overall, the message is powerful and encourages the listener to step into their power, not follow others blindly, and establish themselves as the singer of their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Formidable form,
Your exterior is impressive and imposing.
Is what you've shown,
That is the only side of you that others have seen.
It's what you know,
You rely on what you are comfortable with.
It's what you know.
You only trust what you have experienced yourself.
So rarely withdrawn,
You almost never retreat or back down.
From a life, that lightens the load,
You live in a way that keeps things easy and uncomplicated.
Your ready to explode,
You have so much inside you that you want to let out.
Reveal the marbles in your bones.
Show the strength and courage that lies beneath your surface.
Always the first to make a move
You are the one who takes initiative and makes things happen.
You don't follow.
You are not bound by other people's expectations or limitations.
Follow-o-o So rarely withdrawn,
You hardly ever take a step back from any situation.
Don't follow down the curve,
Don't go along with the stereotypes or trends that others follow.
An individual occurs
Be your own person and let your uniqueness shine through.
But I, I, I___
However, there is something I can see that others may not.
I see straight down the line
I can see the path that you need to take to fully express yourself.
Catch up with you in time,
I will be there to support you and help you along the way.
And you said…
You replied to my encouragement.
Come and take from me,
I offer myself to you.
I'll do what's best for you,
I will support you and help you achieve what you need.
Coz I, I, I___
Because I know you need somebody to rely on.
Come and take from you,
I will take from your experience and knowledge to help myself grow.
As compensation to the volcano's
As a repayment for the inner struggles that you have gone through.
(Follow - o - o)
Keep following your own path.
Come and take from me,
Let me help you in any way I can.
I'll do what's best for you,
My priority is your happiness and success.
Coz I, I, I___
Because I care about your well-being.
Come and take from you,
I will learn from your experiences and knowledge.
As compensation to the volcano's
In recognition of the challenges and difficulties you have faced.
Contributed by Nolan V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@annacarr2633
So easy to get lost in this song. Beautiful perfection!
@BobBob-fl8yq
I've seen this guy live and he just blows me away. He has such a powerful voice. Plenty more good stuff coming from Sam Brockington. Keep it up!!!
@theofficialjoshy
Bob Bob I saw him live last night. Best performance I've ever seen :)
@willbrockington8123
Such a fantastic song.
@robinvanderbijl399
Amazing song
@samiii9847
LOVE!
@mr.creator2868
Dope ending.
@jessicadavis6841
I love this song! amazing voice!!
@BobBob-fl8yq
Incredible
@aleksandraknap5651
fantastic!