Follow Suit
Trent Dabbs Lyrics
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from Open to closing
leave the fresh air to paper planes
Better life now
must be hiding
far away from the same old thing
Gotta a long list of enemies
whats another gonna do to me?
Don’t wanna hear what you think
Do your best to get the best of me
Nothing in my blood is ever gonna follow suit
The cloth i'm cut from
Don't take to kindly
To being held down in restraint
It’s under my skin
It’s so unnerving
It kicks around in this tiny cage
Gotta a long list of enemies
whats another gonna do to me?
I don't care if you don't approve
Don’t wanna hear what you think
Do your best to get the best of me
Nothing in my blood is ever gonna follow suit
In "Follow Suit," Trent Dabbs sings about feeling trapped and suffocated by societal expectations and pressures. He feels like his soul is on lockdown and that he can't live his life the way he wants to. He mentions wanting a better life, but feels like it's hiding from him, far away from the monotonous and repetitive routine that he's trapped in. He resents anyone who tries to hold him back or tries to control him, and he's not afraid to vocalize his defiance. He has a long list of enemies, indicating that he's faced opposition in the past, but he's unfazed by it. He doesn't care if people approve of him or not and doesn't want to hear their opinions. He's determined to be true to himself and not follow the crowd, evidenced by his statement that nothing in his blood is ever going to follow suit.
The second verse further emphasizes Trent's feelings of confinement and frustration. He feels like his true self is being held down in restraint, represented by the cloth he's cut from not taking kindly to it. He's aware of the potential consequences of his actions and doesn't shy away from acknowledging that he has enemies. He firmly believes that nobody can bring him down, and he refuses to be molded into something he's not. Trent's lyrics reveal his determination to live life on his own terms and not let anyone else dictate who he should be or what he should do. "Follow Suit" is a powerful manifesto of rebellion and individuality that encourages listeners to stay true to themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Soul on Lockdown
Feeling trapped and confined in my emotions and life circumstances.
from Open to closing
Every moment of the day, from beginning to end, I feel trapped and unable to escape my struggles.
leave the fresh air to paper planes
Even the idea of escape feels impossible, and I'm resigned to finding only fleeting relief in daydreams.
Better life now, must be hiding far away from the same old thing
I believe there must be a better life out there for me, but I can't seem to find it within my current surroundings or experiences.
Gotta a long list of enemies, whats another gonna do to me?
I have faced many obstacles and challenges, so even the addition of a new adversary is not particularly daunting.
I don't care if you don't approve, Don’t wanna hear what you think
I am not swayed by the opinions or criticisms of others, and I value my own thoughts and beliefs above all else.
Do your best to get the best of me
Others may try to undermine me or challenge me, but I am confident in my own abilities and resilience.
Nothing in my blood is ever gonna follow suit
I am unique and independent, and refuse to conform to societal norms or expectations.
The cloth i'm cut from, Don't take to kindly, To being held down in restraint
I come from a background or culture where restrictions and limitations are not tolerated, and I refuse to be held back by anyone or anything.
It’s under my skin, It’s so unnerving, It kicks around in this tiny cage
My restlessness and sense of entrapment are deeply ingrained within me, and cause me constant anxiety and unease.
Contributed by Natalie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.