Follow Me
Savatage Lyrics

I really want to know
The singer is curious and eager to find out what the other person had in store.

What you had in store
The singer is referring to something that the other person had planned or prepared, which has piqued their interest.

I couldn't really tell
The singer is uncertain or unsure about what the other person had in store, and is not able to guess accurately.

Perhaps it's just as well
The artist thinks that it might be better that they couldn't tell what the other person had planned, since it would have affected their perception in some way.

I came here with a dream
The artist had an ambition or goal they wanted to follow, and went to the place to pursue it.

And I just had to see
The singer needed to experience or witness something in order to fulfill their dream or ambition.

If my dream would soar
The singer is hoping that their dream will be successful or will rise to great heights.

I knocked on every door
The artist made every effort to achieve their dream, or explored every possible avenue to attain their goal.

His whole life was written
The subject's life was predetermined or influenced by outside forces, as if it had already been written out or planned.

Written there inside
This 'writing' is said to be inside the subject, meaning that it is an inherent part of them.

The new weekly bible
The singer is referring to a publication, likely a magazine or newspaper, that the subject reads habitually as if it were a religious text.

His modern T.V. Guide
Further emphasizing the subject's reliance on media, the artist likens their viewing habits to using a TV Guide to determine what to watch.

Every night he stares back at the screen, yeah
The subject watches TV every night, forming a one-sided relationship with the characters and storylines depicted there.

A man only sees want he wants to see
The singer is making a general observation that people tend to only notice or focus on things that they are interested in or that support their worldview.

When he's in his mind
This alludes to the internal dialogue or thought process that drives a person's perception of reality.

Where he is that he wants to be
The artist suggests that a person's thoughts and imagination can guide their perception of where they are in life, and also implies that this may not always be an accurate representation of reality.

Living in a world where he's safe from reality
The subject has created a mental space where they feel protected and secure, and is avoiding things that may challenge or disrupt this sense of safety.

Won't you take a chance on this night
The singer is inviting someone to try something new or take a risk, emphasizing the importance of seizing opportunities.

And follow me
The singer is offering to lead the other person toward a new experience, adventure or way of seeing things.

Don't need no super heroes
The artist is saying that they don't require the influence of fantastical or unrealistic characters to be inspired or motivated in life.

Don't need no movie stars
The artist is emphasizing that they don't look up to celebrities or public figures to guide their actions or beliefs.

Don't need no politicians
The artist is commenting on a lack of faith in political leaders or institutions.

In big black shiny cars
The singer is using the image of luxury vehicles to represent excess and privilege, and the people who embody those qualities.

Don't need no preacher
The artist does not require spiritual guidance or instruction from another person.

Whose church is my T.V.
The singer is commenting on how people can use media as a replacement for more traditional sources of spiritual guidance or community.

Once was a broken hero
The singer is referring to a person who may have had accomplishments or successes in the past, but has since fallen on hard times and become more vulnerable or human.

The kind that we all know
The singer is saying that this type of person is common, and could therefore represent anyone.

The kind that hides inside us
The artist is suggesting that the broken hero archetype is not unique to any individual, but is rather a part of the human experience.

For we never show
The artist is noting that people often suppress or hide parts of themselves that they're ashamed of or don't want others to see.