Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: singer-songwriter
Song Meaning of “Follow On” by Paul Brady
This song is an ode to the strength and resilience of the human spirit. The narrator encourages his listener, in the face of hardships, to have faith and remain strong in the face of adversity. He sings, “When you feel it’s more than tough, when things just ain’t good enough, you can follow on.” He goes onto remind the listener that it will be difficult, that courage will be required, but that the result will be worth it.
The song uses metaphors to further emphasize the importance of remaining strong and never giving in. He asks his listener to “give your heart and soul, don’t be afraid of the toll – the flame that flickers low will burn brighter in the sun.” The strength of a single flame is fragile, but even in its moments of darkness and vulnerability, it often carries the promise of a renewed and more intense flame in the future.
The door is wide open, and with faith and courage, everyone can go through. He sings, “The path you follow is yours, and yours alone – trust yourself, just see what you can see. And when you have forgotten what you had in the past, you can follow on.” In the darkest moments, the narrator insists that the listener find comfort and reassurance in knowing that they can always find, and follow, the path towards a better future.