I Will Follow You
Shelly Lyrics


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I know you're tired, I see it in your eyes
All that anxiety that rules your mind
I'll be your shield when you don't feel like
You've got strength enough to fight
I'll stand by your side
CHORUS
I will carry you
Through your darkest night
When you're terrified
I will carry you
When the waters rise
When your hope runs dry
I will carry you
You are not the sum of your mistakes
You don't have to hide the parts of you that ache
I choose you as you are a million times
Cause I am not ashamed of you
I won't walk away from you
CHORUS
BRIDGE x2
Up and over the mountains
Valley deep as the oceans
When you can't keep going
I will shoulder your burdens




CHORUS
I will carry you

Overall Meaning

Shelly's song "I Will Follow You" is a touching and supportive anthem about being there for someone when they are struggling. The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics. Shelly acknowledges that she sees and understands the pain that her loved one is going through. She tells them that she will act as a shield for them when they don't feel like they have the strength to fight their anxiety. Her promise to "stand by your side" shows her full commitment to her loved one.


The chorus of the song is the highlight and the most powerful part of the lyrics. Shelly reassures her loved one that she will be with them through the toughest times. She promises to "carry you through your darkest night" and to be there when the waters rise and their hope runs dry. The repetition of the phrase "I will carry you" in the chorus drives home the message that no matter what happens, Shelly will always be there for the person she loves.


In the bridge, Shelly paints a picture of the obstacles that her loved one might face. She promises to help them climb mountains and get through deep valleys. The final chorus is a reiteration of her vow to carry her loved one through tough times.


Overall, "I Will Follow You" is a beautiful and supportive message of love and assurance. It's a reminder that, even in our darkest moments, there are people in our lives who will be there to carry us through.


Line by Line Meaning

I know you're tired, I see it in your eyes
I understand your exhaustion, it's evident in your eyes


All that anxiety that rules your mind
The burden of anxiety consumes your thoughts


I'll be your shield when you don't feel like
I'll protect and support you when you lack the strength to do so yourself


You've got strength enough to fight
There are times when you are strong enough to handle the battle on your own


I'll stand by your side
I will always be there, next to you


I will carry you
I will be there to take the weight of your struggles upon my own shoulders


Through your darkest night
Even in the deepest darkness, I won't leave your side


When you're terrified
In moments of fear, I will be your comfort


When the waters rise
When difficulties are mounting and problems seem insurmountable


When your hope runs dry
In times of despair and hopelessness


You are not the sum of your mistakes
Your errors don't define who you are


You don't have to hide the parts of you that ache
It's alright not to be okay, you don't have to conceal your pain


I choose you as you are a million times
I accept every part of you without any judgement, again and again


Cause I am not ashamed of you
I'm not embarrassed or discomposed by your inadequacies or weaknesses


I won't walk away from you
I will never abandon you


Up and over the mountains
Overcoming significant obstacles


Valley deep as the oceans
In the lowest and profound moments of life


When you can't keep going
When you are approaching a breaking point


I will shoulder your burdens
I will help you carry your weight, your troubles


I will carry you
I will be the one you can rely on, your source of support and strength, always there to carry you forward.




Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: BEN GLOVER, ELLIE HOLCOMB

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