Before leaving for the cruise I downloaded all the music to my phone I thought to listen to while away. Something went wrong. I didn’t notice until I was on the plane. Only one song was listed on my phone. Literally, one song. This one. Luckily, it’s a favorite with deep meaning because I listened 100 times.

Brent Smith explained the meaning of the song. He said it was meant for your love, your family, or your friends. The battles you face together are nothing compared to your feelings for one other. You’ll always be there for them as they will for you.

Lyric

If I could find assurance to leave you behind
I know my better half would fade
And all my doubt is a staircase for you
Opened out of this maze

The first step is the one you believe in
The second one might be profound.

I’ll follow you down through the eye of the storm
Don’t worry I’ll keep you warm.
I’ll follow you down while we’re passing through space
I don’t care if we fall from grace
I’ll follow you down

You can have the money and the world
The angels and the pearls
Even trademark the color blue
Just like the tower we never built
In the shadow of all the guilt
When the other hand was pointed at you

Yeah the first step is the one you believe in
And the second one might be profound.

I’ll follow you down, through the eye of the storm
Don’t worry I’ll keep you warm.
I’ll follow you down, while we’re passing through space
I don’t care if we fall from grace
I’ll follow you down…

…to where forever lies
Without a doubt I’m on your side
There’s nowhere else that I would rather be
I’m not about to compromise,
Give you up to say goodbye
I’ll guide you through the deep
I’ll keep you close to me!

I’ll follow you down through the eye of the storm
Don’t worry I’ll keep you warm.
I’ll follow you down while we’re passing through space
I don’t care if we fall from grace
I’ll follow you…

If I could find assurance to leave you behind
I know my better half would fade
I’ll follow you down.