Follow Me
Amanda Lear
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I'm getting out I'm moving on And from now on Address unknown I should I be difficult to find So follow me Just follow me. I'll sell you dreams and new desires I'm trading hope I'm opened I am the night I am your fate So follow me Just follow me. Faust was right Have no regret Gimme your soul I'll give you life And all the things you want to get So follow me Just follow me. I'll give you wings I'll sell you fame Merry-go-round Maybe to hell I am the key to your problem So follow me Just follow me. Unbelievable maybe You'll have a new identity For a second of vanity I want to change your destiny Unbelievable maybe Follow me Follow me I'll give you anything you want Your wish is my command If you agree to follow me.
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Written by: Amanda Lear, Anton Monn
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Release details"Follow Me" is a song by French singer Amanda Lear, released in 1978 by Ariola Records.
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Album inclusionThis song is a part of Lear's second album, "Sweet Revenge," which is considered one of her signature songs.
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Song popularity"Follow Me" topped the European Disco Top 10 chart and even reached number 8 in the German Pop charts. The song also remained in the German Top 10 for 14 consecutive weeks.
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Gold certificationIn France, the song was awarded a gold certification for sales in excess of 400,000 units in 1978.
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Variation from the original albumThe 12 inches vinyl release of "Follow Me" featured an extended version, and the 7 inches vinyl presented an edited version of the song and also included "Mother, Look What They've Done to Me."
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Theme of the songThe lyrics of "Follow Me" revolve around the concept of Hell. The song invites the listener to follow the singer into the (disco) Underworld.
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Musical featuresThe song is notable for its compelling rhythm and the powerful vocals of Amanda Lear, together with the dramatic monologue in the middle, and the lush production by Anthony Monn.
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Re-release"Follow Me" was re-released on several occasions and in several versions, like the 1987 re-release, which hit number 3 in the Swiss Hit Parade.
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International appealThe song has been translated and sung in many languages, attesting to its international resonance. For example, there's a Spanish version, titled "Sigueme".
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As part of live performances"Follow Me" became a staple of Amanda Lear's live performances, part of her regular concert repertoire. There's even a live version included in the 1979 album "Amanda Lear en Concert."
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Influence on other artistsThe chorus melody line was borrowed by Italian electro-disco band Gazebo for their 1983 hit "I Like Chopin."
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Special live performanceAmanda performed the song along with a medley of her other hits at the 2012 Europride in London.
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