I ll be the one to tuck you in at night

Uncle Kracker's Debut & No. 1 Single

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“Follow Me” is the very first single recorded and released by American singer-songwriter Michael Shafer or more popularly known by his stage name Uncle Kracker. Released on February 20, 2001, the song was included on his debut album Double Wide (2000), released in the same year. Uncle Kracker and American musician Michael Bradford co-penned the song. A good friend, American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer Kid Rock, together with Michael Bradford produced the song. This three-minute song was released by the Lava Records Label, which is currently owned by Republic Records/Universal Music Group.

The best part about country songs is their ability to contain meaningful messages and convey it through their lyrics. The songs of Uncle Kracker are just an example of this. However, his song, “Follow Me“, has been disputed to have different meanings as interpreted by music critics. More music critics, more points of view!

To note, the most popular and easily understood interpretation of the song based on its lyrics is its reference to drugs and/or extramarital sex. Since its release in 2001, music fans have argued the main point of the song. In addition, it has also received mixed views and reactions from audience and internet users alike. To clarify these arguments that bound the internet, Uncle Kracker affirmed and revealed in a 2007 interview the real reference of the song (from the songwriters POV):

“It takes on a couple of different meanings. I’ve heard some people think that I’m talking about drugs, or some people think I’m talking about cheating. I guess it’s kinda both. I would never want to say anything that would get myself in trouble, being married with a couple of kids. That song is like a dirty picture painted with a pretty brush.”

Since its debut release in 2001, “Follow Me” continued to enter different music charts in the U.S. and in foreign countries until 2016. As a matter of fact, it was a chart-topper in more than 17 countries.

Furthermore, the song was popular that it went no. 1 on eight music charts namely in Australia, Austria, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, Sweden, and the U.S. On the other hand, “Follow Me” penetrated other countries like Belgium, Canada, France, Hungary, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, and the U.K. Overall, the song was truly a certified worldwide hit and so far, it is Uncle Kracker’s highest charting single release to date.

Here’s a part of the popular hit:

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
Everything is all right
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 not worried
‘Bout the ring you wear
‘Cause as long as no one knows
Then nobody can care

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Uncle Kracker - Follow Me Chords

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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, eve

rything is

alright

I'll be the one to tuck you

in at

night, and if you

Want to leave, I can

guaran

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You won't

find nobody,

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like

me

I'm not worried bout the

ring you wear
Cause as

long as no one knows then

nobody

can

care
You're f

eelin' guilty, and I'm

well aware
But

you don't look ashamed, and baby,

I'm

not

scared

I'm singin

Follow me, eve

rything is

alright

I'll be the one to tuck you

in at

night, and if you

Want to leave, I can

guaran

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You won't

find nobody,

else

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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

We'll be alright if you don't ask me to stay

I'm singin

Follow me, eve

rything is

alright

I'll be the one to tuck you

in at

night, and if you

Want to leave, I can

guaran

tee
You won't

find nobody,

else

like

me

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, eve

rything is

alright

I'll be the one to tuck you

in at

night, and if you

Want to leave, I can

guaran

tee
You won't

find nobody,

else

like

me
I'm singin

Follow me, eve

rything is

alright

I'll be the one to tuck you

in at

night, and if you

Want to leave, I can

guaran

tee
You won't

find nobody,

else

like

me
I'm singin

Follow me, eve

rything is

alright

I'll be the one to tuck you

in at

night, and if you

Want to leave, I can

guaran

tee
You won't

find nobody,

else

like

me

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English

A Song for V.

I'll be the one

To take you home

To ease your mind

And bleed for you

When you're down and out

And sail the stormy seas

I'll be there

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You can leave behind

And never look back

To see if I cry

I'll be there for you man

And I'll be your Christ

And take all of your pain

All of your fears

Pay all of your debts

be the one

I'll be your man

I'll be your eyes

When the sun goes down

When moonlight fades

And night comes home

My heart will burn

To light your way

I'll be there

I'll be your man

I'll be the one

To take you across

Burning flames

And field of stones personal saint

I'll be your man

I'll be the one

You can leave behind

And never look back other men leave

I'll be the one

I'll be your man

Added on 2019-04-05

Last edited on 2019-04-22

translation into RussianRussian (equirhythmic, poetic, singable)

Song for V.

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I will be the one

Who will shelter you

From troubles and adversities,

Who will give life,

To wrest you out of the storm 9000 9002 and storms.

I will be here,

I will be yours.

I will be the one

Whom you can forget,

Never knowing

About my tears.

But of all men

I won't leave you

Next to you

I will be yours.

I will become a Christ,

I will take away your pain,

All your fears,

I will pay all debts.

And looking down from the cross

I will pray for you.

Next to you,

I will be yours.

I will become your gaze,

When the sun leaves,

The moon will disappear

And the night will fall.

Fire in my heart

Will light your way.

I'll be here,

You are my essence!

I will be the one,

Who will lead you,

Through the flames of fire,

Through stones, seas.

I am like your bridge

Until the last day,

Your personal Saint,

Always with you.

I will be the one

Whom you can forget,

Never knowing

About my tears.

But of all men

I will not leave you,

Next to you,

I will be yours.

Added on 2022-08-30

Last revised on 2023-02-21

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Translations of "A Song for V."

Russian E,P,SOlegsandra

Russian Saddy

Azhelika

Arabic MJ-Q8

Bulgarian neli_grand

Hungarian mspityu

Greek Tristana

Spanish Valeriu Raut

Italian Valeriu Raut

Portuguese Carlos Alberto 1

Portuguese Carlos Alberto 1

Romanianliana2010

FrenchFloppylou

CroatianM de Vega

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Matt Kennon - Follow Me lyrics say goodbye

Lyrics

You don't know how you met me, you don't know why.
You can't turn around and say goodbye.
All you know, when I'm with you, I set you free
And swim through your veins like a fish in the sea.
I'm singing...
Follow me, it's all right.
I will be the one to shelter you at night.
And if you want to leave, I guarantee.
You won't find anyone but me.
I don't care about the ring you wear
'cause nobody else knows then nobody cares
That you feel guilty and I know
But you're not ashamed and baby I'm not afraid.
I'm singing...
Follow me, it's all right.
I will be the one to shelter you at night.
And if you want to leave, I guarantee.
You won't find anyone but me
Won't give you money, I can't give you heaven
You're better off if you don't ask why.
I am not the reason you go astray and
We'll be fine if you don't ask me to stay (
Follow me, it's all right).
I will be the one to shelter you at night.
And if you want to leave, I guarantee.

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