Tell All The People
The Doors Lyrics
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Follow me
Follow me down
Tell all the people that you see
Set them free
Follow me down
You tell them they don't have to run
We're gonna pick up everyone
Gonna bury all our troubles in the sand, oh yeah
Can't you see the wonder at your feet
Your life's complete
Follow me down
Can't you see me growing, get your guns
The time has come
To follow me down
Follow me across the sea
Where milky babies seem to be
Molded, flowing revelry
With the one that set them free
Tell all the people that you see
It's just me
Follow me down
Tell all the people that you see
Follow me
Follow me down
Tell all the people that you see
We'll be free
Follow me down
Tell all the people that you see
It's just me
Follow me down
Tell all the people that you see
Follow me
Follow me down
Follow me down
You got to follow me down
Follow me down
Tell all the people that you see
We'll be free
Follow me down
Tell all the people you see
Follow me
You got to follow me down
The Doors' "Tell All The People" is a call to action and an invitation to join in a journey towards freedom, both individually and collectively. "Tell all the people that you see, follow me, follow me down" refers to the idea of spreading the word and encouraging others to join in a movement, as well as following the lead of a charismatic leader. The chorus "Can't you see the wonder at your feet, your life's complete, follow me down" is a statement of confidence and assurance, urging listeners to trust in the singer and follow them towards a better life.
The second verse takes on a more militant tone, with the line "Can't you see me growing, get your guns, the time has come to follow me down." This can be interpreted as a call to revolution, encouraging people to arm themselves and fight for their freedom. However, the following lines "Follow me across the sea, where milky babies seem to be, molded, flowing revelry, with the one that set them free" introduce a more mystical and spiritual element, suggesting that the journey towards freedom is not just physical, but also transcendent.
Overall, "Tell All The People" is a complex and multifaceted song that can be interpreted in many ways, but ultimately it's a call to action and an invitation to join in a journey towards freedom, both individually and collectively.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell all the people that you see
Spread my message to everyone you encounter
Follow me
Join me in my pursuit
Follow me down
Follow me on a path to change
Set them free
Empower them to break from societal expectations
You tell them they don't have to run
Assure them they don't need to be afraid
We're gonna pick up everyone
We will not leave anyone behind
Come out and take me by my hand
Join me on this journey and trust me
Gonna bury all our troubles in the sand, oh yeah
We will leave our problems behind and start anew
Can't you see the wonder at your feet
Open your eyes and appreciate the beauty around you
Your life's complete
Your existence is meaningful and whole
Can't you see me growing, get your guns
Notice my progress and come armed with strength
The time has come
It is now or never
Follow me across the sea
Join me as we embark on a new journey
Where milky babies seem to be
A place where innocence prevails
Molded, flowing revelry
Shaping ourselves through free expression
With the one that set them free
Guided by the liberator
It's just me
I am the voice of change
We'll be free
We will achieve liberation
You got to follow me down
Join me on this path to freedom
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Jim Morrison, John Paul Densmore, Raymond D Manzarek, Robert A Krieger
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