You don't know how you met me, you don't know why
You can't turn around and say goodbye
All you know is when I'm with you, I make you free
And swim through your veins like a fish in the sea
I'm singin'
Follow me (and), everything is alright
I'll be the one to tuck you in at night
And if you want to leave, I can guarantee
You won't find nobody else like me (okay)
I'm not worried 'bout the ring you wear
'Cause as long as no one knows, then nobody can care
You're feelin' guilty and I'm well aware
But you don't look ashamed and baby, I'm not scared
I'm singin'
Follow me (and), everything is alright
I'll be the one to tuck you in at night
And if you want to leave, I can guarantee
You won't find nobody else like me
Won't give you money, I can't give you the sky
You're better off if you don't ask why
I'm not the reason that you go astray
And we'll be alright if you don't ask me to stay
(Follow me and everything is alright)
I'll be the one to tuck you in at night
And if you want to leave, I can guarantee
You won't find nobody else like me
Don't know how you met me, you don't know why
You can't turn around and say goodbye
All you know is when I'm with you, I make you free
And swim through your veins like a fish in the sea
I'm singin'
Follow me (and), everything is alright
I'll be the one to tuck you in at night
And if you want to leave, I can guarantee
You won't find nobody else like me
I'm singin'
Follow me (and), everything is alright
I'll be the one to tuck you in at night (follow me and everything is alright)
And if you want to leave, I can guarantee (follow me and everything is alright)
You won't find nobody else like me
I'm singin'
Follow me (and), everything is alright
I'll be the one to tuck you in at night
And if you want to leave, I can guarantee
You won't find nobody else like me
About This Song
"Follow Me" is Uncle Kracker's breakout hit that explores themes of temptation, escapism, and forbidden attraction through a laid-back, seductive narrative. The song presents a speaker trying to lure someone away from their current situation, promising freedom and unique experiences while acknowledging the moral ambiguity of the situation. Musically, it blends rock with hip-hop influenced vocals and a hypnotic, easygoing groove that perfectly matches the song's persuasive, almost hypnotic lyrical content. The track's distinctive appeal lies in its honest portrayal of complicated desire-neither condemning nor celebrating the pursuit of someone who's already committed, but simply presenting it as a human reality. Its commercial success helped establish Uncle Kracker as a crossover artist and demonstrated how rock could incorporate rap-influenced vocal styles while maintaining mainstream accessibility.
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